Suggestion - have the cylinder compression checked
to determine if the piston rings are shot. Most likely
your valve guide seals need to be replaced- (not as
expensive as a ring job). Go to lincolnsonline. Com
and click on to the Tech section & get some good ideas.
Believe it or not this is not high mileage for this motor
- the 4.6 liter V8 is very hearty and can hold double what you have - be patient and check out the web site.
Worse case scenario try using 15W 40 motor oil & I bet
it doesn't smoke as bad --- good luck
Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 8:22 PM