Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi, I wonder if anyone has any ideas as to what might be causing this problem with my 1964 Morris Minor saloon,1098cc.Fitted a wide bore exhaust system and also fitted an HIF 38 carburettor,(refurbished and tested, working O.K. on another A series engine). Fitted new (lead free) cylinder head, but mistakenly fitted head gasket for an 1275 engine. Water leaked into cylinders, and needless to say, engine would not start. Removed water, and fitted correct gasket, refitted cylinder head, at recommended torque settings.
Engine now fires, but after 2 or three minutes, white smoke/steam appears from exhaust.
The oil in the sump looks O.K., i.e. not creamy, so assuming the gasket has not blown.
Where else could white smoke/steam be coming from? The carburettor has not been adjusted.
Could the carb. be the problem,(e.g. water in petrol) or could water be coming from somewhere else ?
Would appreciate any suggestions.
Domhnull Montgomery

Water is a by-product of combustion,take it for a nice long run then see what its like .also as the steam comes out it hits the cooler air and condenses ,just think how much steam a cup or kettle of water turns into ,volumes ,if the car runs ok ,not using water or contaminating the oil ,don't worry

I LIKE to see 'steam' from the exhaust pipe....... As above - take it out for a good run......

If you had water in your cylinders then some is trapped in your exhaust and as soon as it heats up it is turning the water to steam so, as Roy says, a good long run should sort it.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Turns out what was needed was indeed a long run-no more steam now. I should look for the obvious !