66 6hp Seaking water in gear oil

[charkbait]

What do I do?

Here is the deal, I ran it damn good last week and drained out some water in the oil when I got home and changed it.

This is a backup motor and will likely only be used to get me home 6 miles or so in an emergency. If I keep it full of oil will it make it home if I had to use it and was getting some water in? This question assumes the repair is a PITA or expensive. If it is neither I'll fix the ol girl up, ran fastastic...

 

[steelespike]

Re: 66 6hp Seaking water in gear oil

I can't speak specifically to the Sea King except it is most likely built by Chrysler.Probably the first year for Chrysler production after they purchased West Bend.If it was mine and to be used sparingly I would use a synthetic gear lube and leave it as is.Perhaps run it some and check for water intrusion
Most likely it could be run many hours before any problems.

 

[charkbait]

Re: 66 6hp Seaking water in gear oil

Anything other then synthetic I can do to baby it a little?

 

[steelespike]

Re: 66 6hp Seaking water in gear oil

Just keep an eye on the lube if it turns milky change it (assuming synthetic
turns milky)Allways change the lube before freezing temps.
Nice part about synthetic is it is said to be biodegradeable.
If it seems to load up with water you'll have to consider replacing seals.