What type of oil shall I use for my Hundested SFT and CPT thruster?
Gear oil EP ISO 100 or 150
What does the fault message in the remote control system mean?
- See fault code.
- No connection to feedback pot.meter or feedback pot.meter defect.
- PVG valve do not react to signal
Where is the noise in the hydraulic system coming from?
Leakage in suction line (o-ring, filter or pipe damaged).
Why is the pitch control not precise?
- Control system not adjusted correct.
- Feedback pot.meter defect in one point.
- PVG valve loose connection.
- Belt to feedback pot.meter too loose.
- Hydraulic pump cannot maintain max pressure.
- Propeller hub not sufficiently greased.
Why is the clutch engaging with a “bang”?
Accumulator has lost the pressure. Recharge it.
Why can't the clutch be disengaged?
See “cannot engage clutch”
Why can't the clutch be engaged?
Remote control system fails
- See “clutch pressure alarm”.
- Hydraulic clutch damaged.
- Remote control system fails.
- Solenoid valve defect or no connection.
I need spare parts for my Hundested engine but I don’t know the spare part number.
See the spare parts catalog here.
What type of grease is recommended for the lubrication of the propeller shaft and hub?
Please see our recommended grease list here:
Grease list
What type of oil shall I use for my oil lubricated stern tube?
Engine oil, SAE 30 or 40.
Why is the temperature high in the stern tube seal/bearing?
- Gearbox out of alignment.
- Cooling water flow insufficient or too hot.
Why is the pitch control not precise?
Propeller hub is not sufficiently greased
Why is there no pitch movement?
- Control system have failed.
- Propeller hub has no grease.
- Tie rod is broken
What type of oil must be used for my Hundested CPG gearbox?
CPG27 – CPG350 use SAE 30 single grade engine oil
CPGD50 – CPGD280 use SAE 30 single grade engine oil
CPGD420 use SAE 40 single grade engine oil
Why is the gearbox making a metallic noise?
- Bearings damaged.
- Engine RPM to low.
Why do I have a pitch pressure alarm?
- Hydraulic pump for the pitch damaged.
- Main relief in PVG valve damaged.
- Hydraulic pump drive broken.
Why do I have a clutch pressure alarm?
- Hydraulic pump for clutch damaged.
- Main relief or pressure reducing valve damaged.
- Hydraulic pump drive broken.
Why is there water in the oil?
Oil cooler leaking.
Why is the temperature high in the gearbox oil?
- Cooling water to warm.
- Cooling flow water insufficient.
Why is there a loss of oil/oil in cooling water?
- Oil cooler leaking to salt water side.
- O-rings or seals on the gear is leaking.
Why is there dirt in oil/oil filter?
- Hydraulic clutch defect.
- Bearings defect.