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UncleRichie



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 155
City/Region: Bainbridge Is.
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Critter
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:51 pm    Post subject: 2000 honda 8 hp Reply with quote
I have a honda 8 hp made in 2000 I just checked it and have water in the oil anyone have any ideas where it could be coming from . I have alwise flushed it after each use in the salt ,it runs fine no smoke or water vapor coming out the exaust . Anyone have any ideas have looked on line and not found a lot.
Richard
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Wandering Sagebrush



Joined: 21 Jan 2005
Posts: 2770
City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's pretty common, caused by the engines running too cold and getting condensation buildup from combustion. The cure is a thermostat that opens at a higher temp. Mine did the same thing, it too is around the same vintage.

Your thermostat could also be stuck open.
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UncleRichie



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Bainbridge Is.
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Critter
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks will try and see if it gets more water in it changed the oil but have not changed the thermostat for a while .
Richard
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Catman



Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Posts: 1526
City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Uncle Richie, good to hear from you, and I'm glad to know you're still enjoying your 22'.
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