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Mike Kane

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May 30, 2012
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Catalina 30 Sodus, Point,NY
I have a 1980 universal Atomic 4 engine. After launch I noticed the the oil was milky w/ water after less than 1 hour of running. Last year I had a thermostat fail closed and the engine overheated for about 5 minutes and blistered the paint on the head.
My first thought is that I blew a head gasket. I did not notice this problem last fall when I changed the oil.

I can't think of any other cause.

Please respond w/ any suggestions.
 
justsomeguy

justsomeguy

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Feb 20, 2011
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Island Packet 35 Tucson, AZ/San Carlos, MX
Just a WAG, but could the cylinder head/mating surfaces be warped, also?
 
Don Crowther

Don Crowther

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Sep 4, 2007
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Hunter 33.5 Elbow, Saskatchwen, Can.
I would take the head off and have a close look at the head gasket. I would also take the head in and have it magna fluxed to check for cracks. Oil in the water is not good news sorry.
 
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