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    Jim Clark starting the engine after hibernation

    I filmed ignition of the engine of Jim Clark Lotus 18 after a long hibernation .. white smoke came out and had to suspend practice
    why this smoke ¿? lubrication problems
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnA_MmDL_eE"]Lotus Jim Clark fail - Engine problems + Pure sound on track - YouTube[/ame]
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    Chassis #372, is it running on three cylinders only?
    Last edited by henk4; 05-06-2015 at 02:54 AM.
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    then the engine does not start by the failure of a cylinder? ..
    I read somewhere that white smoke is when antifreeze burns ..
    but I guess these old cars must be cooled by air ..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thegallerycars View Post
    then the engine does not start by the failure of a cylinder? ..
    I read somewhere that white smoke is when antifreeze burns ..
    but I guess these old cars must be cooled by air ..
    well, they were water cooled (aparth from Porsches) and I guess they never raced during winter so antifreeze in the coolant is highly unlikely.
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