1979 Other Ford Models other driver complain of smell

1979 FORD
49,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SNORVET
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What I have is a ford chasey it is a coachman rv with a 460 engine. I just bought it when my wife was following me she stated that there was strong fumes behind me. I have not been able to smell it inside the truck just on the outside. she also stated that you could see like a glaze out of my exahust pipe. while i was idle at the light.
Aug 3, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Best to start with a full tune as it may be running over rich, if the exhaust is blowing a bluish smoke this will be oil burning, white coolant, black excess fuel.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 3, 2009 at 10:27 PM
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FOAMYFERN
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Have you checked the air filters too? Maybe that's causing the smell.
Apr 14, 2010 at 2:52 PM