Re: Hydrolock=fixed ---> What is next....
My take here is you have a bad manifold. Simple. I just lost mine too, and in the process on replacing both sides. I got water in the oil too (salt). I dumped the oil, blocked off the bad manifold, ran it for a few minutes, dumped the oil again (filter too), and the next oil change was with 2 quarts of kerosene in place of 2 quarts of oil. Ran this for a few minutes and dumped it. I have the raw water pump belt off, so its only block water now, so I can't run it too long. Now I did a full oil change (filter too) again, and also fogged it and shut it off. Its the best I could do.<br /> Now I don't know how long you waited with with the empty crankcase, but whats done is done. Try to put fresh oil in, disconnect all pumps, and run for a minute or so. Do this again with the kero, and again with fresh oil (yep, more filters). Put a new manifold on and use it. If you have solid steady oil pressure, I think you will be ok. Now you need to put the other side(new manifolds) on. Its a matter of time on that side too. And on starters and flywheels and whatever........if it starts, ignore it. Engines only last 10-15 in salt? Mines a 96 repower, and plane at least another 10. What you say here is what you should do. I would too. <br />"My revised plan is to:<br />Change the starboard mani/spacer/riser.<br />Frequently check the port side plugs, and look for signs of water. <br />Hopefully the starboard side plugs will have NO water after this.<br />Hope for the best with the flywheel, and deal with it when it becomes a problem."<br /><br />Go for it, and I wish you good luck. Nobody has a crystal ball, but we all have Angels, and they don't let us down........
