Cracked block diagnosis?

[Danny_Ocean]

If y'all have been following my saga, I have/had water in the motor oil. Risers/manifolds are to be replaced, but I also want to be sure the block is not cracked before doing any more work. Someone suggested a pressure-test. I do not have the tools to do this and reliable boat mechanics are not available for "small" jobs this time of year in SoFLA.<br /><br />So...today I drained the block, removed the raw-water pump and engine circulating pump. I found no evidence of oil or oil/water goo in the block or any of the parts/hoses.<br /><br />Is it safe to assume, based on the lack of oil in the engine block water passages, that my block is NOT cracked?<br /><br />Many thanks in advance,<br /><br />D. Ocean<br />Pompano Beach, FLA

 

[flashback]

Re: Cracked block diagnosis?

Danny, I just have to say "what is going to crack your block? If you don't stop tearing things apart because of paranoid intuitions you will create a problem. When was the last time you had freezing weather in Pompano beach? please take it easy.... enjoy your boat and if it breaks then fix it........... good luck

 

[Danny_Ocean]

Re: Cracked block diagnosis?

Boat has been in Virgina for the last 20 yrs. I purchased sight unseen and had the boat delivered here. Boat has been in FLA for less than 1 month. I do not know if the previous owner winterized the boat properly, hence my concern.<br /><br />It costs $600 each time I have the boat hauled. I can't afford to "fix it when it breaks". I have to get it right the first time.<br /><br />D. Ocean<br />Pompano Beach, FLA

 

[Bondo]

Re: Cracked block diagnosis?

Danny,<br /> The odds are Better than 1,000,000 to 1, <br />That IF a boat motor block Cracks,<br />The water goes To the Oil......<br />Not the Oil into the Water......<br />Sorry,<br />But No Revelations are available from your observations........