my massimo 400 buck started blowing white smoke out of the muffler

[Jon Simmons]

My Massimo 400 buck started blowing white smoke out of the muffler. Anyone tell me what is creating that. I immediately parked it and afraid to crank it until I know what to fix. Please help if you know. Thanks 

[T-boss 410]

White smoke is usually coolant leaking into the cylinder. Sounds like a blown head gasket to me.

[kenfain]

T-boss 410 is correct, and a bad head gasket is probably the cause. White smoke is definitely coolant.

I'd try to verify, by using a leak down test first. It's a common, yet simple test. If you're unfamiliar, Tube can explain it.

The tool should be available from o'Reilly auto parts, loan a tool program, but call to verify availability. You buy the tool for extremely cheap, then return it when you're done, for a full refund. 

The test is cheap, and easy. Unfortunately the fix is neither. But it's certainly a doable project. 

[Joe Breaux]

its the head gasket ..or a cracked head... been there ..mine had both ..there are videos o repair if you feel up to DIY  . parts available online. if not, find a mechanic willing to work on these. typically about $400-$500 for gasket 

[T-boss 410]

Hey Joe! Been wondering where you have been. Haven't seen you post in a while. Hope everything is good with you.

[Joe Breaux]

yeah, everythings fine here.. been doing a lot of fishing.. Hadnt seen much traffic on here lately. Mine is still operating normally  so knock on wood. You doing ok? Hows your runing? 

[T-boss 410]

Mine's doing good, no problems as of yet. You must have finally worked all the bugs out of yours.

How's the fishing?

[Joe Breaux]

fishing is great.. Reds and Speckled Trout are really going strong right now.  Weathers been nice too so  Gulf is pretty calm . You can get out to the rigs easily and quickly .