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rocdiver · 12-06-2006, 07:54 AM

Good Day All!!

I have recently taken over a 104' Broward, 1984 with 12v92a Detroits. The crew changover wasn't exactly harmonious so I didn't get a lot of inside scoop from the previous Captain.

I recently took her out for a little spin and got "Low Gear Oil Presure" alarm on the starboard DDEC system. I never lost any propulsion, as far as I could tell, and the gear oil levels are perfect.

When I took her back to idle in neutral the gear oil pressure dropped to zero as opposed to about 100 on the port side. Re-engaging her got me up to about 80.

Anybody with similar experience that might point me in the right direction?

Many thanks in advance for any help and . . .

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY!!!!!

ROCKY

12-06-2006, 07:54 AM	#1
rocdiver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida/Avalon NJ/St John USVI Posts: 33	Low Gear Oil Pressure Good Day All!! I have recently taken over a 104' Broward, 1984 with 12v92a Detroits. The crew changover wasn't exactly harmonious so I didn't get a lot of inside scoop from the previous Captain. I recently took her out for a little spin and got "Low Gear Oil Presure" alarm on the starboard DDEC system. I never lost any propulsion, as far as I could tell, and the gear oil levels are perfect. When I took her back to idle in neutral the gear oil pressure dropped to zero as opposed to about 100 on the port side. Re-engaging her got me up to about 80. Anybody with similar experience that might point me in the right direction? Many thanks in advance for any help and . . . HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYBODY!!!!! ROCKY