Thread: Condensation in motor

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Finally got through with my 427 sbc build and the problem I'm having is condensation in my evaps on the valve covers and lighty getting in my oil the motor builder said I wasn't getting the engine hot enough and should run it some. The class I run the truck in is mudd racing and I've only had to run one time at each event do to running the fastest time and don't have to run again if I don't want to so I just shut it down until the event is over then crank it up and put it back on the trailer. The bolts were all seal at time of build and I've only ran the motor 4 times in the races changed oil twice so has anyone had this problem before?

Every engine gets condensation when it sits. Only way to get rid of it is to run it long enough to burn it all out of the engine when you do start it. (10 or 15 minutes should do it) Starting it to load or unload then shutting it off right away only compounds the problem--might want to consider a winch on the trailer and pull it on, push it off. When you do your runs, make sure you warm the engine up sufficiently before you make your pass, especially now when we're getting into cooler temps. I use one of the little hand held pyrometers with the laser pointer to make sure the engine is up to temp before a pass....

you running alcohol for fuel ? if so yes . you may want to try brad penn oil. water will not mix has EZ with it. you have hi humidity were you are it.s something you may have to live with. less your block is cracked or studs are weeping throw two tubes of that alum dust in the rad ..you can buy at the auto parts store it works good for head studs and bolts

Thanks Pat I feel better now I thought about using a heated oil stick to kept it warm. I run 112 oct. and use Rotella. My engine builder is a very good builder and has built several motors that run at our track and he said the other guys have had the same problem and he said the same thing to the other guys as you said run there engines alittle to get the heat up and we live in S.E. Ga and the humidity is killer down here. Pat I got another question about another engine but I'll start a new thread. Thanks again