Cranked engine with vents plugged. OK ???

[ReefRaider]

Been working on the engine (350 merc) and was careful to tape all the openings as I went. Got it all back together and tried to start it with carb open (no spark arrestor / vent tubes into the rocker arm covers). Noticed oil coming out of the dip tube, obviously something was wrong, and stopped. Realized I didn't remove the tape covering the oil vent tube holes on the cover. OK? Or did that mess something up? Cranked it over twice for 5 - 10 seconds before stopping after seeing the oil come out of the dip stick tube. Thanks in advance.

 

[BLinindoll]

Re: Cranked engine with vents plugged. OK ???

uhm.... what were you doing to the engine. it might help answer your question.

 

[cooter2506]

Re: Cranked engine with vents plugged. OK ???

DID you have water hooked to engine. If so it sounds like you have a cracked block filling pan with water.