kohleer gen water in cylinders

[larrytbull]

Hi,

I have a kohler 6.5cez gas genset circa 1995.
Just had mechanic replace starter, and when I went to start it, no start

I checked for the usual suspects and found that one of the cylinders (one closest to exhaust hose)
was spitting out water when I pulled the plugs. When I say spitting out, I mean spitting out
I shut off my raw water intake and water stopped, ran oil through cylinders to prevent corrosion, but not sure how the water is coming in to cylinders. Mechanic is a little stumped
any one with experience in these gensets have any suggestions?

thanks

 

[Quint4]

If you crank them too long without starting, it is possible to pull water into the cylinders.....could this have happened? Kohler advises to shut sea cock for pro-longed starting attempts.

 

[larrytbull]

perhaps so,