As the gaskets heat up for the first time, they will smoke.
This is normal.

Thank GOD you didn't rebuild the entire engine.
When you see how much smoke it makes, you'd think it was on FIRE !

Pete... 2004 Mercury Marauder 300A Black Clearcoat/Dark Charcoal LEATHER DOB 10/31/2003 DOP 1/2/2004 www.mercurymarauder.net