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Mini command error code
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June 1, 2022 at 7:47 am Anyone know what this code is the engine wonāt crank. The fuel pump turns on and so does the screen but not crank to engine. Yes battery is good.
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2 RepliesJune 2, 2022 at 4:15 am Zf fontrolsĀ Cummins qsc 286a transmission Tony can it be the neutral safety switch? All the wiring is fine and all has power the default codes were from me removing the I switched wires from engine and battery for weeks Iām assuming I reset the mini command and it no longer shows errors or codes so this issue Iām assuming is seperateLast Post by:
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Wiring direct to battery or incorrect
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1 year ago April 3, 2022 at 11:56 am Yet again another question everyone. These wires are wired directly to batteries.Ā <br /><br />talking about the white abs black wiresĀ 1) what are they for 2) do they need constant power or can I run to my panel on my blue seas bar
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5 RepliesJune 1, 2022 at 6:36 pm QSB 5.9 SmartCraft ECM, Electronic Components, and Wiring Harnesses The power studs must say commect to “always on power” Get all 100% clean and greased.. Lose power here or have something less than a 100% connection,Ā and you will shut down or get faultsLast Post by:
posted: 1 year ago
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HEAT EXCHANGER looks good or bad?
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2 years ago March 18, 2022 at 4:57 pm So I decided to do a full service in my qsc engines. Started as just after coolers, then found a leak in my coolant on heat exchangers so decided to do the same pull and clean process for them. lots of work but well worth it I think. Anyways just want to know how these look to you guys. Iām looking at the cores and am unsure if this like gap in the metal is normal? It looks like itās Mwant to be that way. Also the pipes I am wondering why they l…
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10 RepliesApril 23, 2022 at 9:54 am If that’s the water divider then the gap is fine. Mine have the same gap.Last Post by:
posted: 2 years ago
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Coolant type ethylene or propelyne
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2 years ago April 2, 2022 at 3:10 pm So curious which one is the way to go for Cummins qsc also I accidentally mixed 1 gallon of ethylene with 6 gallons of propyleneā¦is this an issue the container says can be mixed with other coolants all products are fleetguard blue stuff 50/50Ā
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1 ReplyApril 2, 2022 at 4:38 pm Both of these products, PER CUMMINS, are compatible with each other.. Go fishing..Last Post by:
posted: 2 years ago
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Turbo questions on qsc
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March 11, 2022 at 6:20 pm So someone told me my turbo shouldnāt look like this. 2011 qsc 8.3 with 1200 hours. This one was slightly stuck from sitting few months I think? Literally tapped it with a screw driver and it spins freely. Cause for concerns? Also is there any maitance or cleaning that can be done for turboĀ
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12 RepliesMarch 26, 2022 at 3:19 pm Tony I believe I did. The boat has not been ran for 5 months as the boat is on the hardLast Post by:
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Maintenance work qsc 8.3 help
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2 years ago February 12, 2022 at 7:02 pm hey everyone looking for a few pointers here and figured you guys can answer my questions, some may seem silly or stupid but want to be sure on stuff before ordered parts engine runs at good temp constant temp, no overheats or anything. But I am not sure when thermostats were last done. should I do them just to do them? or stick with the old say saying if it aint broke dont fix it am I correct there is only 1 thermostat in the engine? also I no…
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9 RepliesFebruary 15, 2022 at 7:06 pm Post good pics of all..Last Post by:
posted: 2 years ago
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Exhaust elbow leak ?
