E_Sanborn
Bronze Member
(Originally posted in the Yanmar section, maybe there are some ideas here as well..)
Hi there, newbie tractor owner here - Bought a YM 1610D w/FEL from RCO Tractor in Austin TX (just down the road) a few months back. Tractor had 922 hrs, have put on 60 or so hours since.
General Notes: The guys at RCO seem to be genuinely good guys, and I love the Yanmar. I had read up on them for some time - here @ TBN - prior to buying.
I've had the tractor for few months now, and have been very pleased with it's capabilities. When I recieved the tractor, I changed out all of the fluids to better familarize myself with the internals, and to put in place my preffered synthetics in the F Axle, Tranny, and engine.
What I am having a problem with is the oil that is being sprayed onto the hood and myself by the exaust. Appears to be about 1-2 teaspoons of oil in drops and splatter after several hours of operation (temps: 90-102F, oil Redline 15-40 diesel synth)
I contacted RCO Tractor, and we're making arrangements to bring it in - just barely still under warranty.
Want to sound out the board to make sure I'm not being an Idiot or overlooking the obvious. Searched for similar subjects already, Here's what I know:
1) Oil Level OK, when tractor level.
2) Oil type OK, was 15-40 Diesel Synth, changed to 20-50 Synth, same prob.
3) Removed and verified Crankcase breather free of obstructions all the way to valve cover.
4) Operating RPM OK. Conservative with equipment, typically run 1800-2100
5) problem is most pronounced at 2000-2400 RPM
6) Hot weather. Daytime runs 96-102 F.
7) "Historically" - odd spot of oil here and there on hood both with original (dino 30W?) oil. as well as after first oil change to 15-40 Redline Synthetic Diesel oil.
8) This past week or so is the first time I've used the YM hard in HOT weather. The oil shower on the hood was apparent after a 6 hour day in the saddle -much of it in near 100 degree temps with the YM operating at 2000-2400 RMP much of the time.
9) Engine power OK, Coolant level OK, temp range Normal +/- 1/16" of the midpoint on dial once warmed up.
10) Exaust Smoke - not the quantity and color of smoke I'd expect form a diesel with oil rings leaking, but I am not a diesel expert. There is some smoke upon acceleration, and more under load. Generally a bluish/whitish smoke, not clouds of it, but significant amounts of light smoke.
11) Difficult to assess oil consumption - some consumption, but not a large amount.
I'm taking it up with RCO - but does this look like valve seals or oil rings? Or??Thanks in advance, Edward
Hi there, newbie tractor owner here - Bought a YM 1610D w/FEL from RCO Tractor in Austin TX (just down the road) a few months back. Tractor had 922 hrs, have put on 60 or so hours since.
General Notes: The guys at RCO seem to be genuinely good guys, and I love the Yanmar. I had read up on them for some time - here @ TBN - prior to buying.
I've had the tractor for few months now, and have been very pleased with it's capabilities. When I recieved the tractor, I changed out all of the fluids to better familarize myself with the internals, and to put in place my preffered synthetics in the F Axle, Tranny, and engine.
What I am having a problem with is the oil that is being sprayed onto the hood and myself by the exaust. Appears to be about 1-2 teaspoons of oil in drops and splatter after several hours of operation (temps: 90-102F, oil Redline 15-40 diesel synth)
I contacted RCO Tractor, and we're making arrangements to bring it in - just barely still under warranty.
Want to sound out the board to make sure I'm not being an Idiot or overlooking the obvious. Searched for similar subjects already, Here's what I know:
1) Oil Level OK, when tractor level.
2) Oil type OK, was 15-40 Diesel Synth, changed to 20-50 Synth, same prob.
3) Removed and verified Crankcase breather free of obstructions all the way to valve cover.
4) Operating RPM OK. Conservative with equipment, typically run 1800-2100
5) problem is most pronounced at 2000-2400 RPM
6) Hot weather. Daytime runs 96-102 F.
7) "Historically" - odd spot of oil here and there on hood both with original (dino 30W?) oil. as well as after first oil change to 15-40 Redline Synthetic Diesel oil.
8) This past week or so is the first time I've used the YM hard in HOT weather. The oil shower on the hood was apparent after a 6 hour day in the saddle -much of it in near 100 degree temps with the YM operating at 2000-2400 RMP much of the time.
9) Engine power OK, Coolant level OK, temp range Normal +/- 1/16" of the midpoint on dial once warmed up.
10) Exaust Smoke - not the quantity and color of smoke I'd expect form a diesel with oil rings leaking, but I am not a diesel expert. There is some smoke upon acceleration, and more under load. Generally a bluish/whitish smoke, not clouds of it, but significant amounts of light smoke.
11) Difficult to assess oil consumption - some consumption, but not a large amount.
I'm taking it up with RCO - but does this look like valve seals or oil rings? Or??Thanks in advance, Edward
