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  • July 15, 2021 at 2:24 pm #118009

    Lew
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    Vessel Name: Lewis Carletta
    Engines: Cummins 6BTA5-9
    Location: California
    Country: USA

    Hi this is my sea strainer on my 98/99 5.9 6bta
    Really hard to get to for fresh water flush or to clean basket due to exhaust sitting right above it.
    Any suggestions thx Tony and crew
    – Lewis

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  • November 14, 2021 at 7:20 am #123021

    Clinton Rowley
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    I have a similar issue with the Sea Strainer being under the exhaust, and I cannot get the basket out to clean. Moving the strainer is on my “to do” list.

    For Now I use a Wet Vacuum to clean out the basket as needed.

    Clint

    November 8, 2021 at 6:54 pm #122802

    Clark Leighs
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    My suggestion is more work. Move the strainer body to the side so the basket can be removed.
    If it ever gets plugged with seaweed , or whatever, if the basket can’t be removed it may be VERY difficult to clear.
    THe move may require a bracket to secure the strainer body. It could even be on an angle to the side so the basket can be accessed and the strainer supported properly. Maybe a 45o elbow to face it over or two 90o elbows to simply move it over with a short hose between the two 90o. But it will need support.

    THe TEE fitting is a good way to deal with flushing and antifreeze though regardless if you move it or not.

    I may be all wet but just my thoughts.

    November 6, 2021 at 3:05 pm #122722

    donald roth
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    Vessel Name: Paumalu
    Engines: Cummins 6BT 180 hp
    Location: where the fish are!
    Country: United States

    You can plumb the fresh water flush fitting to a more convenient location.
    Iā€™ve got mine on deck, so flushing is super easy!

    November 5, 2021 at 5:20 am #122670

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

    Either, or. Depends on the install location/access, etc. Do what makes it convenient to use and service.

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    November 4, 2021 at 9:25 pm #122666

    Lew
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    Vessel Name: Lewis Carletta
    Engines: Cummins 6BTA5-9
    Location: California
    Country: USA

    Copy that Rob, I will go with what you guys reccomend. Do you prefer strainer cap or the T? thx again

    November 3, 2021 at 5:14 pm #122612

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

    Adding that really adds nothing as to increase in potential failure when considering all else that is going on below the waterline in boats like these. And remember, that will be on the suction side.

    November 3, 2021 at 4:54 pm #122610

    Lew
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    Vessel Name: Lewis Carletta
    Engines: Cummins 6BTA5-9
    Location: California
    Country: USA

    Tony , thx I talked to Justin (nice guy). he mentioned same thing, I just don’t want to add more clamps and potential failure points?
    you guys are great thx again

    July 15, 2021 at 5:03 pm #118024

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

    Install one of these in the 2′ suction hose?

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