RE: Water in the Oil!

[White Anthony <anthony.white@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I have a freshly rebuilt 1750.  I ran it for about two minutes and then
> checked the oil...Water! Oh no!  I have been advised to change the oil and
> then run the engine at 2000 rpm for 45 minutes, then change the oil again
> and see what happens.

Without wanting to be rude ... did you remember to put the O-rings in the head gasket?

I ask because I once replaced a head gasket, put the head back on, torqued it down, re-attached manifolds etc, then realised I'd left the o-rings out.  I wasn't a happy camper.  

In any case, I wouldn't be running a freshly rebuilt engine for 45 minutes when I knew water was getting in the oil.  Sure, *maybe* it would cure itself, but if it doesn't, what are the chances your bearings will still be good?    

Regards,
Anthony.  
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