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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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I thought white smoke meant there was a new pope?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gatorlaw
I thought white smoke meant there was a new pope?
The white smoke displayed when a new pope is selected comes from burning a mixture of potassium chlorate, lactose and a pine resin, also known as Greek pitch. I haven't run any of that stuff thru my Ultra in quite some time, unless ........ unless that's what SeaFoam is made of. Hope I didn't inadvertently select a new Pope!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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I thought white smoke meant there was a new pope?
It does and black smoke means they haven't decided on one yet. Most people think black smoke is a sign of flooding.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by gatorlaw
I thought white smoke meant there was a new pope?
Thats damn funny, thanks for the laugh. First time I ever heard oil burning as white smoke. Blue is oil, white is unburned fuel, and black is over or excessive fuel.
 
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