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Re: V drive light on

Postby ColRon » April 25th, 2022, 4:47 pm

Firstclass, I would check to see if you have loose connection. It shouldn’t blink. It should be either on or off above 1200 rpm. Could also be a bad pressure switch.
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Re: V drive light on

Postby Firstclass » May 23rd, 2022, 7:08 am

Hey there,
I'm currently changing my v drive oil. But I'm a bit wondering about the oil amount I have to fill in.

My boat comes with a manual for Walter V Drives. Still I cannot identify if it's a RV10D or RV20D... any clue?
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Re: V drive light on

Postby KandJ72 » May 31st, 2022, 10:28 am

Firstclass,
Is the light a constant blinking/flashing or somewhat random? If it's random it could be a bad contact on the bulb itself, I found that issue with my '76. At idle while docking Port side would stay steady and Starboard would flicker and flash and then at times not come on at all. I tried swapping pressure switches, no change, tested with manual pressure gauge, all good, finally found the one bulb socket was just loose!!! :lol:
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Re: V drive light on

Postby KandJ72 » June 6th, 2022, 12:19 pm

Firstclass,
Here is a link to the service manual for Walter V drives. I was only able to skim it quick yet it might help in identifying which unit you have. I did see the fluid difference is 1 pint or 2 pints, If you cant figure out which it is I'd say add just 1 pint 1st and check level. Then add only if it seems very low at that point. Hope this helps.

http://www.svsarah.com/Sarah/Manuals/Me ... -Drive.pdf
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Re: V drive light on

Postby Torsson » July 18th, 2022, 5:01 pm

Firstclass wrote:Source of the post Hey there,

Is there a difference between the v-drive light staying on or blinking? Mine is blinking continuously while driving above 1200 rpm


It should not do that. If you wan't help start a own thread about it and you will get help

Did miss the second page and ppl are helping you. sorry
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