Small rocks in oil filler tube???
03-31-2011, 06:49 AM
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Not sure if its the same with marine engines, but I know with car engines there is a screen over the sump pump. And I figured if there are more rocks in there, they would sway with the oil. The boat ran great the 2 times I took it out, and oil pressure was good the entire time.
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03-31-2011, 07:09 AM
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I also had a 250 Enduro. Great bike, but primitive by todays standard. I now have a KX500 and it is a monster compared to the old Yamaha. I also had a 250MX if you remember those. I guess we are both old. lol
03-31-2011, 10:19 AM
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Are you sure they are "rocks"? Could they be little pieces of metal, carbon, etc that actually were in the engine and blown up in the filler neck. I have seen old worn out engines steaming and venting out the oil fill neck. Have you cleaned one off to make sure it is a rock?
03-31-2011, 10:57 AM
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I'd think any rocks that made it into the oil pan via the dipstick tube, will just lay there and not cause any harm. But I would for sure pull the valve covers to make sure none were dropped in thru the vents caps. Any rocks up there can be a problem.
Why did you fill oil thru the dipstick tube instead of the fill cap?
Why did you fill oil thru the dipstick tube instead of the fill cap?
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03-31-2011, 07:05 PM
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I'd think any rocks that made it into the oil pan via the dipstick tube, will just lay there and not cause any harm. But I would for sure pull the valve covers to make sure none were dropped in thru the vents caps. Any rocks up there can be a problem.
Why did you fill oil thru the dipstick tube instead of the fill cap?
Why did you fill oil thru the dipstick tube instead of the fill cap?
03-31-2011, 07:07 PM
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It took me the longest time to try and figure out what the hell u were talking about. I actually thought u replied to the wrong thread. Well if u see me looking for a 525 for a good price, then u obviously know what happened 
03-31-2011, 07:14 PM
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Good luck with your engine, I have blew mine up many times. The rocks would most likely not make it through the screen on the pickup tube. I would pull the engine, drop the pan, look at the oil cooler and go through the entire oil system. Let us know what you find out.
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I was thinking that you could have taken a sample of the oil and had it analyzed- let the lab know what you found and they might be able to give you some insight as to what they see on a oil analysis. For about $25 it might give you piece of mind.
