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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

25-05-2014, 21:41

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

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Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Sorry I thought you were joking. So the other 6 quarts the OP put in the engine went where.

In the case of the 3jh2e, the lift pump, is located on the lower side of the injector pump housing...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

25-05-2014, 20:57

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Oddly I always do....

With an engine that has lost 2 gallons of oil over a very short run time with no external sign that now does not use oil after changing a fuel filter, what would you say the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

25-05-2014, 19:25

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

I'm sure your aware that a primary symptom of a bad Yanmar lift pump (well most engine driven lift pumps) is that fuel will leak into the oil causing the oil level to rise. It's quite common and...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

25-05-2014, 16:40

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

That is interesting and amazing.

With the above information, I can deduce something completely different. If the oil cooler comes back fine and I'm now betting that it does, then look to your...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

23-05-2014, 11:36

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

I think he said he removed the coolant hoses and did not see any oil in the coolant side of the heat exchanger. But I bet the engine was cold when he tested it too. Maybe only a few minute run.
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

23-05-2014, 09:50

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Well that all cylinders are working find is a very good sign.

Did you check that the crankcase breather was clear. That is take the hose of the valve cover and blow into it. IF clogged it...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

22-05-2014, 16:07

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

True, But your not going to loose a quart of oil an hour to the coolant. Either its in the bilge, out the water side of the oil cooler (assuming raw water cooled), or entering a cylinder via a...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

22-05-2014, 10:27

Replies: 37

Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

Views: 7,609

Posted By sailorchic34

Re: Sudden oil loss-Yanmar

That sheen on the water tells you its coming from the engine or oil cooler. 2 quarts in 1.5 hours is massive. I had three broken rings on one piston and only used 1 quart every 12 hours or so. plus...

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