Kurt, recheck the torque on the exhausrt manifold and the bolts holding the
pipe to the manifold. You have an air leak at the manifold area.
If a retorque doesn't help, do yourself a favor and use the older Series
IIa manifold to head gasket - the stupid little aluminum ring things are
trash and rarely seal right.
As far as the puff of smoke goes - they all do it. My Series II (1958
vintage) had 18.5K on it, now has 23K and does it when restarted warm every
time. Don't worry about it - it's just a bit of oil getting past the valve
guides most likely.
Al Richer
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