Is it possible to use a b18 block when the complete motor was under water?

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Sep 25, 2005 | 06:33 PM

seeeya04

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From: I GET AROUND, MS, united states

thanks

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Sep 25, 2005 | 06:42 PM

mmuller

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Re: Is it possible to use a b18 block when the complete motor was under water? (seeeya04)

i would at least take out the oil pan, make sure everything is dry and clean; reoil.

Sep 25, 2005 | 06:46 PM

seeeya04

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Re: Is it possible to use a b18 block when the complete motor was under water? (mmuller)

Yes i know thats what i would do to is change oil and ect but iam asking can i use the complete block because. i know its not hydrolocked or nothing it just got submerged under water.. during the storm i just want to know if it is safe to use..

Sep 26, 2005 | 01:24 AM

Cuda70

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Personally, I would do a complete tear-down and have it vatted. Salt water is not good for soft metal like bearings.

But I am pretty **** about stuff like this. I dont know what kind of insurance you have, but I bet they are rubber stamping claims for anything hurricane related right now.