390Express
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1) Issue 1 - port motor has a V-drive warning and I can't seem to clear it. Interested in determining how to clear the code (engine scanner doesn't show anything), and if possible, how to jump out the warning so it goes away, even artificially. I've read some conflicting information, that the waring is related to fluid level, and some that say that it's related to fluid temperature.
I've read that the proper way to clear the code is to drive at 1,500rpm, and the warning will go away. Did that yesterday, and it didn't work. The warning seems to be messing with the operation of the boat. That motor falls on its face right at 2k RPM. Is that correct? Seems to go in a "safe mode," right at 2k RPM.
2) Boat sat for a few years before I bought it, in Michigan heating and cooling cycles, and ended up getting some condensation in the V-Drives. V-drives have noticeable water in it, but it gets better every fluid change, and level never increases (I don't believe the case is cracked, allowing more water in). The manual says it's supposed to take straight 30W. I tried flushing it, to no avail. I ran new oil into it, until clear oil came out, but there's so much fluid stuck to the gears and walls, that when I put new fluid in it, it still looks cloudy.
I considered filling it with diesel fuel, letting it sit for 24 hours, and draining the diesel fuel. I also considered putting slightly heavier fluid in the V-Drives (40 or 50 wt), running that for a while, then draining that fluid, or putting the old oil from my truck (which is pretty black) in the V-Drive, cruising around the marina at idle speed, and draining that out. I could probably do that 2-3 times per drive, if I changed the oil in both cars and the truck.
What is the best option to get the condensation out of the drive?
Is it better to run traditional oil or synthetic oil in the V-drive?
How do I clear that damn code?
I've read that the proper way to clear the code is to drive at 1,500rpm, and the warning will go away. Did that yesterday, and it didn't work. The warning seems to be messing with the operation of the boat. That motor falls on its face right at 2k RPM. Is that correct? Seems to go in a "safe mode," right at 2k RPM.
2) Boat sat for a few years before I bought it, in Michigan heating and cooling cycles, and ended up getting some condensation in the V-Drives. V-drives have noticeable water in it, but it gets better every fluid change, and level never increases (I don't believe the case is cracked, allowing more water in). The manual says it's supposed to take straight 30W. I tried flushing it, to no avail. I ran new oil into it, until clear oil came out, but there's so much fluid stuck to the gears and walls, that when I put new fluid in it, it still looks cloudy.
I considered filling it with diesel fuel, letting it sit for 24 hours, and draining the diesel fuel. I also considered putting slightly heavier fluid in the V-Drives (40 or 50 wt), running that for a while, then draining that fluid, or putting the old oil from my truck (which is pretty black) in the V-Drive, cruising around the marina at idle speed, and draining that out. I could probably do that 2-3 times per drive, if I changed the oil in both cars and the truck.
What is the best option to get the condensation out of the drive?
Is it better to run traditional oil or synthetic oil in the V-drive?
How do I clear that damn code?