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    • Can't start 6BTA5.9-M2 300 – Gremlins

      This topic has 4 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated byKyle Routh 1 year ago

      August 16, 2017 at 11:50 am Hi All, last weekend I tried to start my 6BTA5.9-M2 300’s (CPL1613) but couldn’t start the starboard engine. I began by turning both switches to the ON position to check the warning alarms and let the Aetna digital tachs ‘boot’. Everything looked and sounded normal, so I started the port engine. A couple of seconds later, before I tried to start it, the starboard warning horn went silent and the starboard instruments a…

      Started by: Larry Massa in: Cummins Marine Engines


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      September 17, 2022 at 12:36 pm Hereā€™s the dealā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦..Look for the harness 10 pin plug on top or near the bellhousing / gear areaā€¦ā€¦.On the<strong class=”gdbbx-bbcode-bold”>Ā engine sideĀ of the plug, youā€™ll see a BULGE in the harness/some heat shrinkā€¦ā€¦ā€¦.Get a razor blade and start cuttingā€¦ You figure out what the couch engineers did and when you come back and post, youā€™ll still be shaking your head as to ā€œwhat were they thinkingā€ā€¦ā€¦..Maybe what they smoked back…

      Last Post by: Kyle Routh posted: 1 year ago

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