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cabin fever 04-20-2010 09:17 PM

water in oil
 
Used the new to me boat for a total of 2 1/2 hrs.

Changed oil before i used it for the first time, and noticed a little moisture. Chalked it up to condensation, since it was cold when I heard it run. bought the boat, and brought it home.

Ran on the water for 45 min. Thought the oil psi was to high, so I changed oil again and noticed about the same amount of moisture.

Sunday was out for a few hours, probably ran the boat a total of 90 mins. Got home, and it was obvious something was wrong.

Got to checking, and noticed all the intake bolts were loose. Bit the bullet, and pulled the intake, and replaced gaskets.

Ran 2 more oil cycles through it, and both look just as bad.

Not sure where to go next. Leakdown test? Can you pressure test the oil Cooler?

FIXX 04-20-2010 09:42 PM

Fixx
 

Originally Posted by cabin fever (Post 3092307)
Used the new to me boat for a total of 2 1/2 hrs.

Changed oil before i used it for the first time, and noticed a little moisture. Chalked it up to condensation, since it was cold when I heard it run. bought the boat, and brought it home.

Ran on the water for 45 min. Thought the oil psi was to high, so I changed oil again and noticed about the same amount of moisture.

Sunday was out for a few hours, probably ran the boat a total of 90 mins. Got home, and it was obvious something was wrong.

Got to checking, and noticed all the intake bolts were loose. Bit the bullet, and pulled the intake, and replaced gaskets.

Ran 2 more oil cycles through it, and both look just as bad.

Not sure where to go next. Leakdown test? Can you pressure test the oil Cooler?

is it registering higher on the dip stick?

yes you can pressure test the cooler,,,need to remove it from the boat,plug one hole and install a 3/8 x 1/2 barb fitting in the other end and attach a air hose to it. then regulate the air pressure down to 50 psi and stick it in a bucket of water and look for air bubbles..

also did you pull the valve covers to see if the top of them are slimed,,couls be mixing with the oil after it gets hot..

cabin fever 04-20-2010 09:59 PM

Sunday it registered about 1qt higher on the dipstick after running about 90 mins or so.

tonight while on the hose, it didn't seem to change at all.

I have not pulled a valve cover yet. Center of the motor was caked with milky oil. I pulled all the spark plugs, and they all look about the same to me. Motor runs like a top.

FIXX 04-20-2010 11:24 PM

Fixx
 

Originally Posted by cabin fever (Post 3092344)
Sunday it registered about 1qt higher on the dipstick after running about 90 mins or so.

tonight while on the hose, it didn't seem to change at all.

I have not pulled a valve cover yet. Center of the motor was caked with milky oil. I pulled all the spark plugs, and they all look about the same to me. Motor runs like a top.

warm the motor,after the engine is warm remove the hoses going to the thermostat housing and connect a hose looping one into the other,remove the hose at the transom that feeds the sea pump or the one at the sea pump a and shove a garden hose in the end of it..clamp it tight and turn the hose on and listen for water entering the engine through the valve cover oil fill also watch the dipstick's oil level..if you hear water trickling into the engine or you see the oil level going up you have internal problems..

cabin fever 04-21-2010 08:40 AM

Thanks. that is a good idea. will add that to the list of things to do.

blue thunder 04-21-2010 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by mrfixxall (Post 3092382)
warm the motor,after the engine is warm remove the hoses going to the thermostat housing and connect a hose looping one into the other,remove the hose at the transom that feeds the sea pump or the one at the sea pump a and shove a garden hose in the end of it..clamp it tight and turn the hose on and listen for water entering the engine through the valve cover oil fill also watch the dipstick's oil level..if you hear water trickling into the engine or you see the oil level going up you have internal problems..

Isn't normal city water pressure about 80psi :eek::eek: If you do this make sure you don't turn the garden hose on full flow. Just enough to get flow out the exhaust.

1BIGJIM 04-21-2010 12:23 PM

First thing I would be checking is the exhaust risers, then intake, then head gasket. A quart is quit abit.

If you have a crack in a block, it would fill the crankcase up in a matter of minutes.

cabin fever 04-21-2010 02:10 PM

no exhaust manifolds. Lightning headers.

Leak down test will be coming soon.

FIXX 04-21-2010 02:39 PM

Fixx
 

Originally Posted by blue thunder (Post 3092674)
Isn't normal city water pressure about 80psi :eek::eek: If you do this make sure you don't turn the garden hose on full flow. Just enough to get flow out the exhaust.

Mine is 45 psi but at the end of a 100 ft 3/4 '' hose its about 20-25.. it you have a internal leak,this way you will be sure to find it quick :)

yes just crack the spicket a little..

1BIGJIM 04-21-2010 08:03 PM


Originally Posted by cabin fever (Post 3092806)
no exhaust manifolds. Lightning headers.

Are they dry or do you have water running to them?


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