Tom. 70 #1 Posted March 17, 2013 Hi all, I have a kohler 14hp K321AS on my C141 and it runs OK but it bellows out white smoke. It doesn't smoke too much at the start but after 30 seconds it smokes quite a bit. It's white smoke coming out of the exhaust. Why is this? Am I right in thinking it may be the piston rings? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #2 Posted March 17, 2013 Black Smoke = running rich. Blue Smoke = may need piston rings. White Smoke = tractor used to belong to Pope Francis !!! ( I sure hope y'all have a sense of humor. NO disrespect intended) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #3 Posted March 17, 2013 Lol @ Challenger. Tom, White smoke is indeed burning oil! The fact that it gets worse as the engine warms up does meann it is time for at least a "freshen -up". It could be worn rings or cylinder, it could also be coming from the valves. Either way your going to have to tear it down to fix it, and honestly there is not a good way to tell what all needs done to the engine until it is disassembled and inspected. I have fixed that problem by simply installing valve guides and re-seating the valves or by a quick de-glazing of the cylinders and fresh rings, but then some engines I thought were going to be a "quick freshen" ended up needing full machine work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom. 70 #4 Posted March 17, 2013 Hi, Hahaha thanks Challenger! Thanks Rooster, I will have a look at the engine tomorrow and start to take it apart carefully and have a close look.. I will hope that it just needs a freshen up because it seems a really good engine. I will keep you updated. Thanks, Tom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #5 Posted March 18, 2013 Tom, I do believe its rebuild time for your Wheel Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
