> > I have a 3JH4E on my 41. Strangely, after the engine sits, the dipstick > for the oil reads nothing unless I "bump" the starter. Then it reads > normal. I changed the filter and the oil so I know there is the proper > amount of oil. It just freaks me out to see a dry dipstick after running > the engine a lot. Has any one else experienced this? >
Also, I have a light blue (not much) smoke in operation. I added the proper amount of "Gumount" fuel additive and it stops. I wonder if that is telling me anything? I just bought the boat in May and sailed it to Tampa Bay using the engine quite a bit and she did great. Glenn Henderson C&C 41 WeGo
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