If the engine runs n fogging oil, it is not fogging anything, it is getting burned.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2020, at 18:22, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > I've heard numerous people suggest that the engine "could" ignite on fogging > oil. I have not been able to find a substantiating source for this concern. > In my particular case I used Amsoil synthetic fogging oil which may have a > higher flash point than others. Besides, what if the engine did start? I > would also suggest pulling the stop and decompression levers. There is no > need for compression and the extra fuel just thins out the fogging out. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > >> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020, 2:10 PM Shawn Wright via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I forgot this thread was initially about engine condensation. For a gas >> engine, I would fog it for sure, we always did with inboard or outboards. >> With a diesel, turning it over occasionally should be more than sufficient. >> If you do want to fog your diesel, do NOT use the starter, as it may ignite >> the fogging oil if cranking too fast. Have someone spray it in the intake >> (with air filter removed) while cranking the engine by hand only, and fuel >> supply shut off (use a decompression lever if present). Do not use too much >> fogging oil or you risk hydrolocking the engine - there is very little >> volume in the combustion chamber of a diesel at TDC, so it doesn't take much. >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 >> https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto >> >> >>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:34 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> Diesel engines CAN be fogged. Yanmars are a little frustrating though >>> since they don't have glow plugs (like spark plugs) to remove for fogging. >>> Mine was a real turd to get started the following season and I opt for >>> rolling the engine as often as possible through the winter months. >>> >>> Josh Muckley >>> S/V Sea Hawk >>> 1989 C&C 37+ >>> Solomons, MD >>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 3:20 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> I have never had an issue with my engine from sitting during the winter, >>>> but I do very generously treat it with fogging oil. >>>> >>>> I am not sure about a diesel though, it might use the fogging oil for fuel >>>> L >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I >>>> >>>> www.dellabarba.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh >>>> Muckley via CnC-List >>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:14 PM >>>> To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>>> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> >>>> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Condensation >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The trouble with engine condensation and keeping a boat in the water is >>>> that the wet muffler creates a loop seal and will push/pull moist air >>>> through the engine cylinders. In my case it resulted in stuck piston >>>> rings as indicated by low compression. Unbeknownst to me, the OEM >>>> suggests bagging the intake and plugging the exhaust. Instead, I have >>>> chosen what I think is a more conservative approach. I installed a 100w >>>> (120v) engine block heater to drive out the moisture, and to keep the air >>>> from being push/pulled I loosen the 4 bolts holding the exhaust goose neck. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As for moisture in the cabin, the heat from the engine helps keep things >>>> from freezing and drives out the moisture to help keep things from getting >>>> mildew. In addition, I keep a household dehumidifier running full blast >>>> 24/7. Between the block heater and the dehumidifier the cabin is less >>>> than 40% humidity and usually better than 50°F. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Keeping air flow is the other key to mildew and moisture management. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Muckley >>>> >>>> S/V Sea Hawk >>>> >>>> 1989 C&C 37+ >>>> >>>> Solomons, MD >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, 1:18 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I wonder if anyone has any profound opinions on condensation, two aspects >>>> in particular I am concerned with. >>>> >>>> One is in the engine, I have seen boats who have plugged the exhaust >>>> pipe(s), and maybe even the intake inside the boat – >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> And also in the cabin. I usually leave a hatch and something else on the >>>> other end of the boat open, so some air can circulate throughout the >>>> winter. >>>> >>>> Then I began to doubt the usefulness of this a couple weekends ago, when >>>> It hit 71 here, and was still 45 down in the cabin. >>>> >>>> I noticed lots of condensation below, which really bothers me. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Does anyone know what the best solution is ? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Bill Coleman >>>> >>>> Erie PA >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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