Just acquired a 94 Seaswirl Squirt, 115 OMC. In preparing to do a compression check I found the two lower cylinders' were full of water. Furthermore I found a waterline around the engine compartment, and halfway up the engine. After removing the air intake the lower carburetor had a half inch of wet oily sludge about even with this waterline. My guess is that the engine compartment was flooded ( maybe during storage w/plugs left in?). If that be the case, the water came in through the intake.
Generously lubricated all cylinders and manually rotated crank to expel most of water. Don't have engine manual yet, hope someone here can shed some light on these questions. If so it is much appreciated.
How does the crank/ pistons, get it's lubrication?
Is there a drain plug I can open to drain and flush any remaining water?
I am aware the cylinders are water cooled, Could there be a crack or leak from the cooling passageways into the cylinders? I did have 120 psi or higher on each cylinder during compression check. Would that level of compression indicate the cylinder walls were in good shape?
Got some good pics, but had errors trying to post.
Generously lubricated all cylinders and manually rotated crank to expel most of water. Don't have engine manual yet, hope someone here can shed some light on these questions. If so it is much appreciated.
How does the crank/ pistons, get it's lubrication?
Is there a drain plug I can open to drain and flush any remaining water?
I am aware the cylinders are water cooled, Could there be a crack or leak from the cooling passageways into the cylinders? I did have 120 psi or higher on each cylinder during compression check. Would that level of compression indicate the cylinder walls were in good shape?
Got some good pics, but had errors trying to post.
