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Post by Tommy on Apr 10, 2015 19:21:41 GMT -5
I had just freshly cleaned and filled my 18" saw with mineral oil cut a couple of rocks then forgot to cover the saw back up. When I went to work on Tuesday we had a surprise downpour for most of the morning. My saw lid leaks pretty good - I can't tell how much water got in but it's a significant amount.
Last time this happened I cleaned it all out and started over ... now I'm wondering if that was overkill. How concerned should I be?
I'm running a newish MK-301 blade.
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Post by orrum on Apr 10, 2015 19:28:02 GMT -5
Oil floats Tommy so maybe you could syphon off the water?
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Post by Mark K on Apr 10, 2015 20:02:42 GMT -5
Someone said one time that they put water under the oil because the silt settles out and the oil rises back up. I don't know how true it is but I have considered trying it.
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Post by victor1941 on Apr 10, 2015 20:38:06 GMT -5
I agree with Orrum that oil floats and you should be able to drain any water that should be in the bottom of the tank. I would use clear plastic containers when removing the oil/water mix until you are sure the water is removed. Add all oil above any water line in the container back into the tank. The problem that I think could happen is a rusted tank bottom if allowed to set. The blade should be above any water line unless the machine is running and the water is mixed with the oil at this time. Best of luck.
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 10, 2015 21:36:16 GMT -5
I would run the saw for a minute and see if the oil starts to look white and frothy like when you get water in the crankcase of a car. If it does dump and filter, if not use it as is till you're ready to clean the saw.
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Post by Tommy on Apr 11, 2015 0:10:31 GMT -5
Oil floats Tommy so maybe you could syphon off the water? I actually tried that - it didn't go well haha. While trying to hold the end of the hose under 1" of liquid I oversucked and got a mouthful of oily goodness. More difficult than it would seem...
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Post by catmandewe on Apr 11, 2015 0:50:37 GMT -5
Freeze it and pull the ice out.
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Post by Peruano on Apr 11, 2015 6:40:08 GMT -5
You don't want it in there. Remember every other used motorcycle that you've ever considered buying. Rusting tanks from small amounts of water, even in the gas. Freezing it is one way; pour the oil into a tall thin container that will concentrate the oil on top and in a deep layer that can be siphoned, scooped or soaked up is another alternative. Have you ever helped get some of the grease out of the drippings prior to making the turkey gravy at Thanksgiving? A little bit of water is not a problem and probably would evaporate in hot weather, but you don't want a lot. Live and learn. Tom
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Post by Tommy on Apr 11, 2015 9:19:10 GMT -5
Freeze it and pull the ice out. Hmmm... I'm originally blond so my first thought was how would I get my saw in a freezer? haha.
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Post by roy on Apr 11, 2015 10:31:32 GMT -5
drain it before your saw and blade starts to rust
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Post by Tommy on Apr 19, 2015 22:52:00 GMT -5
Freeze it and pull the ice out. Hi Tony - can you elaborate on this a little bit? If I were to get the oil/water into 1-gallon containers and into the freezer would the water freeze and the oil would not? Have you done it successfully? Thanks, Tommy
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 20, 2015 0:14:12 GMT -5
Yep Tommy water will go to the bottom and freeze, oil won't. You can simply pour it off, leaving the ice in the jug.
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Post by jamesp on Apr 20, 2015 8:28:39 GMT -5
Oil floats Tommy so maybe you could syphon off the water? A 3/8 tube syphoning under the oil will get that water. I agree with orrum. Just let it separate and settle well before drawing it off. should be no problem.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 20, 2015 9:23:39 GMT -5
Drain it and start over-better safe than sorry..........
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 9:49:52 GMT -5
Tommy, Tony would leave his outside in winter. You will have to jug it as you describe. Oil will thicken at freezing temps but will still pour.
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Post by Tommy on Apr 20, 2015 9:54:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I've already drained it and filtered it to a reasonably clear color through brown paper bags. Unfortunately the water passed through the filter too so I wanted to make sure about the freezing thing before funneling it into gallon sized jugs to fit in my freezer.
ps. Thanks Scott - we were posting at the same time.
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Post by catmandewe on Apr 20, 2015 19:28:39 GMT -5
I see you already got your answer. Afterwards you can make margaritas too.
Tony
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 20, 2015 21:47:45 GMT -5
Saw snot margaritas. Yum!
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Post by Tommy on Apr 20, 2015 22:32:04 GMT -5
On the rocks of course heehee
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