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peterpilot757
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Username: peterpilot757

Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2006
Posted on Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 09:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, My engine after running awhile keeps drawing up condensation into the distibutor, any thoughts? Thanks
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captain_ed
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Registered: 11-2007


Posted on Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I never experienced this. My guess would be that there is a pin hole in a water hose or maybe the reserve tank (if it is in front of the distributor). Look for this after running good and hot. Maybe rubber band a few paper towels around the distributor cap and run it. Look for moisture on the paper towels. At least this would tell you if it is an outside source.

Good luck.
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frank_the_tank
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Posted on Monday, January 13, 2020 - 01:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm looking at a Buchanan midget what should I keep an eye out for. such as cracked block or what have you. the engine is seized is there any way to know whats up besides complete rear down. and how can I tell what year it is?
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miro
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Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In a small 4 cylinder engine like the Midget , it's one cylinder that is usually hung up - that is , if it has been not abused eg out in the weather. Cracked blocks are usually due to frost cracking which means they're basically scrap.

About the only you can tell if there is a major issue is a tear down.
Since it is seized, you cannot test the compression.
I suppose you can drain the crankcase and if you see water ( oil floats on water) coming out then you'll know it's a bad sign.
You probably don't have history on the engine, so there's no way of knowing how hard it worked.

There are Midget engine rebuilders, but that's usually quite spendy.
The Midgets are not rare, so maybe look for another one , or if this one is not dear, then you can take a chance.
But seized engines that are not rare aren't usually a good buy.
I have a Midget in my boat and it's a nice little thing.
Miro

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