Wisconsin VH4D engine

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Bigg_Billy

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Hello All,

I have one of the original 25 1965 Owatonna Mustang Series 1000 tractors with a Wisconsin engine. The tractor is seldom used but is always stored under cover. Every year when I change the oil it is always milky. I'm assuming it is from condensation inside the engine. Just wondering if others have had the problem and if anyone has a cure.

Thank you,
Bill
 

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cdmccul

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Use it more often. :)

It isn't getting hot enough to book the water out of the oil/crankcase.

Having it covered may be adding to the problem... But I don't know what the right solution is. Cover it less tightly? Make sure there's a vent in the top of the cover? (Imagine a boat cover with a vented pole)
 

foton

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storing under things like tarps are not ideal. If you can can you put it under a real roof and then see if the problem still exists. I assume it is only the engine oil and not the hydro. oil. and yes it might be that it is not getting run long enough to cook off any condensation.
 
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Bigg_Billy

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Thank you for the replies. It is just under a lean to shed roof so its well vented...but... I use it mostly in the Winter to plow snow in my driveway and it sits all Summer. I'll try running it in the Summer to heat it up.
 
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