Oil reccomendations

Happy new year everyone,

Got a couple questions for ya. My 96' Nautique has the standard PCM 351, model number PLDPRR12PP, carbed, with the 1:23 tranny. When I changed my oil during winterization, I put Mobil 1 10w-30 synthetic in it. Now Have looked at my manual and found they reccomend a 40w for my engine (manual has PL&RD model and PL&RP model, which one do I have?). I hope that this is not going to be a huge issue, and would hate to waste that   6$/qt. oil. Am I going to be alright with this and what oils do you reccomend? Secondly, what type of tranny oil do you guys suggest? Thanks for the help

thanks for the help,

the manual just says a 40 weight oil, I am open to any suggestion, and will go with what is reccomended. Is the 50 weight make much difference from the 40. Will it retard the engine at all being heavier? I am not going to run it anytime soon since she's winterized. I'll keep you guys informed in spring when i bring her back to life. As far as the tranny goes, I am assuming, hook up to fake a lake, pull prop, engage tranny and let idle for a bit to warm up the fluid before sucking out?

Thanks again

Thanks for the input, good call on the strut bearings, didnt think about that. Learning new things every time i am logged in. any suggestions on where to search for what cam I do have using the model and serial numbers, or do I just change the oil in spring and run with the 20-50W VR1 no matter what cam I have?

Thanks

thanks fellas, appreciate the input

thatdude596 wrote: pennzoil or really any decent oil will work. some guys are here try to to get scientific and are out to prove they know whats best. .

Sounds like expensive advice there Dude. If you want to run cheap oil in your motor, then do so. But to spout your lack of understanding the need for ZDDP in a flat tappet cam to another CCFan could very well cost him much more than an oil change.
Cam lobe wipe out can result w/incorrect lubes,do a little research on Flat Tappett Cams and their needs to live a long life.Share useful and accurate info of dont post at all......Boat dr

351W takes 5 qts with filter. FYI - some of the engine oil dipsticks are not calibrated - my '89's is inaccurate. (had to chose words carefully on that one!)

If you want 40W, consider Shell Rotella - inexpensive & well proven.

sweet77 wrote: ANY THOUGHTS ON TYPE OF FILTER IM RUNNING A K&N NOW

Here's just about all you'll ever need to know about oil filters

A lot of the guys on this site use the Motorcraft. I also have one on right now, but I also used the PCM filters the last two years. I have a 80 Model.

If you use Fram, just do not talk about it. Trust me on this one.

I am not sure what year it started, but the serial number will be stamped on the transom. Top right hand side right below the run rail. The last two digits will be your year. My 80 is stamped into or modeled into the fiberglass.

You have a great looking boat.

Donald

Sweet, Halston?
Please turn your caps lock off. It not only makes the posts hard to read but in normal computer communication terms it means you are yelling to get your point across.

Nice looking Ski I can tell you are excited about being the new owner. Welcome to CCfan we are all excited to own Correct Craft's here just like you.

sweet77 wrote: GARY S THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON THE FILTERS IT WAS A GREAT HELP I THINK IM GOING TO USE EITHER A MOBIL 1 OR A MOTORCRAFT........81 NAUTIQUE NO SIR I DID NOT IT CAME FROM HILLIARD FLORIDA IT IS A TWO OWNER BOAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD IT WHEN I WAS A KID AND HIS SON AND I USED TO PLAY IN IT THEN HE SOLD IT TO ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND OF MINE AND HE OWNED IT FOR 7 YEARS AND NOW I OWN IT SO ITS STAYED JUST ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY..........DONALD MY BOAT IS OFFICIALLY A      "76" ITS ON THE TITILE AND THE BACK OF THE BOAT THANKS FOR THE KNOWLEDGE THANKS FOR LOOKING

Well that owner story is amost right... Brad sold me that boat out of Georgia about 5 years ago. Titled in in Wisconsin... It's a 76' for sure.. Hopefully the boat has had new stringers put in it since I sold it back to him 3 years ago. I put a ton of money in that "soggy boat".... Still looks nice, unless that's an old picture.. Hope it gives you years of enjoyment.. Taught my kids how to ski and board off that oldy moldy...

For you reunion goers, this was the famous boat that brought Billy and 79' together to work on a major starting issue the boat had.... I think it was in this boat they shared their first kiss... Hahaha


Moj'

Yep that was the SOB that didn't start the second reunion... Starter fried... Once it was replaced on that Monday, she ran great till I got rid of it for the 96'Snob....

however that is a photo i took what would be the value on that boat dont be afraid to hurt my feelings either i want to know if my "BUDDY" screwed me or not

So I paid 5 for it 5 new tubes ropes and new wake board rope and about 10 fairly new life jackets

Correct craft in Orlando said worst case 3000$ who would pay 14000 for new floor in a boat????? I'm not a wood man myself but I hear you can get it out and fiberglass it so there's no more wood in it ........SNOB what kind of $$$ did you buy and sell it for if you don't want to post this personal info please shoot me an email brad said he couldn't find the title and had to get a new one I'm feelin a little like I got shafted!!!!!

The more reading I do the more overwhelmed I get thanks for all the info fold but I'm gunna go at least one summer on the floor