From: James Shanks (n1vbn@bit-net.com)
Date: Mon Feb 25 2002 - 22:18:17 PST
Condensation from not running the engine long enough to evaporate the
moisture that collects in a running engine that is cold. Need to drive it at
least 1/2 hour to fully warm up the engine and prevent buildup of
condensation.
James Shanks
MVPA 23128
1998 IMZ 8.103 Russian OD paint job right from the Factory. (Built in the
original plant in Irbit, Siberia, Russia. Comes complete with sidecar.
www.ural.com
1984 HD FLHT-C
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Best" <besty@americu.net>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 1:41 PM
Subject: [MV] Crank case ?
> Being in the 50's yesterday I started up my 46 and backed out of the
garage.
> I popped the hood and marveled at the simplicity of it . My 13year old was
> halfway out the door when I told him I was just warming it up and getting
> the old juices flowing, Hers and mine. I let her warm-up for aprox10-15
min.
> I looked for any leaks, and found none. I checked the dip stick and
noticed
> a whitish-gray foam on it. I hope this is a result of poor crankshaft
> venting because of excess idling and /or not driving it? Does anyone know
> if this is just a minor weather thing?
>
> John
> --
> John M. Best
> Durhamville, NY
> besty@americu.net
> '46 CJ #48344
>
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