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Well, I guess I'm surprised that rain water can so easily flow from the outside of the engine to the crankcase via the cylinders. But apparently that is perfectly reasonable.
Normally the generator is under a raintight leanto but that was removed for access for the painters, and then subsequently the heavens poured multiple inches of rain onto us.
The water entry was probably though the air cleaner - it's open all around since being under the leanto meant it was not exposed to weather (until the painter episode).. Maybe I'll find a Tupperware container and adapt it as a shield in case this happens again.
Now that I've changed the oil and filter I'll run it for a couple of hours to emulsify as much water as I can then re-change the oil and filter.
Thanks all for the information!
Stu
Normally the generator is under a raintight leanto but that was removed for access for the painters, and then subsequently the heavens poured multiple inches of rain onto us.
The water entry was probably though the air cleaner - it's open all around since being under the leanto meant it was not exposed to weather (until the painter episode).. Maybe I'll find a Tupperware container and adapt it as a shield in case this happens again.
Now that I've changed the oil and filter I'll run it for a couple of hours to emulsify as much water as I can then re-change the oil and filter.
Thanks all for the information!
Stu