Re: [MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-27 Thread Chris Kueny

What make and model marine diesel?

Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300TD
'02 Subaru Outback


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From: "Bill Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke


Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation  
engine 1978 never rebuild
What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes 
operation . TIA


Bill
1981 300 TD





Re: [MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-26 Thread Mitch Haley


Bill Gallagher wrote:
> 
> Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation 
> engine 1978 never rebuild
> What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes
> operation 

I'm thinking the usual, loose bearings, weak pump, combined with
oil that's so thick it builds pressure until the oil is good and
hot.




[MBZ] Marine Diesel - Westerbeke

2006-12-26 Thread Bill Gallagher
Owner said low oil pressure after twenty minutes of operation  
engine 1978 never rebuild
What are the possible causes of low oil pressure AFTER 20 minutes 
operation . TIA


Bill
1981 300 TD