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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.
    • I haven't seen the boat, only talked on the street.
  • 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.
      • I remember them from the early '80's
        • Having left my old 38'x11' low decked boat, going below the Nonesuch, was outrageous!
      • http://www.tadiesels.com/instrument_panel.html
  • Troubleshoot with non-electrical gauges.
  • It could be a mismatch between senders and gauges.
  • He could also ask the PO for suggestion