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    • Temp Alarms on 1 Helm Station Only

      This topic has 4 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated byIan McTiernan 4 years ago

      November 16, 2019 at 4:43 pm Hi, I’m looking for some thoughts about unusual overheating alarms I’ve been experiencing. My boat has twin 6BT 210s. This is a trawler style boat, so I typically run 1400-1800 RPMs without getting on plane. The port engine engine gauge typically reads steady at about 185. The starboard gauge will typically read 5-10 degrees higher. The boat has dual helms, I’ve had a recurring issue where the lower helm gauge on the starboard …

      Started by: Ian McTiernan in: Instrumentation & Electronics


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      November 19, 2019 at 11:17 am I opened up the panel to find that the previous owner had tapped into the ground on the temp gauge in question to install a new fuel gauge. Never realized it before! I corrected the ground for the temp gauge to its original configuration. Haven’t had a chance yet to run the engines up and test it, but do you think this could have interfered enough with the ground to cause the higher readings in that location?

      Last Post by: Ian McTiernan posted: 4 years ago

    • Installing Coolant Overflow Bottle

      This topic has 3 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 5 years ago

      January 9, 2019 at 1:58 pm Hello, I purchased a new pair of Coolant Overflow Bottles from SB (https://www.sbmar.com/product/cummins-marine-coolant-overflow-bottle/) to repair leaky bottles/plumbing causing me to lose coolant on my 1989 6BT 210s. The new bottles are the same size, but have the hose barb at the bottom, while my old bottles had a barb integrated with the cap with a straw inside. This means that the outlets on the new bottles they will extend well below the m…

      Started by: Ian McTiernan in: Cummins Marine Engines


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      January 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm Sounds good. On my current boat prior owner had them down between the stringers (in picture ahead of the outboard engine). I relocated them up higher.

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 5 years ago

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