Ed Anderson wrote:

 >

One other thing Ed. I have been meaning to do this myself for quite
some time but have not got around to it yet. Put a sample of the
oil fuel mix you use in a glass jar, let it sit and see if
the oil separates.

Paul Lamar

Good idea,

   I will try that.  The 2 cycle oil I had been using was that sold by Petti
(sp?) Racing down Florida way.  I have no real idea how it compares with
other 2 cycle or how well it stays in suspension.  If it does not stay in
suspension with the gasoline, then indeed, it could have seperated during
the time the aircraft has been sitting there.  If it did/does then the
flooding could indeed have washed the oil off the seals.

Ed

Its a hard lesson to learn if it does separate.

Paul Lamar
 
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