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1. 12:15 AM - What's Being Said... (Matt Dralle)
2. 10:26 AM - Oil filler leak (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
3. 10:31 AM - Re: Oil filler leak (Bill Cardell)
4. 11:06 AM - Re: Oil filler leak (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
5. 11:12 AM - Re: Oil filler leak (Bill Cardell)
6. 11:22 AM - Re: Oil filler leak (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
7. 02:52 PM - Re: Oil filler leak (Kelly Meiste)
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Morning all,
Just lately my alternator has become erratic, i.e the warning light
would come on accasionally...Looked like a brush problem as the issue
was intermittent in nature.
I stripped the alt last night and discovered the slow oil leak from the
filler cap had been lubricating the back of the alternator. This oil
found its way to the brushes and make a thick paste made of oil and
brush material.
This coverd the slip rings and lifeted the brushes off the slip rings.
At least that's the theory, when I get it cleaned up and installed we
will know for sure.
Which brings me to the root cause...For a few years I have been
wrestling with squuzing the tabs on the filler cap to get the right
tension to prevent the leak...Eventually I just ignored the leak which
clearly was not a great idea.
So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
Thanks
Frank
Zenair 601 Stratus with Ram heads
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
Possibly check the crankcase breather system? If you don't have good
crankcase ventilation you'll build internal pressure, which will
exacerbate any potential leaks.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Morning all,
Just lately my alternator has become erratic, i.e the warning light
would come on accasionally...Looked like a brush problem as the issue
was intermittent in nature.
I stripped the alt last night and discovered the slow oil leak from the
filler cap had been lubricating the back of the alternator. This oil
found its way to the brushes and make a thick paste made of oil and
brush material.
This coverd the slip rings and lifeted the brushes off the slip rings.
At least that's the theory, when I get it cleaned up and installed we
will know for sure.
Which brings me to the root cause...For a few years I have been
wrestling with squuzing the tabs on the filler cap to get the right
tension to prevent the leak...Eventually I just ignored the leak which
clearly was not a great idea.
So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
Thanks
Frank
Zenair 601 Stratus with Ram heads
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Unfortunatly these motors don't have a vacuum set up for the crankcase
fumes so pressure will come out the breather hose...or anywhere else for
that matter...:)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Cardell
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
Possibly check the crankcase breather system? If you don't have good
crankcase ventilation you'll build internal pressure, which will
exacerbate any potential leaks.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Morning all,
Just lately my alternator has become erratic, i.e the warning light
would come on accasionally...Looked like a brush problem as the issue
was intermittent in nature.
I stripped the alt last night and discovered the slow oil leak from the
filler cap had been lubricating the back of the alternator. This oil
found its way to the brushes and make a thick paste made of oil and
brush material.
This coverd the slip rings and lifeted the brushes off the slip rings.
At least that's the theory, when I get it cleaned up and installed we
will know for sure.
Which brings me to the root cause...For a few years I have been
wrestling with squuzing the tabs on the filler cap to get the right
tension to prevent the leak...Eventually I just ignored the leak which
clearly was not a great idea.
So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
Thanks
Frank
Zenair 601 Stratus with Ram heads
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
So a kinked or plugged breather hose would still have the same effect,
increased crankcase pressure. Just something to check. One idea would be
to set up a venturi in the exhaust to pull air through a PCV system.
Good for leaks and oil consumption. Moroso sells a kit intended to be
welded in, includes a check valve.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Unfortunatly these motors don't have a vacuum set up for the crankcase
fumes so pressure will come out the breather hose...or anywhere else for
that matter...:)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Cardell
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
Possibly check the crankcase breather system? If you don't have good
crankcase ventilation you'll build internal pressure, which will
exacerbate any potential leaks.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Morning all,
Just lately my alternator has become erratic, i.e the warning light
would come on accasionally...Looked like a brush problem as the issue
was intermittent in nature.
I stripped the alt last night and discovered the slow oil leak from the
filler cap had been lubricating the back of the alternator. This oil
found its way to the brushes and make a thick paste made of oil and
brush material.
This coverd the slip rings and lifeted the brushes off the slip rings.
At least that's the theory, when I get it cleaned up and installed we
will know for sure.
Which brings me to the root cause...For a few years I have been
wrestling with squuzing the tabs on the filler cap to get the right
tension to prevent the leak...Eventually I just ignored the leak which
clearly was not a great idea.
So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
Thanks
Frank
Zenair 601 Stratus with Ram heads
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
That's a good idea.
Thanks Bill
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Cardell
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
So a kinked or plugged breather hose would still have the same effect,
increased crankcase pressure. Just something to check. One idea would be
to set up a venturi in the exhaust to pull air through a PCV system.
Good for leaks and oil consumption. Moroso sells a kit intended to be
welded in, includes a check valve.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Unfortunatly these motors don't have a vacuum set up for the crankcase
fumes so pressure will come out the breather hose...or anywhere else for
that matter...:)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Cardell
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Cardell" <Bill@flyinmiata.com>
Possibly check the crankcase breather system? If you don't have good
crankcase ventilation you'll build internal pressure, which will
exacerbate any potential leaks.
Bill Cardell
TurboDog's Dad
Flyin' Miata
1-800-FLY-MX5S
www.flyinmiata.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Hinde,
Frank George (Corvallis)
Subject: Stratus-List: Oil filler leak
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)"
--> <frank.hinde@hp.com>
Morning all,
Just lately my alternator has become erratic, i.e the warning light
would come on accasionally...Looked like a brush problem as the issue
was intermittent in nature.
I stripped the alt last night and discovered the slow oil leak from the
filler cap had been lubricating the back of the alternator. This oil
found its way to the brushes and make a thick paste made of oil and
brush material.
This coverd the slip rings and lifeted the brushes off the slip rings.
At least that's the theory, when I get it cleaned up and installed we
will know for sure.
Which brings me to the root cause...For a few years I have been
wrestling with squuzing the tabs on the filler cap to get the right
tension to prevent the leak...Eventually I just ignored the leak which
clearly was not a great idea.
So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
Thanks
Frank
Zenair 601 Stratus with Ram heads
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Kelly Meiste" <kellymeiste@jcwifi.com>
> So I wonder if any off you have a real solution for the leaking oil cap?
>
> Thanks
>
> Frank
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Mine is still dry at 130 hours.
Kelly
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