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Dec 30, 2003 | 05:03 PM

Texan1983

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yet another problem...

ok now i just checked the oil level in my 400 that has just been rebuilt, and found what looks kinda like rusty water dropplets on the dip stick. i thought maybe this was just a little condinsation in th tube i proceeded to top off the oil. when i pulled the breather out to fill it i noticed alot more of this "watery stuff along with a little foamy residue. what is this? i smelled alittle gassy to me too. could running rich cause this? the engine seems to be running good. any ideas? thanks.

Dec 30, 2003 | 06:04 PM

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From: Porterfield

If you make lots of short trips and the engine never gets up to Operating temp. , you'll get condensation like you talked about ...

Dec 30, 2003 | 06:44 PM

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What thermostat are you running?

Dec 30, 2003 | 10:14 PM

Texan1983

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stock thermostat i think. but that reminds me i notice that it sometimes it gets almost into the H on the gauge. should i try replacing the thermostat? coolant looks ok without and loss or milky color. i do make short trips but would the occasional long trip (15min.) or more clear that out? seems like alot of build up. thanks for the help guys.

Dec 31, 2003 | 07:08 AM

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!5 minutes is not long enuf to boil all of that stuff out.

Dec 31, 2003 | 09:23 AM

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Keep an eye on your coolant level! If you lose coolant there is a problem.

Dec 31, 2003 | 10:09 AM

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ok, but what could cause the temp rising? somedays it runs right at normal in the middle. others it jumps up to almost the H and then will settle.

so with this water in the crank case you think i should change the oil more often???? like now because i notice? thanks for the replys.

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Dec 31, 2003 | 02:55 PM

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From: Porterfield

Go Ahead a change the oil .. and watch when you first remove the plug to see how much water is there .. first thing coming out of the pan will be the water ... then the oil....if it sits over night and it has a chance to seperate...