White oil

[robbyr1]

Volvo Penta 3.0L GSM-A. I just replaced the flywheel and starter. After trying 2 different aftermarket starters that didn't work I finally got a good one and was able to start it. I replaced the flywheel because of this: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=424468&p=2832036#post2832036

Anyways: after running it for a while, I turned it off and checked the dipstick. It was WHITE! Of course, I'm worried about a cracked block (would be about par for the course with my luck with this boat). My brother who was helping me said that it smelled like gas.

I did flood the engine a bunch of times trying to get it to start with the two faulty starters. Is it possible that a bunch of fuel got in there and had nowhere to go because it didn't start and ended up in the oil? Thanks!

 

[Bondo]

Re: White oil

It was WHITE! Of course, I'm worried about a cracked block

Ayuh,... That would be My guess...

 

[Don S]

Re: White oil

Water makes oil white and milky.
Gas makes oil thin and sell like gas but not milky or white.

 

[robbyr1]

Re: White oil

I was afraid you guys would say that. Thanks for the info. I guess it's new block time. Can you tell me what kinds of block I need? Do I have to get a "Volvo" one? From what I understand, most things on that motor are GM except marine parts, which are Volvo. Could I get a reman or boneyard block and use everything else I already have?

 

[Bondo]

Re: White oil

Could I get a reman or boneyard block and use everything else I already have?

Ayuh,... It's a Chevy motor, dressed as a Volvo...

 

[robbyr1]

Re: White oil

OK, thanks for the reply. I guess I can assume that there are plenty of Chevy motors in the boneyard. I am at my wit's end with this boat, along with an empty bank account. Is it advisable to get an old block from the boneyard? Any idea what I should expect to pay for a block? What is all involved in switching out blocks? Can a normal guy without too much mechanics ability with a manual figure it out? Thanks again for your help, guys.

 

[Bondo]

Re: White oil

OK, thanks for the reply. I guess I can assume that there are plenty of Chevy motors in the boneyard. I am at my wit's end with this boat, along with an empty bank account. Is it advisable to get an old block from the boneyard? Any idea what I should expect to pay for a block? What is all involved in switching out blocks? Can a normal guy without too much mechanics ability with a manual figure it out? Thanks again for your help, guys.

Ayuh,... The motor is used in Boats, Not cars...

Swappin' JUST the block, is well above most DIY'er's abilities...

What ya really need is a rebuilt Long Block...