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96 SPI 587 -- Water in oil

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ds1001

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I recently bought a 1996 SPI 587 and there was water in the oil. What type of damage should I check for before trying to start?
 
Of coarse change out the oil. Do a compression test to see what is going on inside the engine. It is possible that the water never made it into the engine. Check the oil injector lines too for any water in them.

Karl
 
I don't know if the previous owner ran it with the water in the oil. He said it lost power when in th water. Would this have caused him to lose power?
 
Not only loose power but it could have seized up the engine as well, getting water instead of oil as a lubricant. Do a compression test before anything.

Here is some information on doing a compression test;
You'll need a compression tester. Go to Auto Zone. I think they sell for like $25.00. The compression gage, will screw in the cylinder head in place of the spark plugs. To test compression, remove both spark plugs. Place spark plug caps on the plug cap studs near the cylinder head to ground the empty caps. This completes the circuit of the ignition electrical system and prevents any electrical problems from the caps being un grounded. Using the correct adapter for the threaded end of the tester,( same length of the spark plug threads length)screw in the tester in one plug hole. Hold the throttle wide open. Push the start button. Watch the compression gauge, when it peaks out at the most compression, let go the start button. Read the psi number. I would do it 3 times to be sure it is accurate. Check both cylinders the same way. The ideal compression is 150 psi per cylinder. If it is less, it's not a problem as long as they are close to being the same. If the psi is less than 90 it might need be time for a tear down and a rebuild. If the psi in 1 cylinder is say 140 psi and the other is 80 psi you need to tear down and repair. This difference is a lot then there is a problem. I hope this helps you.

Karl
 
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