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Grey streaks in the oil!!
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TR6oldtimer
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The gray steaks would indicate to me that water is somehow getting into the the oil. A leak in the water jacket would imply a cracked block or head.
My first step would be to remove the head, examine the gasket for leaks. I none found, examine the block and head for cracks. If still not found, have a beer, and the next day put it all back together with new gaskets see what happens.
My first step would be to remove the head, examine the gasket for leaks. I none found, examine the block and head for cracks. If still not found, have a beer, and the next day put it all back together with new gaskets see what happens.
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That was my thought at well. I checked again today and there was no sign of gray streaks. I did notice that the felt seal was a damp -- there was some pretty heavy rain here so it's possible that water got into the dipstick tube. I'm going to change the oil and keep an eye on it. There's always some sort of fun, no?
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Could also have been condensation that didn't all burn away. If the engine doesn't get warmed up fully, any H20 by-products can collect.
Hopefully, it was that and/or the rain you've had.
Mickey
Hopefully, it was that and/or the rain you've had.
Mickey
Have seen this in ultra high humidity situations. If I remember correctly, when I used to live in Md., there was a "little" high humidity from time to time.
How much streaking did you see? trace amount could be from consdensate per Mickey or splash as per your comment about the felt. Stay out of the puddles. I hope it's not the cracked H2O jacket answer
Now all we have to solve is the grey streaks in hair.
How much streaking did you see? trace amount could be from consdensate per Mickey or splash as per your comment about the felt. Stay out of the puddles. I hope it's not the cracked H2O jacket answer
Now all we have to solve is the grey streaks in hair.
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When you change your oil - collect it in a clean pan and then save it in a big Zip lock bag.
Let it stand without shaking it for about a week.
If there is significant water in the oil it will separate out. You might be able to see if it is anti freeze or just condensation.
If you use some of the Cheaper oils you will be able to see it right away. I started to use Castrol GTX years ago and that oil just turns grey and stays grey when it has condensation in it.
I have a big problem with that very issue in my 1949 Ford 8N tractor. The problem is that I do not get the oil hot enough each time I use the tractor so the condensation just builds up and finally freezes the oil. I know it is time to change oil when the oil pressure gauge stays at 30 psi after then engine is shut off.
January in Wisconsin is very cold.
Let it stand without shaking it for about a week.
If there is significant water in the oil it will separate out. You might be able to see if it is anti freeze or just condensation.
If you use some of the Cheaper oils you will be able to see it right away. I started to use Castrol GTX years ago and that oil just turns grey and stays grey when it has condensation in it.
I have a big problem with that very issue in my 1949 Ford 8N tractor. The problem is that I do not get the oil hot enough each time I use the tractor so the condensation just builds up and finally freezes the oil. I know it is time to change oil when the oil pressure gauge stays at 30 psi after then engine is shut off.
January in Wisconsin is very cold.