Sorry for my ignorance but is it safe to assume that your westerbeke is a diesel?
My diesel "burns" and leaks. Its not burning around the cylinder rings but rather getting into the valve cover and then being drawn through the breather and into the intake. A couple of years ago I installed a drop out tank to catch the oil instead of burning it. I also leak a considerable amount of oil from my hp injector around the shims. I can't really "replace the gasket" since the shims are responsible for the timing of the engine. Maybe somebody has some suggestions but I just live with the leaks and keep a bottle of oil available. If I had to motor 24 hours I think I would probably be down more than half way on the dip stick. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jun 4, 2017 2:40 PM, "PETER OCAMPO via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Question just motored from Newport ri to Portland Maine and noted the oil > dip stick when I left was full and when I got back after motoring for 24 > hours was 1/2 way on the dip stick. > > On my big block chevy suburban I burn a quart of oil per 1000 miles. > > Is this normal > > Also I get a little white smoke when motoring. No temp issues stays at > 180. Oil pressure at 50-55 > > > Has anyone used a gasket sealer that works > > Thanks > > Peter > > Goonie island > C&c 40 1983. Aft cabin > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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