[C320-list] Changing transmission fluid

[Chris Holt]

Hello Bruce,

We were told and have been putting the same oil in the tranny as in the 
engine, SAE 30.
I have the Yanmar 3GM30F with the Kanzaki transmission as well.

Hope this helps,

Chris
#447

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Stumpp" <bstumpp at comcast.net>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 12:06 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Changing transmission fluid

> I'm getting ready to change out the transmission fluid but am not sure 
> what
> fluid to use or where to get it (checking at the marina tomorrow).   Our
> C320 is a 1999, hull #674 and has a Yanmar engine. Stamped on the
> transmission is Model: KM2P, Oil: SAE20/30 HD and  Kanzaki (which I 
> believe
> is the brand).   Does the oil reference mean "Use 20 weight HD or 30 
> weight
> HD" or does it mean "use 20W30 HD? Anyone out there have the same trans
> and/or know the answer?  Is this something I'll be able to find in an
> automotive store or do the marine stores stock it?
>
> Bruce Stumpp
> #647, Adventure
> Frog Mortar Creek, MD
>