What is in this reservoir? 4.3L

[nichollb]

Hello,


Can some one please help me with 2 questions.

In the photo what is in the reservoir with the orange cap? The fluid is very low, off the dip stick. Power steering is my guess? if that is correct do I fill/check it hot or cold? can I just get fluid off the shelf at Napa?

#2 My hours meter on the dash is not working? where does it get it's reading from? Is there any way to test the meter it self? I have it out of the boat trying to figure out what gives it a signal that the engine is running.

1991 FourWinns 4.3L v6 OMC .

 

[slasmith1]

Re: What is in this reservoir? 4.3L

yes that is your power steering pump.
right off the shelf at napa works fine.
most have a hot and cold check line on the dip stick but it is usually better to check hot.

 

[wire2]

Re: What is in this reservoir? 4.3L

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#2 My hours meter on the dash is not working? where does it get it's reading from? Is there any way to test the meter it self? I have it out of the boat trying to figure out what gives it a signal that the engine is running.

1991 FourWinns 4.3L v6 OMC .

Check for +12v at the wires to the hourmeter when the key is on. If so, the meter is probably defective. If no 12v, connect the hot wire to a purple lead in the engine harness, black to ground.

You can test the meter by putting 12v to it from a battery charger or 12v adapter. There may be a small rotating wheel on the face to show that it's running.

 

[nichollb]

Re: What is in this reservoir? 4.3L

Ok
Thanks to both of you.

Ill play with the meter tommrow and see what I can figure out.