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[offset]

just got a 2000 offset runs ok but, white-light blue smoke coming out breather on valve cover.correct me if im wrong this means blow by. needs new rings????
 

[old]

ALL engines have some blow by just the newer car/trucks have PVC valves to hide it form the common man. Do not judge it till you have run it to see if it takes a qt of oil every 2 hours or if it takes months to use a qt of oil.
By the way fill in the blanks as to how long it sat with out running etc. Could be as simple as doing an ATF treatment to unstick the rings
 

[souNdguy]

ditto what old said.

also check water and oil to ensure no mixing.

if it sat long i'd dose gas and oil with atf and run her.. then change oil.
 

[offset]

thanks for advise i went ahead and pulled the head i will have it serviced and the cylinders look great so, im going to try a new set of rings and rod bearings.these tractor are pretty easy to work on and the parts are pretty cheap.if rings will do it i will only spend about $200 and a few hours.im restoring this one it should make a pretty tractor.i just sold my 541 and miss it already.i have not seen a decal set for the 2000 offset yet any idea where i can get one.
 

[offset]

thanks for advise i went ahead and pulled the head i will have it serviced and the cylinders look great so, im going to try a new set of rings and rod bearings.these tractor are pretty easy to work on and the parts are pretty cheap.if rings will do it i will only spend about $200 and a few hours.im restoring this one it should make a pretty tractor.i just sold my 541 and miss it already.i have not seen a decal set for the 2000 offset yet any idea where i can get one.