Consider the points given in your other responses.  If you determine the
smoke is from injectors/fuel supply problems, I've heard people
advocating the use of a product called "Diesel Purge" by Lubromolly.  I
use an amsoil diesel fuel conditioner regularly.

Brad

Jere Hawn wrote:

>Hi All,
>
>Just a quick Diesel question.  I just purchased a 1969 Mercedes (imported
>version) (sp) diesel but the PO says that it smokes a lot!  Where Do I
>start?  I have only worked on things with spark plugs so I'm  a little
>ignorant on these things.
>
>TIA
>Jere
>90 GL
>88 GL
>69 Mercedes (?)
>