[C320-list] Lube gear Oil

[Jack Fitzgibbon]

Thanks for the confirmation Bert,  Used Shell Rotella 30W.

Jack
Wetted Bliss
441


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On May 10, 2010, at 7:45 PM, BAdams3491 at aol.com wrote:

> 30w for the engine is fine as long as it is rated for diesel   
> engines and
> not gas engines.  Oil not rated for diesels should never be  used in  
> any
> diesel engine.
>
> Bert
> At Ease
> #442
>
>
> In a message dated 5/10/2010 4:47:33 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> hcreech at comcast.net writes:
>
> When I  first purchase my boat #606 I attended a very good diesel  
> class.
> The told me  30w in both the engine and the transmission, ten  
> seasons, no
> problems.
>
>
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser #606
>
>
>
> ----- Original  Message -----
> From: BAdams3491 at aol.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 5:26:14 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lube gear Oil
>
> My Yanmar guru says diesel  15w40 in the engine and straight 30w in  
> the
> transmission. Been working  fine for a number of years.
>
> Bert
> At Ease
> #442
>
>
> In a  message dated 5/9/2010 1:42:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> chuters at earthlink.net writes:
>
> I have a 97 3GM30 Yanmar. I'm  looking for the specific brand and type
> lube oil used in the transmission.  Is it the same as the oil used in
> the engine or is it a different  viscosity/type?
>
> thanks
>
> Jack
> s/v Wetted Bliss
> #441
>
>