Well in the last week or so have had mechanic again check out the engine. Engine 500 hours.. 36-40Hp, Yanmar 3jh3-e with a Transmission… Model #KM3P. 2.51:1 ratio 15-40 wt oil for both. ( M in Transmission denotes Oil, not transmission fluid) New stainless elbow mixer and flange with new heat shield added.
Yes the mechanic checked out oil levels and etc... but I have learned a second look/opinion is a good idea..... and I will be making such inspections on the trip at every leg. When I get back home to Cape Coral, idiot warning lights and beeper (new ordered), get oil pressure and temp gauges added at Pedestal....
The transmission does not appear to have a dip stick for determining the level of oil. Opening up the oil adding cap for transmission( Note cap is yellow with Oil written on it on STBD side of engine, second oil cap on engine top, slightly to port, also yellow for crank case), inspection shows oil on the gears, but no oil level is observed. Of course I have not started the engine in 2 days, oil as likely drained lower....
Questions: Am I correct, no dip stick for transmission? Should the transmission level be visible at rest or should I add some oil, until the level can be seen... How do you determine proper oil level for transmission?
Regards,
Viper
Yes the mechanic checked out oil levels and etc... but I have learned a second look/opinion is a good idea..... and I will be making such inspections on the trip at every leg. When I get back home to Cape Coral, idiot warning lights and beeper (new ordered), get oil pressure and temp gauges added at Pedestal....
The transmission does not appear to have a dip stick for determining the level of oil. Opening up the oil adding cap for transmission( Note cap is yellow with Oil written on it on STBD side of engine, second oil cap on engine top, slightly to port, also yellow for crank case), inspection shows oil on the gears, but no oil level is observed. Of course I have not started the engine in 2 days, oil as likely drained lower....
Questions: Am I correct, no dip stick for transmission? Should the transmission level be visible at rest or should I add some oil, until the level can be seen... How do you determine proper oil level for transmission?
Regards,
Viper