I used a meat cooking digital thermometer in the coolant tank to check what my engine temp gage read...lucky enough almost exact agreement
On Monday, December 22, 2014, Dan Utinske via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I recently had the bottom cleaned and there was some restriction on the > water-intake for the engine. I ran the engine yesterday, it was difficult > to start so I used a shot of ether. Initially a black blob of "stuff" came > out and floated away then the engine began to smoke (blue). It had not > smoked before when I ran the engine but did tend to get hot if the temp > gauge is to be believed. > > I ran the engine for approximately 5 minutes and saw no movement on the > temp gauge nor decrease in smoke. Afterwards I searched the internet and > found that blue smoke means oil is getting past the rings and that it is > recommended putting the engine under a load for up to 30 minutes full RPM > and that running without a load is not good. > > Anyone have any input on how I should proceed from this point? I plan on > checking the temperature gauge because I suspect it is wired incorrectly - > show's 140 degrees at 48 degree outside temp until the engine starts then > drops to zero. > > I recently purchased the boat - C&C 26' and love the layout and how it > sails. > > Dan > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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