Grajan
Member
I am in the process of purchasing a Hardy Seawings 234 and as I have been a “rag & stick” man up till now I don’t know a lot about VP outdrive diesel units
After sea trials I noticed that there was more than several oil splashes on the transom adjacent to the engine, port side (not there before we went out, but obviously not a new happening due to the condition of the surrounding area) this was explained to me as being normal, caused by the stern sitting down on acceleration and oil being blown out of crankcase breather as it drained to the back of the engine?
Oil levels were okay before and after the trial, engine has done 900 hours and revs to 3700 under load oil pressure cold 70lbs +, hot 30+ hot at tickover
There was a tube that contained the gear? cable that leaked water when pushed down to bearer level, is there no external seal? Lastly and possibly most important is when selecting reverse it appears to engage, as props turn but it takes about 8 seconds before increasing the revs, gives reverse thrust. the current owner has got used to this situation but my marina berth is at the bottom of a blind alley and mistiming the 8 second delay will find me on top of the main marina walkway!! The current owner tells me that the gear linkage is checked on an annual basis by a VP dealer and that the delay is possibly due to mis adjustment at some time but will improve with use???
Having reached the age where reliability ranks higher than adventure I need to know that I have a reliable engine and drive and would appreciate any guidance on these matters
Brgds Graham G
After sea trials I noticed that there was more than several oil splashes on the transom adjacent to the engine, port side (not there before we went out, but obviously not a new happening due to the condition of the surrounding area) this was explained to me as being normal, caused by the stern sitting down on acceleration and oil being blown out of crankcase breather as it drained to the back of the engine?
Oil levels were okay before and after the trial, engine has done 900 hours and revs to 3700 under load oil pressure cold 70lbs +, hot 30+ hot at tickover
There was a tube that contained the gear? cable that leaked water when pushed down to bearer level, is there no external seal? Lastly and possibly most important is when selecting reverse it appears to engage, as props turn but it takes about 8 seconds before increasing the revs, gives reverse thrust. the current owner has got used to this situation but my marina berth is at the bottom of a blind alley and mistiming the 8 second delay will find me on top of the main marina walkway!! The current owner tells me that the gear linkage is checked on an annual basis by a VP dealer and that the delay is possibly due to mis adjustment at some time but will improve with use???
Having reached the age where reliability ranks higher than adventure I need to know that I have a reliable engine and drive and would appreciate any guidance on these matters
Brgds Graham G