Help!! Oil shooting out of the dipstick!
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All great input. If you are going to run it and assuming you are not already running this oil, I would change out oil to rotella 15-40. This is a desiel oil but good for marine engines in my .02, particularly at breakin. If by chance you are running something like a 5w 30 synthetic now, you should get a better result with the rotella. I would try 4 qts total as a test.
Couple other thoughts; breather removed, how much air is coming out?
Do you smell burning oil? Windage problems will result in burnt oil smell due to splashing on the piston skirts.
And yes, I have had to wire my dipsticks in on new engines before so don't be shy about doing that. Just make sure you are getting ventilation out the breather.
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Couple other thoughts; breather removed, how much air is coming out?
Do you smell burning oil? Windage problems will result in burnt oil smell due to splashing on the piston skirts.
And yes, I have had to wire my dipsticks in on new engines before so don't be shy about doing that. Just make sure you are getting ventilation out the breather.
BT
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Originally Posted by jeffswav
I had the same problem with my boat after rebuild. I bought new EMI valve covers with tall breaters on both sides. Problem solved.
At least with mine. Good luck !!!
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Hahaha!!! You guys are giving me hope!! Maybe... just maybe... I wont have to pull this SOB back out and start all over. I am going to do a leak down test this weekend!!
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Originally Posted by Longrange4u
Hahaha!!! You guys are giving me hope!! Maybe... just maybe... I wont have to pull this SOB back out and start all over. I am going to do a leak down test this weekend!! ![Evil](/forums/images/smilies/evilB.gif)
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I hope that is your problem and that you don't have internal issues. Always look to the simple things first.
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HAHAHA IT WORKED!!!! Did a leak down and no significant leak on any pistons... I installed a PCV check valve and the engine completely changed its behavior! Too 1/2 quart of oil out and took her to the lake... WOW that boat runs!! Thanks everyone for the help and support!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 99fever27
Good to hear Longrange..we need running pics/vid now! ![Evil](/forums/images/smilies/evilB.gif)
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OUTSTANDING! There is nothing worse than putting so much work, time and money into something only to find out that you have to start over. I am glad that it worked out for you.
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Originally Posted by Longrange4u
HAHAHA IT WORKED!!!! Did a leak down and no significant leak on any pistons... I installed a PCV check valve and the engine completely changed its behavior! Too 1/2 quart of oil out and took her to the lake... WOW that boat runs!! Thanks everyone for the help and support!!!!!!
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Again... you guys are awesome!!! Thank you so much for all the help... at some level OSO has helped me with every step of my boat!
My hydro steering...
My New engine...
My trim tabs..
Outdrive removal and install...
Everything... you guys are all great!!!
Now I just have clean up to do... my Tach isnt reading right... I can hit the rev limiter (set to 5k right now) but the tac only reads 3100 RPM. Temp gauge is not reading above 100 except rarely... Have a bit of a leak on the hydro steering fittings... and I need to figure out how to use my tabs.
Well with a ~500HP engine... and a Mirage 25p prop... it feels like it still has more in her if I play with the pitch some. Do you guys use your tabs at speed?
My hydro steering...
My New engine...
My trim tabs..
Outdrive removal and install...
Everything... you guys are all great!!!
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Now I just have clean up to do... my Tach isnt reading right... I can hit the rev limiter (set to 5k right now) but the tac only reads 3100 RPM. Temp gauge is not reading above 100 except rarely... Have a bit of a leak on the hydro steering fittings... and I need to figure out how to use my tabs.
Well with a ~500HP engine... and a Mirage 25p prop... it feels like it still has more in her if I play with the pitch some. Do you guys use your tabs at speed?