racer4 0 #1 Posted February 24, 2010 Just checked the oil today on the 314-8 after blowing the snow we got last night and there was a thin layer of white goo on the inside of the dipstick tube. For a water cooled motor I know that means bad news, but for an air cooled what is it? Just condensate from the crankcase and cold temps? Should I worry? Just changed the oil before winter, engine has only 300 hrs on it. Big snow coming tomorrow!!! More seat time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IthacaJeff 151 #2 Posted February 24, 2010 Racer4: Don't know what it is, but I also get it on my Kohler 10M (magnum). I've always assumed it is frozen condensation inside the tube. Jeff in Ithaca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #3 Posted February 24, 2010 I feel you guys are correct, just condensation because of temp difference inside and outside of tube. not an internal engine problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #4 Posted February 25, 2010 Most likely just condensation. I get the same thing on my walk behind snowblower engine. I do think I recall reading here at some point that it might not hurt to check your crankcase breather to be sure it's not plugged or hung up. Duff B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #5 Posted February 25, 2010 I had a little build up on my C141,now that snow is over(I hope) will clean tube out but dont it hurts anything,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #6 Posted February 25, 2010 It's just condensation. Don't worry about it. If you run it long enough it will cook out. Change your oil in the spring and you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rideawaysenior 25 #7 Posted February 25, 2010 Agreed with all of the above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer4 0 #8 Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks guys, I figured it might be something like that. Hopefully I'll cook that stuff out tonight!!! Happy plowing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 577 #9 Posted February 25, 2010 Racer, No worries, my command 20 does it too. Change in the spring. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites