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Alternator for 6BTA 370HP
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2 weeks ago April 13, 2024 at 2:28 pm My alternator has stopped putting out power.Ā I want to replace it with essentially the same alternator and would like help confirm my selection.Ā My cummins has 5,100 hours and is 2001 vintage.Ā After 23 years, this alternator appears to have done its job! Ā Here are photos.Ā Ā Ā The Tag looks to read Delco Remy 12V 105 Amp made for Cummins.Ā It is a 12V, 3-wire alternator putting out 105 amps. Yes – i have cleaned up the 3-Wire Harness, a…
5 RepliesApril 14, 2024 at 1:05 pm Rob had them rebuilt at a 1st class shop & they could easily be “better than new”…..Ā IMO,Ā Ā well worth the extra effort.Last Post by:
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What is this sender for?
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2 weeks ago April 13, 2024 at 9:59 pm What does this sender sense and where does the signal go?Ā I can read the word “sender” on the unit but the rest is faded and smudged. I’m attaching a stock photo with the sender circled and also a photo of the one installed on my engines. Thanks! Kyle
3 RepliesApril 14, 2024 at 7:36 am Thanks for the quick reply!Last Post by:
posted: 2 weeks ago
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6BTA 370HP losing coolant with heavy white exhaust
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2 weeks ago March 19, 2024 at 4:13 pm Two mornings ago as I was performing my pre-run checks, I noticed the coolant overflow reservoir on my STBD main engine (SN:46174828) was empty.Ā I checked the main reservoir and it was completely filled.Ā So I started looking for external leaks but could find no evidence of an external leak anywhere. I turned to looking for internal leaks and checked the oil and transmission fluid but neither had any abnormal level or visual indication o…
April 14, 2024 at 5:56 am Way to go.Ā You took your punches but kept at it.Ā Nothing beats a successful DIY battle.Ā Thanks for keeping this updated.
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qsb 6.7 stalls when it revs up in reverse
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April 12, 2024 at 4:22 am Ā I have a Qsb 6.7 . Runs fine in neutral and forward . When I shift into reverse it runs fine , but when I rev up any in reverse it stalls out . ļæ¼ļæ¼starts back up and runs fine . The linkage is properly adjusted . Mechanical shift zf280a gear No neutral safety switch ļæ¼ nothing in the running gear ļæ¼possibly in the throttle pot connection?
2 RepliesApril 12, 2024 at 2:44 pm just started recently engine has about 4k hours. I will take some pics when I go to the boat tomorrow. the throttle pot is not in the best location and has gotten slightly rusty over the years, Ā cleaning the connections is on the priority list.Last Post by:
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Chronic high pressure fuel pump bearing failure.
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2 weeks ago April 12, 2024 at 3:16 am Has anyone experience unusually high failure rate of front bearing on HP fuel pump part# 3973228? I’m about to put on a 3rd one in the span of a year. The first one lasted a couple of weeks in May 2023. the second one failed this month (11 months later). This last failure caused the gear to drive into time cover case causing serious damage with over a cupful of metal shavings. Going to have to drop oil pan and replace timing cover case. An…
1 ReplyApril 12, 2024 at 12:48 pm Exact model engine & serial number Complete history of theĀ engineĀ Good pictures of the engine & installation From what you posted, I guess you have pictures of the failures?Last Post by:
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QSC8.3
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2 weeks ago April 11, 2024 at 2:26 pm What size micron filters does Cummins recommend using?
1 ReplyApril 11, 2024 at 4:54 pm PER THE BOOK— ATTACHED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Practical and long term proven answers areĀ below for marine applications Marine Fuel Filtration āThe Seaboard WayāLast Post by:
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Qsb 5.9 belt squeak at startup
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2 weeks ago April 8, 2024 at 1:01 pm Iāve read the other posts here on this topic with no luck. Every initial startup, the belt squeaks for 5-10min. Then no noises the rest of the day. Iāve Ā replaced belt, fresh water pump, raw water pump, tensioner, and alternator. Iāve noticed a lot more belt dust on that motor than the other and am at my wits end. Could the alternator be working too hard initially? It shouldnāt, as the batteries are always on the charger. I also could not find t…
6 RepliesApril 11, 2024 at 4:40 am Joe, Glad you sorted out theĀ what belt.Ā Great trick Next–Could the alternator be experiencing an abnormal draw at warmup?Ā 100% yes, but the only simple way to know is if you are monitoring battery terminalĀ voltage just before turning the key and watching it after start-up/warming up Say you are at 12.4-12.6-ish at the battery terminal and your cold alternator regulator set point is 14.0V.Ā The alternator will go t…Last Post by:
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Qsb 6.7 leaking water out of both check valves on the aftercooler
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2 weeks ago April 4, 2024 at 4:57 pm Hey everyone. I have a water leak coming out of both my aftercoolers. Itās leaking out of the check valve or condensation drain on the bottom of the aftercoolers. Starboard is worst than the port. Port being more like a sprinkle and the starboard more like a constant trickle of water. Could this be a good indicator for a damaged core?
1 ReplyApril 10, 2024 at 4:28 am 1————Taste the water– If salt water, you haveĀ issues that must be dealt with ASAP 2———-Last time your aftercoolers were off the engine and serviced per my protocols?Ā 3— Vintage of the engines– Years in service and total hours 4—-When did you start noticing the leaking? 5——-Post good pics of the overall installation– let me see what y…Last Post by:
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Feeding 6CTA 8.3 with a backup pump
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2 weeks ago April 3, 2024 at 10:10 am After installing the SBM DD filter system, I want to plum it so I can bypass these filters in the event of an at sea clogged filter. I have a separate filter system using FS1218 and a Morco pump. I can easily plum this system to feed both my engines in case of a failure. This pump is capable of 2.5 GPM and up to 20PSI. Is it OK to have this feeding my engines? My current system is gravity feed, so I don’t know what kind of head pressure is…
1 ReplyApril 10, 2024 at 4:19 am 20 PSI is OK–Ā Be sure youĀ put monitoring gauges on the custom system.Last Post by:
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Cummins 4BT high idle????
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2 weeks ago March 29, 2024 at 1:41 pm Hello Guys,<br />My 4BT was actually a 4BTA that someone deleted the after cooler and recalibrated the Bosch high pressure pump. That last view weeks when I go to just start and run my engines to exercise them, I noticed my port engine warming up quicker and today I realized it was idling at 1200 rpmās. My starboard engine idles at 800rpms. I was curious if this could be a caused by a build up of some type, since I have only been idling th…
1 ReplyApril 10, 2024 at 4:06 am Post very good pictures of the engine–all of it–especially the area on and aroundĀ the injection pump and all modified plumbingLast Post by:
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6BTA 330 – What is this tube?
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2 weeks ago April 8, 2024 at 1:52 pm What does this tube do?Ā Noticed it while I had the aftercoolers off for servicing.Ā No issues with it just curious for general knowledge of my engines. 2008 6BTA 330 Thanks!
1 ReplyApril 10, 2024 at 3:57 am Stand back a few feet— I want to see the entire engine– top, sides & front viewsĀ Ā The hose in question– does it stop there,Ā or does it go forward towards the front of the engine ?Last Post by:
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QSC 8.3 turbo
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2 weeks ago April 8, 2024 at 4:09 am I’m looking for a QSC turbo. Ā Ā The part number on the turbo is 40387490, which doesnt match up to anything listed for that motor on this site. Ā Any ideas?
6 RepliesApril 9, 2024 at 6:57 pm All looks very good to me……..USE the Graphite gasket ( not the OEM SS one) — new hardware with never-seize on the boltsLast Post by:
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QSB 6.7 Fuel Pump question
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April 4, 2024 at 3:58 pm An acquaintance of mine made a mistake. He was changing his fuel filters and started his engine without turning the fuel feed and return lines on. He stated he let it run for about 5 seconds, noticed it sounded rough, and then again for about 10 seconds. He said he ended up with about a pint of diesel in his bilge with spray around the fuel pump. He cleaned it up, and the engine ran fine. However, he noticed a slight diesel residue at the bottom…
4 RepliesApril 8, 2024 at 4:36 pm Thanks Clark, my parts book shows a breakdown of the fuel pump with three o rings, but curiously doesnāt show the shaft seal. His engine is the same as mine. We will see what happens.ĀLast Post by:
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6CTA Air Filters – 2 part question
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April 5, 2024 at 9:32 am Looking to either service or replace my air filters… SN 46309849 SBMar store states S&B Air Filters DO NOT replace Walker Air-Sep filter elements. I don’t know what a Walker Air Sep filter is.Ā Current one has a metal end cap and some holder springs..Ā Second part – I highly doubt the air filter has ever been changed in the life of the boat.Ā How much of a service item is this really for people?Ā Is this a regular se…
5 RepliesApril 8, 2024 at 2:40 pm The Walker Air Sep is intended to separate the oily vapour ejected from the crankcase from the actual air flow so the oil can be discarded without fouling the air filters s0Ā quickly. Seaboards’Ā crankcase venting is another way to do the same thing.Ā Ā Look it up.Last Post by:
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Intake Manifold Temp alarm
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July 1, 2020 at 8:25 am I have a 540 QSC and just recently started to experience the IMT alarm. The DieselView display shows 160-170 degrees, which, from what I understand, is too hot. The other day, I pulled the endcaps on the cooler and found the water side to be rather clean. I did chip some calcium buildup out, but everything seemed to be in the ordinary. After putting everything back together, I went for a test ride. The temp stayed at 145 throughout all spectrums…
2 RepliesApril 8, 2024 at 1:10 pm Sorry I didnāt reply to this 3 yrs ago. lol. It ended up being a faulty sensor.ĀLast Post by:
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Rust in Coolant pipe
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April 4, 2024 at 10:12 am Took the heat exchanger off my 6bta to get cleaned. Going to reinstall it with all new hoses and found the pipe leading to the thermostat to be extremely rusted. Anything I should do for this issue? Or just flush remaining coolant as much as possible and fill with new?
2 RepliesApril 8, 2024 at 11:57 am If you can, take a sample of the so called coolant and send it to an oil testingĀ lab.Ā Yes, they do coolant testing also. Heavy rust like that says you have had seawater enter the engine which could do interior damage. Pressure test the system for leaks. Remove as much rust as you can.Ā Ā Then use a product such as Cummins cleaner,Ā RESTORE, following directions for treatment AND removal/flushing.Ā Ā Be prepared to do it a couple of times.Ā Ā Ā R…Last Post by:
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Sharing QSB 5.9 Freshwater Flush Zincs
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3 weeks ago April 3, 2024 at 11:17 am Hello forum members, I figured I’d share the pictures of the three zincs removed from the QSB 5.9 480 after a five month summer season up here in Kittery Maine. I was diligent in freshwater flushing the engine after each use. Total hours on the season was +- 150 hrs. burning 4 gal/hr on the season. From L to Right: Bottom of after cooler…..Top of aftercooler….Heat exchanger. Note the degradation in the bottom aftercooler zinc&#…
3 RepliesApril 5, 2024 at 8:36 am 100% freshwater hose blasting away through the T adaptor with engine seacock “closed in the video” and engine running. About halfway through the season I flushed with seacock “open”. It was a bugger reaching down and closing the 2″ seacock and then re-opening. I also think the zincs look normal. Prop shaft & rudder zincs (Godfrey brand, not cheap Camps) about 70% consumed, no complaints. The proof of the results…Last Post by:
posted: 3 weeks ago
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6BTA-M1 shuts down and will not restart
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April 1, 2024 at 5:06 am Hi – 1995 Albin 28 – 6BTA, unknown hours.Ā Ā We’ve had it about a year now but only put about 60 hours on it.Ā Ā A few months ago it died suddenly under acceleration.Ā Ā It restarted about 30 minutes later after several tries and seemed to run fine.Ā Not knowing much at the time, we asked the mechanic to look over the fuel supply and he reported back that the filters were clean and there didn’t appear to be any problems.Ā It…
4 RepliesApril 4, 2024 at 3:35 pm I should have mentioned that if you measured 12.8V at the battery while cranking actually that is the wrong place for measuring.Ā Ā Ā The battery could show 12.8vĀ but a few poor connections away the voltage could be way down.Ā Ā Ā Measure the cranking voltage at the starter terminals or at the fuel control valve terminals. Ā As far as FAIRLY tight that may not be good enough.Ā Ā They need to be CLEAN andĀ TIGHT.Ā Ā All it takes is one poor connect…Last Post by:
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Aneriod Adjustment?
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February 27, 2024 at 7:05 am I have a pair of ’99 6CTA’s with 2,400 hours.Ā I’ve owned the boat for 13 years and these engines have been great.Ā But, on takeoff, the srtb engine shows some black smoke and needs a little more throttle than port to get the turbo to kick in.Ā It has always done this.Ā Once on plane, all good.Ā Just when getting on plane does this happen. I remember a “lazy Aneroid” discussion here, and thought this might be the ca…
12 RepliesApril 4, 2024 at 11:01 am Finally figured it. Turbo – leaking oil and sent out to Turbo Dave for new cartridge – result – brought boost up 10 lbs Turbo pipe gasket leaking after rebuild – found that and got a little more boost going where it was supposed to go. Rebuilt fuel pump was in the equation also – after confirming boost was back up, had to adjust the AFC a few more clicks to get it just right. Results – engines spool evenly and…Last Post by:
posted: 3 weeks ago
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6cta slow acceleration and black smoke
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April 3, 2024 at 8:16 am I am having slow acceleration and black smoke from 1300 to 2200 rpms. Takes about 15-20 seconds to go through that rpm range. Boat is 40ā Ā just had bottoming done, serviced aftercoolers, heat exchangers, impellers, and fuel. I do not have boost gauges.Ā
2 RepliesApril 3, 2024 at 11:34 am No idea why you’d check your fuel filters w/black smoke, but the air filter isn’t a bad idea.<br /><br />Better than that, navigate to the low power troubleshooting guide on this site and go through it step by step.Last Post by:
posted: 3 weeks ago
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Alternator for 6BTA 370HP
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