Strong smell at start up? 1981sc 3.0

[Poohsan]

When I start-up there is a strong exhaust smell. The smell continues until the engine warms up completely. To me it smells as if the car is running rich. A little more information, I just passed smog with flying colors, and I don”Ēt seem to be burning oil, (other than what is leaking under the engine).

I”Ēm wondering if this is typical for a 1981sc?

[oregonmon]

I have the same problem on my 79 SC. PO had it sitting for about 6-8 months. My mechanic to me to run it and put some Techron fuel system cleaner through. I also have rough low rpm and deceleration. Was wondering if a tune up would fix this or maybe a fuel filter change.

[petrolblue83911]

Defintily common or even normal, these cars are not going to warm up clean like new cars, they all run rich for the first 5-10 minutes at least, and then level out. Once the car is warm even if you walk around it when idling you'll smell the exhaust, unlike any new cars these days.

[Poohsan]

Even though this is normal, are there any fixes I can do to minimize the exhaust smell?