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    Gavin davis
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    Vessel Name: Capricious
    Engines: Cummins 6bta 370
    Location: Townsville
    Country: Australia

    Hi Tony

    I have tired  370 6bta engine Cpl 2208 ,requires rebore ,aftercooler failed 2 years ago ,fitted 2  new units from you , but damage must had been done ,engines have done 1600hrs in total , do you recommend sleeves , or oversize pistons , as it will require 1mm oversize ,if pistons are the go ,what type would you recommend.they seem to be hard to get . 

    Thanks for your help

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    Gavin davis
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    Vessel Name: Capricious
    Engines: Cummins 6bta 370
    Location: Townsville
    Country: Australia

    Engine was using about & up to 1litre of oil per hour running at cruise 20 knots , remove engine ,dismantle, measure wear in bores , up to .75 mm wear .bottom end mics up fine .

    Thanks 

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    Tony Athens
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    Vessel Name: Local Banks
    Engines: QSB 6.7 550 HP
    Location: Oxnard, CA
    Country: USA

    Tell me all the symptoms as why you think you need a rebuild?  Be verbose and accurate.     Tony

    #125955

    Rob Schepis
    Forum Moderator
    Vessel Name: Tenacious
    Engines: 6BTA 5.9 330's - "Seaboard Style"
    Location: Long Island, NY
    Country: USA

    Have you considered a genuine long block ?

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