Getting water out to f crankcase...my experience

[ericmreimer]

So the recent floods were perfect opportunity to play in the water. Had fun for about two hours in water from inches to just under the front fender. Great day!

I figured I'd check the oil and rear end since this was my first time getting it into deep water. The rear end was good to go but the engine was milky. I did a oil change, drove it, changed the oil and changed it again. Still milky.

So then I found an article about transmission fluid. I substituted 20% oil for transmission fluid. Drove it, changed it again. Last time it was 20% marvel mistery oil and drove it again. It's all clear.

So moral of the story, check your crankcase breather tubes before you take your big red swimming. One of mine was completely off.

My question is, besides the breather tube, which is an obvious cause here, where else does water typically get into the engine?

[loganm]

The intake? If you're planning on riding in deep water often, maybe get extended breather tubes and secure them up under the seat or near the headtube.

[ericmreimer]

I'm not really planning to ride around in deep water too much, mostly just light trail riding. I just figured I'd play in the deep water while its here...... so occasionally I guess would be a better answer. A river crossing or two. I just want it to be ready for i if you know what I mean. .

Unless I screw up, I won't be getting water in the intake...lets hope it doesn't come to that.

So how about the starter or recoil? Any chance of water getting through there?

[loganm]

Flywheel and stator shouldn't be in oil, however it could affect ignition i.e. the engine running