Hi
Hope someone can point us in the right direction.
The engine was rebuilt two years ago. In dry dock since then.
Apparently it had been tested.
Before engine rebuild could never achieve full power.
After launching still not reaching full power. Oil alarm went off when in idle and stayed in alarm when running. Oil level ok. Oil pressure ok.
After 5 minutes running at speed engine heated up quickly. Started feeling lumpy. Smell of oil. Complete lack of power. Managed to limp back to harbour.
Checked engine, leak from fuel filter (appeared to be leaking from seal). Black oil, no smell of diesel. Loss of power. Felt like a cylinder was missing.
Tightened fuel filter, but still leaked.
When back, checked oil level and dip stick dry and hot.
So, leak from fuel filter, didn't appear to be diesel and Oil level dropped.
One mechanic suggested turbo maybe faulty and sucked oil out. Then oil found weakess path and leaked out. Does that sound feasible?
Hope someone can point us in the right direction.
The engine was rebuilt two years ago. In dry dock since then.
Apparently it had been tested.
Before engine rebuild could never achieve full power.
After launching still not reaching full power. Oil alarm went off when in idle and stayed in alarm when running. Oil level ok. Oil pressure ok.
After 5 minutes running at speed engine heated up quickly. Started feeling lumpy. Smell of oil. Complete lack of power. Managed to limp back to harbour.
Checked engine, leak from fuel filter (appeared to be leaking from seal). Black oil, no smell of diesel. Loss of power. Felt like a cylinder was missing.
Tightened fuel filter, but still leaked.
When back, checked oil level and dip stick dry and hot.
So, leak from fuel filter, didn't appear to be diesel and Oil level dropped.
One mechanic suggested turbo maybe faulty and sucked oil out. Then oil found weakess path and leaked out. Does that sound feasible?