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It's a Westerbeke. Funny thing, the temp and oil gauge stay maxed, with the key off.
In Response To: Some oil pressure guages read when the resistance increases (result of heat); and others react the reverse way. ()
The manual says that's to be expected(?), according to Bob(new owner).
He's replaced both the temp and oil sender, with no change. The engine seems to run fine and doesn't appear hot so he'll look into electrical problems before he starts testing actual conditions.
He thinks there may be a problem in the ground as he found lack of continuity in something(I just stopped for a few minutes). Said batteries were replaced so I thought he should check to see all grounds were re connected. Thanks for all the ideas.
BTW, a Nonesuch 30 is the biggest 30'er below, I've ever seen.
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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.
- If it's a Volvo, you might look this over...
- It's a Westerbeke. Funny thing, the temp and oil gauge stay maxed, with the key off.
- Troubleshoot with non-electrical gauges.
- It could be a mismatch between senders and gauges.
- He could also ask the PO for suggestion