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February 13, 2022 at 5:50 am Also anyone have any idea what this could be. Started boat, it was after a cold few days and noticed this leak.look closely youāll see bubbling. Also it wasnāt oil but water with black in it. Looking for Ideas bc also after boat tan for a few minutes it just stopped and the leak went away. But Iām calling suspect and think something is upĀ
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7 RepliesFebruary 14, 2022 at 3:23 pm I will try that in a little bit for sure thanks youĀLast Post by:
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2011 qsc8.3 1000 hour service
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April 29, 2021 at 5:50 am Looking for advice and technical videos on doing some of this work as most I have not (but I am handy and once I see I can do) So far what I did was: Changed impellers Changed belts Oil change & filter Fuel filter change Over the winter I changed the engine zincs and made sure all port holes and faces of aftercoolers and heat exchangers were open and free of barnacles or anything. Question here, should I run anything through the system to cl…
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4 RepliesMay 1, 2021 at 6:57 pm I’m not sure there is a 1,000 hour service and I’d guess there isn’t. Just looking at the end of the AC cores means nothing. You need to remove them, clean them, lube back up and assemble. You can do this yourself, if you get a little luck. Because if you don’t, when it comes time that you need to remove them, you might not be able to. So do that every 2-3 yrs. religiously. What trans do you have btw? Regardless of t…Last Post by:
posted: 2 years ago
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Wire connection SIM question
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May 10, 2019 at 6:04 am So in this picture youāll see a white and a black wire. Iām assuming they are coming from the SIM module? If not what is it? But my main question is, these are connected directly to my battery…should they be, or should they connect somewhere else?? Iād rather have nothing connected to my batteries if I donāt have to other than the engine and battery charger thanks guys Cummins qsc8.3 600hp
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3 RepliesMay 10, 2019 at 6:02 pm Oh they need a fuse? They never installed fuse when they installed them…I guess Iāll be adding 30amp fuses this weekLast Post by:
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Squeaky pulls sound and sloppy belt sound
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4 years ago May 7, 2019 at 4:50 pm If a pulley is squeaky and a belt is making a slap noise. What should I possibly look st on my qsc8.3
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1 ReplyMay 8, 2019 at 8:51 am Which pulley is squeaking? Have you removed the slapping belt and spun all that spins?Last Post by:
posted: 4 years ago
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Gear temperature differences
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May 3, 2019 at 4:14 am So I notice the other day when the boat is cruising letās say anything above 1500rpms my port gear temp is 95 degrees and my starboard is 75 degrees (according to my digital dash board) I checked the oil itās clean and smells and looks good…not burnt or anything…. Attached is the best picture I can get if my transmission numbers, not sure what tranny I have or how to find info on it. Maybe tony can help?
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10 RepliesMay 7, 2019 at 4:47 pm Awesome guys thank you so much Iām just ignoring this small difference for now. How often should you change your transmission oil?Last Post by:
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Alternator output question
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4 years ago May 6, 2019 at 6:21 am On the qsc8.3 600hp engine what amperage does the alternator continuously put out?? I need to upgrade my relay and battery charging system and they said they need that information to direct me in correct way for BEP battery cluster system…
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1 ReplyMay 6, 2019 at 3:10 pm Can you post a picture of the metal tag on your alternator? Itās usually on the bottom so look around. You could have any number of alternators and not way to tell without more info. Matter of fact, post up pictures from top, bottom back, front etc. Standing by to help….Last Post by:
posted: 4 years ago
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2 questions…fuel algae / shaft spin idle
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5 years ago April 28, 2019 at 4:04 pm Boat 98 Blackfin 33 Combi Engines twin qsc 8.3 600hp each Zf tranny 1) I noticed some black algae at bottom of my raycor bowls this spring when I changed my fuel filters. I ran a lot of fuel last season driving boat back up from NC to NY and several trips and never changed them. I know this was bad, but didnāt have any issues or power loss. Raycors were dark brown when I changed them out, guessing some black algea is normal?? If not what should …
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3 RepliesApril 29, 2019 at 6:12 am If you want to keep you existing setup I’d add this filter in front of it. Easy install and way easier down the road than doing a full service on the Racor https://www.sbmar.com/product/3-premium-extra-duty-bulk-separator-kit-fs19513/ Port side is LH prop so sounds like prop is spinning in reverse…Last Post by:
posted: 5 years ago
