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Chart 13

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NOTE: Black smoke indicates a rich fuel mixture, blue smoke indicates burning oil, and white smoke indicates water in the combustion chamber.
SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Base Engine REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Black Smoke: 
Fuel Delivery System
GO to Pinpoint Test HC .
Black Smoke: 
Ignition System
GO to Pinpoint Test JB .
Blue Smoke: 
PCV System
GO to Pinpoint Test HG .