I have a 94 Chaparral 2130 SS.

PROBLEM #1:
I have noticed in the last few times out that my oil pressure is high.
About 45 when idelling and about 60-70 when crusing at 80% of top speed. I
checked the oil and the oil pressure sender both seem to be fine. Any
suggestions? I don't know if this could be related but a friend of mine ran
into a sand bar about 1 month ago (no damage or anything tho).

PROBLEM#2:
Also I noticed the last few times out that when cruising at normal speed i
saw a blue type smoke, (nothing was overheating tho). I stopped the boat
but couldn't pinpoint anything (no leaks). Then when attempting to start it
it would stall out after idelling for about 20 seconds. I let it sit for
about 5-10 minutes then it seemed to run fine the rest of the day. Any
suggestions?

Could these two things be related?

Thanks for any input!

-Matt

"Matt" wrote in message ...
I have a 94 Chaparral 2130 SS.

PROBLEM #1:
I have noticed in the last few times out that my oil pressure is high.
About 45 when idelling and about 60-70 when crusing at 80% of top speed. I
checked the oil and the oil pressure sender both seem to be fine. Any
suggestions? I don't know if this could be related but a friend of mine ran
into a sand bar about 1 month ago (no damage or anything tho).

PROBLEM#2:
Also I noticed the last few times out that when cruising at normal speed i
saw a blue type smoke, (nothing was overheating tho). I stopped the boat
but couldn't pinpoint anything (no leaks). Then when attempting to start it
it would stall out after idelling for about 20 seconds. I let it sit for
about 5-10 minutes then it seemed to run fine the rest of the day. Any
suggestions?

Could these two things be related?

Thanks for any input!

-Matt


High oil pressure can result from over filling the engine with oil, or
switching to a heavier oil. Is the oil level correct? Did this problem
start right after changing the oil? Did you change the type oil used?
Do you have the right oil filter? You might want to replace it. Have
you been working on the oil lines and could you have swapped them.
It's also possible the pressure relief valve in the oil pump is stuck
closed.

As far as the blue smoke, blue smoke indicates your burning engine
oil. You could need valve stem seals or rings. Time for a compression
test.

John,

I have just started noticing it recently. I had the oil changed at the end
of last year and it was at a regular compression up until 3 weeks ago. The
oil is at a normal level too, and I haven't swapped any hoses.


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"Matt" wrote in message
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I have a 94 Chaparral 2130 SS.

PROBLEM #1:
I have noticed in the last few times out that my oil pressure is high.
About 45 when idelling and about 60-70 when crusing at 80% of top speed.
I
checked the oil and the oil pressure sender both seem to be fine. Any
suggestions? I don't know if this could be related but a friend of mine
ran
into a sand bar about 1 month ago (no damage or anything tho).

PROBLEM#2:
Also I noticed the last few times out that when cruising at normal speed
i
saw a blue type smoke, (nothing was overheating tho). I stopped the
boat
but couldn't pinpoint anything (no leaks). Then when attempting to
start it
it would stall out after idelling for about 20 seconds. I let it sit
for
about 5-10 minutes then it seemed to run fine the rest of the day. Any
suggestions?

Could these two things be related?

Thanks for any input!

-Matt


High oil pressure can result from over filling the engine with oil, or
switching to a heavier oil. Is the oil level correct? Did this problem
start right after changing the oil? Did you change the type oil used?
Do you have the right oil filter? You might want to replace it. Have
you been working on the oil lines and could you have swapped them.
It's also possible the pressure relief valve in the oil pump is stuck
closed.

As far as the blue smoke, blue smoke indicates your burning engine
oil. You could need valve stem seals or rings. Time for a compression
test.