Budget smoke reduction

[James <nyb@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I was wondering if there is a way to reduce smoking without springing
for a new set of rings.  My 76 440 (now known as Smokey the gasoline
bandit) seems to be puffing smoke continuously, a development of the
last couple weeks.  Not a lot, but enough that you can see it.  I don't
have the money to rebuild the engine right now, but being the smoky car
at an intersection can be a little embarrassing.  Will using a heavier
weight oil help?  Right now it has 10W30 in it.  Oddly enough the car
seems to be performing better than ever and getting better gas mileage
too.  Any suggestions are appreciated.

James