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jeffrt
11-20-2009, 07:08 AM
Hi guys,
I'm getting pretty heavy smoke when I get up to around 5000 rpm.
No smoke on startup or normal driving. Only when I'm on it hard.
Been reading about oil catch cans to stop the oil from coming in through the PCV system.
Anyone tried these? Do they work?
Thanks.
vkirkend
11-20-2009, 07:10 AM
I just got one for my Ram truck. Too early to give you and answer on the performance of the unit.
martyo
11-20-2009, 07:55 AM
I use on on my heavily boosted application and it works very well.
fastblackmerc
11-20-2009, 08:49 AM
Hi guys,
I'm getting pretty heavy smoke when I get up to around 5000 rpm.
No smoke on startup or normal driving. Only when I'm on it hard.
Been reading about oil catch cans to stop the oil from coming in through the PCV system.
Anyone tried these? Do they work?
Thanks.

The search function is your friend. Lots of info on the subject.
jeffrt
11-20-2009, 09:58 AM
I tried that first.
Maybe I'm missing something, but when I search for oil catch can, I get nothing.
Are there some instructions on how to use the search tool more effectively?
Stranger in the Black Sedan
11-20-2009, 10:07 AM
Are you boosted? If not then I would be worried about why you are getting so much crank case pressure, rather than how to bandaid it.
fastblackmerc
11-20-2009, 10:18 AM
I tried that first.
Maybe I'm missing something, but when I search for oil catch can, I get nothing.
Are there some instructions on how to use the search tool more effectively?

Just tried it and got 992 hits.
jeffrt
11-20-2009, 11:20 AM
Are you boosted? If not then I would be worried about why you are getting so much crank case pressure, rather than how to bandaid it.

No mods at all. All stock.
You think it could be something else?
I took the hose off from my pcv to the intake, and it's pretty full of oil.
jeffrt
11-20-2009, 11:24 AM
Just tried it and got 992 hits.

That's weird, just tried again, and got the same result.
Stranger in the Black Sedan
11-20-2009, 11:34 AM
A PCV without some sort of vapor separator is always going to use SOME oil but if you are noticing oil consumption and smoking like you describe, on an unmodified engine (I'm sure Ford did enough homework to ensure this wasn't supposed to be the case), you could be looking at excess crankcase pressure due to blowby. It is common with engines with really worn out rings, to get a lot of blow by through the PCV.
jeffrt
11-20-2009, 11:43 AM
A PCV without some sort of vapor separator is always going to use SOME oil but if you are noticing oil consumption and smoking like you describe, on an unmodified engine (I'm sure Ford did enough homework to ensure this wasn't supposed to be the case), you could be looking at excess crankcase pressure due to blowby. It is common with engines with really worn out rings, to get a lot of blow by through the PCV.

I hope it's not that. I guess I'll try a compression test, and see what I find. Thanks.
FordNut
11-20-2009, 06:46 PM
I tried that first.
Maybe I'm missing something, but when I search for oil catch can, I get nothing.
Are there some instructions on how to use the search tool more effectively?

No, the search function stinks. That's why there are so many threads asking the same question over and over. Not your fault.
Phrog_gunner
11-20-2009, 06:58 PM
Just tried it and got 992 hits.

I just searched "butt" and got 988 hits, so there must be that many meaningful threads on the subject, right?
Mr. Man
11-20-2009, 07:59 PM
I just searched "butt" and got 988 hits, so there must be that many meaningful threads on the subject, right?

Yeah and they were all started by you:lol:
Phrog_gunner
11-20-2009, 08:09 PM
Yeah and they were all started by you:lol:

You are right, sir. EVERY word that comes out of my mouth, and some that don't, are meaningful. :P
Mr. Man
11-20-2009, 08:23 PM
You are right, sir. EVERY word that comes out of my mouth, and some that don't, are meaningful. :P

Umm, yeah, OK, meaningful, uh huh:shake:
Phrog_gunner
11-20-2009, 08:26 PM
Umm, yeah, OK, meaningful, uh huh:shake:

you are the one who said it......
jeffrt
11-23-2009, 05:18 PM
Well, I solved my smoke problem.
It was the PCV valve! I replaced it with a new one, and no more smoke.
I guess I can hold off on the catch can.
Funny though, the old part didn't seem too bad, but I guess it wasn't sealing well enough.
martyo
11-23-2009, 07:21 PM
Well, I solved my smoke problem.
It was the PCV valve! I replaced it with a new one, and no more smoke.
I guess I can hold off on the catch can.
Funny though, the old part didn't seem too bad, but I guess it wasn't sealing well enough.

Glad your problem is solved, but you are derailing the blatant derailment of your thread.

Imagine that.
guspech750
11-23-2009, 08:03 PM
The search function is your friend. Lots of info on the subject.
As for the search function. What is wrong with human interaction (internet web style) instead of "The Search Function"? As for the main question. I am sorry but I can not help.