[Alberg30] 2GM20F Oil Blow-out

[Voyager Toronto]

Stephen, the threaded hole the oil blows out of is near, slightly below and 
on the AFT side of the filter (NOT towards the crankshaft pulley, but in the 
other direction). It is partially hidden behind the engine foot, at the 
level where the foot bends from vertical to horizontal. It is the lowest of 
three holes that are in an almost vertical line. Because of really tight 
access I could see it only with the aid of a small mirror after I'd removed 
the filter. I doubt any device could thread into it, as the foot would be in 
the way. I'm not even sure I'd be able to plug it if I needed to, even with 
a short plug--it's that close to the foot.

I'm intrigued by your info on your fuel line dimensions; after consulting 
the list I installed 3/8" supply and 1/4" return hoses. If you are aware of 
any hazards with this, please let me know.

Calvin, Voyager#30

>From: "sousa, stephen (ENG)" <sousa_stephen at emc.com>
>Reply-To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
>To: "'Alberg 30 public list'" <public-list at alberg30.org>
>Subject: RE: [Alberg30] 2GM20F Oil Blow-out
>Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:12:12 -0400
>
>Calvin,
>
>There are two holes in the block, one near the the crankshaft pulley. There
>is an oil pressure regulator value that screws into that hole. Offset near
>the filter is the oil pressure sending unit. Also one other thing, there is
>a in-line fuse in the wiring harness which you should spray to stop 
>corrison
>in the hot lead.
>
>The fuel line that I use for the 2GM20F is 1/2 inch i.d. for fuel and 
>return
>to the tank. The fuel return is warm not hot, so you can use a rubber 
>return
>line.
>
>Any other questions, please send me a note.
>
>Stephen
>#114
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Voyager Toronto [mailto:voyagertoronto at hotmail.com]
>Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 9:36 PM
>To: public-list at alberg30.org
>Subject: [Alberg30] 2GM20F Oil Blow-out
>
>
>I've completed installation of a 2GM20F; when I cranked the engine for the
>first time, it spilled a mess of oil from what turns out to be an unplugged
>threaded hole near the lube-oil filter, behind and partially hidden by the
>engine foot. As the manual refers to pump-out when doing an oil-change, I
>presume this is not a drain hole shipped to me without the plug. I can see
>what I take to be the oil-pressure sender near and in front of the lube-oil
>filter (towards the front of the engine) with it's wire lead, so I presume
>this hole is not for a missing sending unit. The manual does caution not to
>overfill with oil as the excess may blow out of the "breather". Is this the
>"breather" hole? If so, something is wrong because the engine was not
>overfilled, and oil continues to blow out when the engine is cranked even
>the oil level dipstick showing below maximum fill. Does any 2GM20F owner
>have any experience with this? What's this hole, what's my problem, and how
>do I solve it?
>Thanks,
>Calvin, Voyager #30.
>
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