How to know if engine is hydro locked?
- Thread starter Figor
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I got it back together today. I fired it up and had a slight knock at first that went away.
I think that may have just been noise from getting the oil circulating again. I drained it overnight so it was probably pretty dry and it may have taken a bit to get the oil I poured in the filter a short while to get around.
I think I may have dodged a bullet. I had no idea the hood wasn’t enough protection to prevent water infiltration. I’ve only owned Cummins for the last 20 years and I suppose the turbo charger set up provides a bit more protection from the elements. Sure wish I knew this sooner. Maybe the mods could include this bit of info to the new members in the initial greeting message we get. Might save someone a headache.
Thanks for all the help guys.
I think that may have just been noise from getting the oil circulating again. I drained it overnight so it was probably pretty dry and it may have taken a bit to get the oil I poured in the filter a short while to get around.
I think I may have dodged a bullet. I had no idea the hood wasn’t enough protection to prevent water infiltration. I’ve only owned Cummins for the last 20 years and I suppose the turbo charger set up provides a bit more protection from the elements. Sure wish I knew this sooner. Maybe the mods could include this bit of info to the new members in the initial greeting message we get. Might save someone a headache.
Thanks for all the help guys.
At least you took the time to pull the glow plugs and bar the engine over before using the starter. IF you had used the starter w/o doing this you would have bent a rod or 2
I put a rubber floor mat over my filter housing to keep the water out for sure
I put a rubber floor mat over my filter housing to keep the water out for sure
Big Bart
Tow&Slow
Glad it all worked out!
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