Kerry Kukucha
Member II
Hello All:
After a couple months of elbow grease & TLC, we are on the 1st voyage on NAKESA, our new 1988 38-200 (with a Universal 32 hp), & have a perplexing problem.
The engine bilge is filling with about 1" of liquid - pink in colour & a bit oily - could be diluted diesel - source is a mystery. There is no smell of diesel in the cabin or compartment.
Our mechanic had previously removed +/-12 onces of the same liquid after a sea test, filter changes & engine work & placed a diaper under the engine before our departure. We motored for about 6 hours yesterday (little wind enroute from Vancouver to Desolation Sound) & discovered the acumulation when we docked.
Today, we exposed the fuel tank area & the entire perimeter is dry, as are the fill & vent pipes & the engine supply & return lines.
The transmission oil/fluid level is right where it should be & there is no leaking in it's area (this eliminates one other source of pink liquid).
In the engine compartment, both fuel filters areas are dry & clean as is the electric pump - no signs of leaks. Same with the injector lines & the return line back to the tank.
Raw water & engine coolant systems (green) are both operable with no leaks. The only other source could have been from the drinking water system antifreeze (pink) but don't see how after we flushed the lines & fully filled with fresh water, how that much antifreeze could have escaped & found it's way into the engine bilge. The main bilge had previously been pumped & dried.
Has anyone encountered such a perplexing situation - any thoughts, comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
If any replies could be sent by e-mail to kkukucha@anthemproperties.com (my Blackberry), it would be very helpful.
many thanks,
Kerry
After a couple months of elbow grease & TLC, we are on the 1st voyage on NAKESA, our new 1988 38-200 (with a Universal 32 hp), & have a perplexing problem.
The engine bilge is filling with about 1" of liquid - pink in colour & a bit oily - could be diluted diesel - source is a mystery. There is no smell of diesel in the cabin or compartment.
Our mechanic had previously removed +/-12 onces of the same liquid after a sea test, filter changes & engine work & placed a diaper under the engine before our departure. We motored for about 6 hours yesterday (little wind enroute from Vancouver to Desolation Sound) & discovered the acumulation when we docked.
Today, we exposed the fuel tank area & the entire perimeter is dry, as are the fill & vent pipes & the engine supply & return lines.
The transmission oil/fluid level is right where it should be & there is no leaking in it's area (this eliminates one other source of pink liquid).
In the engine compartment, both fuel filters areas are dry & clean as is the electric pump - no signs of leaks. Same with the injector lines & the return line back to the tank.
Raw water & engine coolant systems (green) are both operable with no leaks. The only other source could have been from the drinking water system antifreeze (pink) but don't see how after we flushed the lines & fully filled with fresh water, how that much antifreeze could have escaped & found it's way into the engine bilge. The main bilge had previously been pumped & dried.
Has anyone encountered such a perplexing situation - any thoughts, comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
If any replies could be sent by e-mail to kkukucha@anthemproperties.com (my Blackberry), it would be very helpful.
many thanks,
Kerry