Smoke coming out of oil cap and dipstick

1985 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
91,000 MILES • 5.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHEDGES
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i was driving my truck and it started slowing down and when i pushed on the gas it would not accelerate. I pulled over and was i was pulling over my truck just shut off. i tried to start it but would only crank for about a second. i got out, popped the hood, and there was a large amount of smoke coming from the oil cap and dipstick. i checked the oil level and it was very low. does the mean my engine is locked up?
Oct 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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STEVE W.
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Does not mean it is locked up, but if the oil was extremely low you may have done serious damage to it.
Oct 24, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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BHEDGES
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i checked and it is locked up. it did not throw rods or anything though, i took the spark plugs out and sprayed WD40 and penetrating oil in the holes. i also put new oil in it and marvels mystery oil, but it still will not turn over. Any other suggestions?
Oct 26, 2017 at 9:15 AM
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STRAILER
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You just about got it, let it sit is all you can do and then try it. You can use a large breaker bar at the front of the balancer to help rock the crankshaft back and forth.

Let us know,

Cheers, Ken

Oct 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM
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