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Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320
Crankcase condensation Original Message Jan 23, 2005 3:03 pm
I noticed today when checking the oil on my 11.5 Tecumseh that there was oil/water "cream" on the upper half of the dipstick. I assume this is a result of moisture in the crank case which is forming perhaps from my keeping the blower in a relatively warm place (about 35-40 F) after using it in temps ranging from 32 F-0 F. I would often see this in the breather/filler tube of my Ford 8N tractor which I used the past 11 years for plowing. The Ford was kept ouside in a shed. Is this something I should be concerned about? I have about 8 1/2 hours on the engine. Changed the oil from the 5W-30 to synthetic 0W-30 at the 2 hour mark.