Hi,
I am running a jP3 in a narrowboat and am currently on the River Stort. It has been shallow/weedy and places (deep draught) so the engine has been loaded up more than normal. This has been exacerbated by weed regularly wrapping around the prop causing even more drag (and load). The result is more smoke than usual (expected?) but also a lot of oil has been spraying out the vertical exhaust. There was actually pools of oil around the base of the exhaust (on the roof). Is this what you would expect when under heavy load?
I was advised, at purchase, to oil the rockers/valves etc and fill the cylinder head recess prior to each start, which I do. The manual only says to do this after a service/starting first time etc. Is it necessary to do this every time given that each running day is, at most, 4-5 hours and never at full revs? I sometimes wonder whether I am giving her too much oil although I do keep an eye on the dipstick level.
Any advice/experience welcome.
Cheers
Steve