Roger Long wrote:

I just met the follow across the dock who bought a Paceship sailboat
about 25 – 27 feet long. He’s a small boat sailor with his first boat
so most of us know what he’s in for. I can tell I’ll be giving him
lots of help.

He doesn’t know what the engine is but it says "Universal" on the
panel and is a single cylinder diesel with the cylinder horizontal. It
runs well but he has a bilge full of oil and he says it only leaks
when it is running. Then, it leaks a lot.

Is anyone here familiar with these engines? Can you tell me what it is
and point me to someplace where I can learn more about it? Any
opinions about the first place to look for the leak appreciated.


I think one of the other posters could be right, sound like
it could be a front main bearing. OTOH there is no reason to
tear the engine apart before making sure. It never hurts to
check the easy stuff first.

If the engine is cleaned off thoroughly (a novel concept to
some) it is much easier to spot leaks. For example rocker
covers can leak prodigiously and are much easier to fix.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King