Pisces
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- Joined
- Apr 27, 2020
- Messages
- 7
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Pisces
- Vessel Make
- Marshal Boat Co. Californian
Hi all.
I recently acquired a 1978 Californian (Marshal Boat Co). I was just wondering if anyone here is familiar with that craft and can tell me who manufactured the reduction gears/transmission. The engines are 6.354 Perks. The part number on the gear case starts with a GW, I think. (It's behind an engine mount and covered in goo, so it's not easy to read.)
I would like to get some service manuals or at least some specific tips about the transmission. Both sides need to be drained, flushed and refilled. On the port side, a gauge failed while I was underway and dumped all the fluid, so it ran dry for about 45 minutes before I had realized the problem. When I refilled it, it worked under a (very) quick test, but I don't want to put any additional strain on it until I know a bit more about the unit. Specifically, where are the drain plug and filter screen, what is the best way to clean any filing out of the system, and what is the best fluid to run in it at this point.
Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I recently acquired a 1978 Californian (Marshal Boat Co). I was just wondering if anyone here is familiar with that craft and can tell me who manufactured the reduction gears/transmission. The engines are 6.354 Perks. The part number on the gear case starts with a GW, I think. (It's behind an engine mount and covered in goo, so it's not easy to read.)
I would like to get some service manuals or at least some specific tips about the transmission. Both sides need to be drained, flushed and refilled. On the port side, a gauge failed while I was underway and dumped all the fluid, so it ran dry for about 45 minutes before I had realized the problem. When I refilled it, it worked under a (very) quick test, but I don't want to put any additional strain on it until I know a bit more about the unit. Specifically, where are the drain plug and filter screen, what is the best way to clean any filing out of the system, and what is the best fluid to run in it at this point.
Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Thanks