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05-17-2011, 10:38 AM
I have a 83' S&S 351W PS. I first want to say thanks for reading this and any insight anyone can provide.
I know the issues of correct dipsticks, dipstick mark locations and oil levels have been discussed here somewhat.
Like others it seems like I can only get a little less than 4 quarts out and then refill with the same to get it to full. I always keep the oil at full and measure it after about 30 sec. with the boat level on the trailer which seems to match with it in the water.
Would someone with a similar engine that seems to be able to get the correct amount of oil out and in their engine be so kind measure their dipstick marks so I can compare to mine.
I'm not loosing oil. I am either not getting it all out through the drain tube through the hull or my dipstick is marked wrong.
Did some research and called the dealer and I have the correct dipstick however I don't know if it is marked correctly. The oil tube and dipstick definitely look original.
I have the R041032 which is for a 71'-85 PCM 8-14 degree.
There is a R041032A which is for 89 up PCM 8-14 degree.
The R041033A covers the R041033 & R041033A for PCM 0-7 degree applications.
Dealer said to use the R041032A or I can find the R041032 on-line. I don't know the difference between the two.
I suppose since the dipstick is for a 8-14 degree I could check the engine angle which I think is about 15 degree from the manual or 16 degrees based on the strut angle. Then check it at 8 degree and then the midpoint of 10 degrees which may be the best. Maybe this is where the problem is at times since we have dipsticks that are measuring the oil level at the limit of their tolerance range.
Thanks for the help.
I know the issues of correct dipsticks, dipstick mark locations and oil levels have been discussed here somewhat.
Like others it seems like I can only get a little less than 4 quarts out and then refill with the same to get it to full. I always keep the oil at full and measure it after about 30 sec. with the boat level on the trailer which seems to match with it in the water.
Would someone with a similar engine that seems to be able to get the correct amount of oil out and in their engine be so kind measure their dipstick marks so I can compare to mine.
I'm not loosing oil. I am either not getting it all out through the drain tube through the hull or my dipstick is marked wrong.
Did some research and called the dealer and I have the correct dipstick however I don't know if it is marked correctly. The oil tube and dipstick definitely look original.
I have the R041032 which is for a 71'-85 PCM 8-14 degree.
There is a R041032A which is for 89 up PCM 8-14 degree.
The R041033A covers the R041033 & R041033A for PCM 0-7 degree applications.
Dealer said to use the R041032A or I can find the R041032 on-line. I don't know the difference between the two.
I suppose since the dipstick is for a 8-14 degree I could check the engine angle which I think is about 15 degree from the manual or 16 degrees based on the strut angle. Then check it at 8 degree and then the midpoint of 10 degrees which may be the best. Maybe this is where the problem is at times since we have dipsticks that are measuring the oil level at the limit of their tolerance range.
Thanks for the help.