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sleslie · 02-20-2003, 05:43 AM

Has anyone seen condensation form in an engine.
someone said it was caused by run the engine for short pirods.
there is a little bit of residue under the oil cap but not much.
the truck has not been on the road for all most a year only in and out of the driveway. the engine is a 350 and the coolant has not changed.

thanks

Tim Smith · 02-20-2003, 06:15 AM

Let it idle at least until it is at normal temp between runs. If you can let it run at day it is better. Yes, condensation will kill a motor fast. It is also one of the biggest contributers to the formation of sludge. Make sure your PCV system is working. What happens is the water boils and then is vacuumed out by the PCV. So no problems.

Tim

sleslie · 02-25-2003, 07:08 AM

thanks Tim

Old Scout · 02-25-2003, 08:40 AM

Run a 190F t-stat

02-20-2003, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
sleslie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9245 Location: sydney Posts: 35	short run condensation Has anyone seen condensation form in an engine. someone said it was caused by run the engine for short pirods. there is a little bit of residue under the oil cap but not much. the truck has not been on the road for all most a year only in and out of the driveway. the engine is a 350 and the coolant has not changed. thanks

02-20-2003, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tim Smith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7988 Location: Elkton, VA Posts: 682	Let it idle at least until it is at normal temp between runs. If you can let it run at day it is better. Yes, condensation will kill a motor fast. It is also one of the biggest contributers to the formation of sludge. Make sure your PCV system is working. What happens is the water boils and then is vacuumed out by the PCV. So no problems. Tim __________________ Tim '03 Honda TRX300EX, '91 Cherokee, '10 F250, last of the manual trans trucks, Elkton, VA

02-25-2003, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Old Scout IH/Rover Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 17 Location: Aptos,Ca Posts: 13,398	Run a 190F t-stat __________________ I like beer. On occasion, I will even drink beer to celebrate a major event such as the fall of communism or the fact that the refrigerator is still working." BUY MY BOAT http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/misc-...e-history.html

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02-25-2003, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
sleslie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9245 Location: sydney Posts: 35	thanks Tim