snowdog oil in combustion chamber

[joefishmore]

My snowdog tiped over nd oil got in combustion chamber, how do I deal with this ?

[ronco]

Pull your spark plug out and crank it over to push the oil out. Maybe flush the chamber with some diesel, not as flammable as gas.

[hardwater diehard]

Remove the plug and get the piston up to the top.....soak and/or drain as much oil as you can out of the cylinder ..if you attempted to start it while it was full of oil ..the exhaust may be filled with some of the oil ..gonna smoke for sure ..the plug may be fouled as well a new plug may also be in order ...also make sure the oil is full .

[Huntindave]

My snowdog tiped over nd oil got in combustion chamber, how do I deal with this ?

Absolutely pull the plug and crank it over to pump out all the excess oil.  Otherwise you run the danger of "hydro locking" the piston and damage to the engine.

[DR.SPECKLER]

i don't think oil in the combustion chamber will  do any harm really.extra lubed top end.just let it sit for a for a few days and oil will  find its way back to the crankcase..i tip over engines im working on all the time.let them sit for a day or 2.might smoke a bit for a few minutes.putting the piston all the way down will speed up the process.

[Fishingjg]

I agree, change the plug and fire it up, it may smoke a little but will be fine.

JG

[esox_xtm]

Pull the spark plug and give it a spritz of carb cleaner or a swish in some gas to clean off most of the oil. That way it'll start easier. Make sure the cylinder isn't slugged with oil. It doesn't have to all be out but the piston needs room to cycle. If you can see the top of the piston in the plug hole when you turn it over you'll be fine. A spritz of carb cleaner or starting fluid before you replace the spark plug (use the original plug) will thin what oil is left and help it burn off faster.

Once it's running again, let the smoke clear and then replace that plug with a fresh one. No sense in fouling a brand new sparky plug.

[joefishmore]

Thanks for the help. Did what everybody suggested and started right up. Worked on it for 20 min before I remembered to put spark plug wire back on.

Smoked alot so may get some additive, sea foam.
The snowdog is very unstable and tippy especially in the 9 inches of snow we got last night.
If I had known it  was this bad I probably wouldn't have bought it

[Gamalot]

YUP! All of these track machines are top heavy given they ride on a rather narrow track. Snowdog's track is 20 inches wide and actually wider than most snowmobile tracks but they are still top heavy and tippy. Part of the learning process with these machines, Snowdog's or the homemade versions is learning how to handle the different terrains we have to cross. Hard packed ridges and deep hard ruts along side of soft snow are the main culprits. You can save it from laying over some of the time but I have laid mine over twice now in those exact conditions. We don't have skis as outriggers so expect the unexpected and at times you have to be forceful on the handle bars to keep it up. I tried driving mine on the side of the plowed road the very first time I took it for a spin. Bad idea. I also find while out on a flat lake I am better off making my own track rather than following existing ones. I think if you are riding in the sled and sitting down on a seat then you gave up most of your ability to control possible tip overs.

Gam

[joefishmore]

YUP! All of these track machines are top heavy given they ride on a rather narrow track. Snowdog's track is 20 inches wide and actually wider than most snowmobile tracks but they are still top heavy and tippy. Part of the learning process with these machines, Snowdog's or the homemade versions is learning how to handle the different terrains we have to cross. Hard packed ridges and deep hard ruts along side of soft snow are the main culprits. You can save it from laying over some of the time but I have laid mine over twice now in those exact conditions. We don't have skis as outriggers so expect the unexpected and at times you have to be forceful on the handle bars to keep it up. I tried driving mine on the side of the plowed road the very first time I took it for a spin. Bad idea. I also find while out on a flat lake I am better off making my own track rather than following existing ones. I think if you are riding in the sled and sitting down on a seat then you gave up most of your ability to control possible tip overs.

Gam
Do you ride standing ? Isn't the seat in the way ? It doesn't seem to be removeable ?

[Gamalot]

I bought just the empty sled with no seat and stand when I am motoring.

Gam

[joefishmore]

Anybody know how much gas the tank holds, standard 13mer with reverse. The imformation that comes with it is skimpy.

[Gamalot]

Anybody know how much gas the tank holds, standard 13mer with reverse. The imformation that comes with it is skimpy.

I think it holds just a little over a gallon of gas but that will take you a very long way.

Gam