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Tahoe540 07-02-2018 08:51 PM

Have a bowtie block so it should have all blind holes.

Paxtonspeed 07-03-2018 07:22 AM

What gaskets are you using? I have had trouble with the FelPro High Performance gaskets in the past. Especially the intake gaskets. They are made of paper / cardboard. I like using a stock type intake gasket that has metal in it.

SecondWind 07-03-2018 07:29 AM

I’m voting it’s just condensation. It happens to our boat when ever we put it on Lake Michigan in May and June. Water is cold as ****. Any other lake or further into the season I never see it.

endeavor1 07-03-2018 08:21 AM

I’ve seen it that bad from condensation after a short jaunt in frigid water and oil temps never came up. That was with an oil thermostat as well. I pressure tested the cooling system to verify it was not leaking internally as I found it odd that both motors looked the same as yours do. Cleaned out engines and put T stats back in, went for long cruise to get block temps back up and never another issue.

Pressure check the cooling system (pita but can be done). Run the T stat and properly vent the crank case would be my suggestion.

mike tkach 07-03-2018 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by Tahoe540 (Post 4635510)
Have a bowtie block so it should have all blind holes.

not always,some of them have holed drilled into the water jackets.

mike tkach 07-03-2018 08:59 AM

imo,that is not condenstion,that is water in the oil.

MILD THUNDER 07-03-2018 01:15 PM

I agree with Mike Tkach ^^

payuppsucker 07-03-2018 01:21 PM

But it looks awfully clear in the bucket and on his hand...............

Ryan00TJ 07-03-2018 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by mike tkach (Post 4635585)
imo,that is not condenstion,that is water in the oil.

I agree. My oil looked similar when previous engine block cracked in lifter valley.

Tahoe540 07-03-2018 03:42 PM

Here is the milkshake and the one I just drained. The milkshake had about 5-10 more minutes of runtime https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...129858e344.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b25df0c329.jpg


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