Genuine NOS Lucas smoke system available!: Classic Cars forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

Jan. 28, 2012 3:37 p.m. Curmudgeon SuperDork

http://www3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registry/smoke.htm

Sample tech info:

Q: Is the smoke canister rechargeable or do you dispose of it after use? Is there a gauge to let you know when the canister needs replaced?

A: The canister is rechargeable with any commonly available smoke source, as long as it is composed of copper, PVC, and/or cotton. Whilst it is recommended that harness smoke content be measured with a voltmeter, it is considered acceptable practice to hold a Zippo lighter up to your lamps to see if they're burning, as recommended in the owner's manual. Thanks for your interest!
Jan. 29, 2012 10:32 a.m. Bainford New Reader

Excellent! A source for NOS smoke. The commonly available generic brands aren't nearly as reliable. In fact, once employed, I rarely see evidence of smoke in the system at all. Thanks for posting this tip.
Feb. 1, 2012 12:23 p.m. GregW New Reader

About time this was available so you didn't have to keep your car in a plastic bag so you could reuse the smoke as it was generated.
Feb. 1, 2012 6:58 p.m. OFracing Reader

Good to have access to OEM smoke again. The past few years I had to make do with Chinese knock-off smoke. It has no where near the density of the Brit stuff.

mike