Service manual

TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
Page 1C-26 90-861329--1 MARCH 1999
Oil Pressure
Miscellaneous
Problem Special Information
Measuring oil pressure
Use a good automotive oil pressure test
gauge. Do not rely on the oil pressure
gauge in the boat.
Check engine oil level with boat at rest in
the water
Oil level should be between the ADD and
FULL marks
Oil level in crankcase above FULL mark
May cause loss of engine rpm, oil
pressure gauge fluctuation, drop in oil
pressure, and hydraulic valve lifter noise
at high rpm
Oil level in crankcase below ADD mark
Low oil pressure; oil pressure gauge
fluctuation; internal engine noise and/or
damage
Change in oil pressure
This may be a normal condition. Oil
pressure may read high in the cooler times
of the day, and when engine is not up to
operating temperature. As the air
temperature warms up and engine is
running at normal opening temperature, it
is normal for oil pressure to drop.
Low engine oil pressure at idle
With modern engines and engine oils, low
oil pressure readings at idle do not
necessarily mean there is a problem. If
valve lifters do not “clatter” (at idle), there
is a sufficient volume of oil to lubricate all
internal moving parts properly. The reason
for the drop in oil pressure is that engine
heat causes an expansion of the internal
tolerances in the engine and, also, the oil
will thin out somewhat from heat.
Low engine oil pressure at idle after
running at a high rpm
Refer to preceding items
Boats with dual engines
It is not uncommon to see different oil
pressure readings between the two
engines, as long as both engines fall
within specifications. Differences in oil
pressure can be attributed to differences
in engine tolerances, gauges, wiring,
senders, etc.
Boats with dual stations Refer to preceding
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