No oil pressure @ idle
 

I recently started having a problem with the port engine's oil pressure. It runs about 10 psi lower than the starboard engine. After running hard it drops to 0 psi at idle. I already eliminated the sender and the gauge as the culprit by installing a mechanical gauge. Are there any quick tests I can do before I have to yank the motor?

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

not really, sounds like A bad oil pump or bad bearings...either way it gotta come out

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

That's pretty much what I figured. How can I tell if the bearings or the pump are bad?

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

pull the oil pan and check them

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

Chisel open the oil filter and look between the pleats for the flakes of death.

BT :cool:

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

BT

"Flakes of Death" will mean bearings?

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

yes bearing particals but either way the pan has to come off

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

OK,
I pulled the oil filter and I can see bronze or brass particles in the oil. I've already started to pull the motor. Thank you GOODT and BT for helping me to isolate the problem

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

you are very welcome, if you need anything dont hesitate to call or email

Re: No oil pressure @ idle
 

would your low oil pressure alarm go off on you as well?