Sweet marie
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2012
- Messages
- 71
- Location
- Usa
- Vessel Name
- Riley G
- Vessel Make
- 29 Guilles (custom built)
Hi,
I am hoping that another Californian owner can shed some light on my concerns. I have a 1979 Californian 34LRC with the twin 185hp Perkins. When I change the engine oil I only get about 6 quarts out of each engine, including filter change. I run them until they are hot, anchor, and then use the electric pumps plumbed through the drain plug to empty the oil. The oils at that point is thin and flows freely. The problem is that the manual calls for 10.8 quarts for these motors. Does anybody else out there have the same arrangement and same problem? Is it possible that the oil cooling circuit could hold over 4 quarts? I also wonder if the hash marks on my dipstick could be in the wrong place. The engines run great and have 50 and 62 psi at a 1550 cruise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John
I am hoping that another Californian owner can shed some light on my concerns. I have a 1979 Californian 34LRC with the twin 185hp Perkins. When I change the engine oil I only get about 6 quarts out of each engine, including filter change. I run them until they are hot, anchor, and then use the electric pumps plumbed through the drain plug to empty the oil. The oils at that point is thin and flows freely. The problem is that the manual calls for 10.8 quarts for these motors. Does anybody else out there have the same arrangement and same problem? Is it possible that the oil cooling circuit could hold over 4 quarts? I also wonder if the hash marks on my dipstick could be in the wrong place. The engines run great and have 50 and 62 psi at a 1550 cruise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John