2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1989 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Smoke, White smoke.
Mileage: 290,000 miles.

Asked on January 4, 2013

Ford F-150 Gas Problem

I have a 1989 ford f150 300 straight 6 ,i got gas one day and drove home everything was fine i parked it and the next day it would turn over but wouldent start.I could turn the key and actavate the fuel pump 4 to 5 times and it would start and run for about 5 seconds.i changed the fuel filter and checked the plugs 3 out of the 6 were coverd with oil and smelled of gas i cleaned them and it started and had more power than before but would blow out white smoke. i let it idle and it went dead now it will crank but wont start again.what could the problem be?
Avatar Asked by (pending member)

Answer

Replied on January 4, 2013

white smoke is coolant burning from a blown head gasket from overheating

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,854 answers provided