the newfoundler
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Hi guys, I am new here to the forum and I am looking for a little input with my problem. I got an 86 searay with a 5.7, alpha 1. The fuel pump ruptured last fall and dumped gas into the base. I did not run it long after the pump failed as it was smoking and bogging down so I shut off the engine right away. Replaced the fuel pump and changed the oil and filter. Seemed to be running a little rough but I didn't run it long after that time. it was the end of the season and i was pulling the boat in for the year soon so I never thought about it until now. I put the boat in today and it is still running rough. Starts right up, revs up, sounds good while cold and at the dock. I did notice that she is smoking a bit. I noticed that there are 2 hoses, each one go into the top oil pan on each side of the engine and connect to the flame arrester. After the boat warms up, I notice a lot of fumes coming out of these PVC hoses. If I remove the hose from the oil pan, the boat will rev a little and seems to smooth out. When I put the hose back into the oil pan, it dies down and runs rough and smokes.It runs especially rough under load. I checked the compression last fall, all around 135-140. NO sign of water in oil or top pan, PVC hose etc.. But the oil still smells a little like gas. Has anyone ran into this problem before? Or can help me sort it out? Does it sound like just the oil, or something more serious like rings, head gasket, etc...
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