Got the FL -RUNNING- ......it is perfect.
No oil, or water leaks anywhere, all cylinder seals dry.
Runs smooth.....needs a muffler.
Guess I won't be dealing with blocks & parts & such.....yee haw.
Had gurgling sounds from the engine on first start up with no oil pressure. None for an uncomfortably long time....20? seconds....then oil around the filter & on the ground underneath...
Investigations revealed, the oil filter was just about finger tight....story I got was that apparently when it was 5 deg outside some twit started it up and redlined it....sudden puddle of engine oil appeared under machine. Towed to the spot in the parking lot I found it at where it sat for 3? years
SO.....
Took off filter, re-situated the gasked in the groove, reinstalled and added 2 quarts of oil....all is well.....45lbs pressure cold.
My take on chain of events:
Oil was thick.....RPM & pressure high.....spit out a 3/4" long section of the oil filter GASKET. Thus the copious quantity of oil on the ground as reported by not-to-ambitious mechanic. He said he thought a rod put a hole in the block...and that made the oil leak out....
There was lots of water in the oil ...engine & hydraulic. so will change all fluids. Already did the oil & now it's pretty clear. Bring it up to temp for awhile, then change again...
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the people that did their part on this project. The FL driver-red-liner, and mechanic that chose to not investigate further.....
THANKS GUYS!
PS: I'd like to get a manual for this thing