Water in pump oil

[Anthony G 14]

I also posted this in the maintenance section.

I had my pressure washer covered and heat lamped during the winter. I took the cover off the other day and test run everything before I used it in the real world. As i was testing a rain cloud came in and poured down for about an hour. When I went back out I realized the red cap on my Cat pump had broken off and there was water in the oil. I ran it for a few minutes and then changed the oil............ran it some more and I still have milk in the crankcase. What is the best way to get the rest of the water out?

Thanks,

Anthony

[Russ Johnson 141]

As long as the rain water is the only moisture in the crankcase, a couple more oil changes should correct it. The water collects in the bearings and on the sides of the housing, so the oil will pick it up when the pump runs. If it keeps milking up, a front end check may be in order.

[Anthony G 14]

Thanks Russ. Have dumped it once and bought enough for 2 more oil changes today.