摘要 |
<p>An electrical current is passed through a thermistor (40) to raise its temperature above the temperature of oil flowing in pulses past the thermistor (40). A change is measured in the temperature of the thermistor (40) occurring with respect to one or more of the pulses. A level of oil flow is determined corresponding to the measured change in the temperature. A signal is issued based on the determined flow level. A 2-cycle marine engine (10) includes lubricated parts (12) that are lubricated from an oil supply (14) using a solenoid pump (16). The solenoid is triggered in to initiate a series of pumping cycles by a pump signal (18) generated by an ECM (20).</p> |