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Troubleshoot with non-electrical gauges.
In Response To: A neighbor has a - new to him - boat at the docks. Symptom: ()
For temperature, try checking with an IR or contact digital thermometer. For oil pressure, remove the electrical sender and screw in a real mechanical pressure gauge. Find out whether you're chasing a real problem or an electrical gremlin. FWIW, with two wacky readings I'd suspect electrical - probably a ground.
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- A neighbor has a - new to him - boat at the docks. Symptom:
- oil temp
- Does he have the exhaust chock open? Is he pumping water.
- Some oil pressure guages read when the resistance increases (result of heat); and others react the reverse way.
- Troubleshoot with non-electrical gauges.
- It could be a mismatch between senders and gauges.
- He could also ask the PO for suggestion