[second chance]

Hello Yall,

I am a "Brand New Owner" of a 1994 Mariah 180 Talari. I've been boating for 28 years, so this is not my first go around with boats (Actually it's my 8th boat). I bought this boat knowing that it has an engine problem. When I crank it up it runs great, but I'm getting milky oil coming out of the crankcase vent tube that goes to the bottom of the flame arrester on top of the carb. I'm not sure if it's a head, head gasket, cracked block or the exhaust manifold butterflies. Both exhaust manifolds and risers where replaced by the previous owner last week. If anybody can help it would be greatly appreciated. I look foward to being a part of this really COOL website!!!

[mikeyt]

welcome aboard! Since you have replaced the risers/manifolds (& hopefully used the correct Mercruiser gaskets) then i would suspect a head gasket. Have you changed the oil & filter since the risers/manifolds were done?

[second chance]

Have not changed the oil yet, just got back from PR, plan on doing it this weekend. I may be on here again asking for help! Thank you!