Hey Guys,
I bought a 66 Cuda that had been sitting since 1991. I installed a new fuel pump, Edelbrock carb, distributor, spark plugs, and gas tank.
She started up just great and idled with 40 lbs of oil pressure, but the engine smoke was insane! Smoke billowed out of the tailpipe, and lots of smoke poured out of the open element valve cover breather.
Would you suspect worn piston rings or worn out heads? Would it be worth having the heads rebuilt and giving it another try with the same unrebuilt short block?
Thanks,
Kevin