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another newbie winterising question
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5 years ago November 21, 2018 at 6:31 am ok so just curios on is there anything i need to grease on these engines ever? i have qsc8.3l 600hp? if so any particular type of grease? also i have ZF transmissions. i notice there is a small filter on them? is there any videos on changing the oil for these on where to drain and how to fill and changing that filter? zincs, i need to order from tony, what sizes are they? i found two websites giving me different size specs for zincs and should i…
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3 RepliesNovember 22, 2018 at 3:57 am Chris, learn to use the search function on the sbmar main site, Corey puts hours and hours into making the site what it is today. A simple search term of “qsc zinc” finds you the two attached images for the QSC zincs As to the gear, I asked for “exact model”…. you don’t go to the parts counter and tell them you need an oil filter for a Chevy… we are all here to help but please help us help you.Last Post by:
posted: 5 years ago
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Qsc oil change
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5 years ago November 17, 2018 at 4:29 pm So Iām trying to figure out easiest way to perform oil change. My qsc do not have the oil changing pump installed. What part can I buy to make this job quicker and cleaner? Also any tips or tricks on pricing and What not
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8 RepliesNovember 19, 2018 at 1:19 pm chrism6784 wrote: Ok perfect and this may sound stupid but, will oil come out of that house attached to the oil pan without any pump on the other end? Or does it need to be pumped out Depends how low you can get your drain pan. I use gravity and a drain pan on my current boat. It could be quicker with a pump but this is simple enough. I have the the Jabsco bucket mounted pump portable oil changer for when gravity is not on your side…Last Post by:
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Qsc8.3 block heater
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5 years ago November 14, 2018 at 7:27 am Which wolverine model should I use to heat my oil pan for easy start during winter months. I was planning on using the pan heater instead of block heater…unless you recommend block heater instead… Also what is proper placement of both items…meaning how do you attach the oil pan heater to the oil pan And Where is the block heater get placed (if I go with this option)
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1 ReplyNovember 14, 2018 at 8:50 am So I just went through these options last month. Per Tony’s advice, this is what I did I have 6cta 480CE 8.3 He recommended the wolverine 250 watt version. The more I got to thinking about it the less I wanted ” Block heaters ” especially high wattage ones. It’s not really cold enough for me to be using these but I did leave them on overnight and WOW, the entire oil pan is VERY warm and that heats just rises. As for inst…Last Post by:
posted: 5 years ago
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trolling valves
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5 years ago November 8, 2018 at 2:01 pm so my boat moves too fast for trolling the stripers. one engines, tabs down. just in gear im moving at 4.5-5 knts sometimes…what is the cost for trolling valves and can they be installed on my motors? I have 2011 QSC 600HP TWINS
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1 ReplyNovember 8, 2018 at 6:52 pm Trolling valves have nothing to do with the engines.. They are part of the transmission………..So: 1)———I need to know the exact model of the transmissions you have 2)——-I need to know whether your transmission is electronic shift or mechanical shift 3)—I need to know the exact type / model of control system you have to control the engines & the transmissions. If it’s easier, take goo…Last Post by:
posted: 5 years ago
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fresh water flush addition??
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5 years ago October 27, 2018 at 4:13 pm i have 2011 cummins qsc recons…..can i add fresh water flush some where? would engine have to be on or off to flush engines? also i have strainers on bottom of hull NOT in line to engine. should i change this or add….i have so many questions I’m new to diesels, can someone take some time to help educate me a little?? thanks everyone i want to make all these changes this winter to ensure long years of good running engines. i jus…
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5 RepliesOctober 29, 2018 at 6:12 am chrism6784 wrote: so what would i use to ātā into the system? any pictures or diagrams would be sweet to help me figure this out See link below – You could use this. As to the NPS female, you can use an adapter but to keep it simple an NPT male will engage and you can use a good dope or epoxy to ensure the seal. Setting up a fresh water flush is not something you can “buy in a box”… you have to think “outside the b…Last Post by:
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Winter process for qsc 8.3 600hp
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5 years ago October 21, 2018 at 9:49 am Hey guys so this is my first year with diesels. Do not know too much about the winterazation process for these motors. I recently had oil changed so guessing I can skip that for this winter but what else should I do before stowing her away…ESPECIALLY if I decide to leave her in the water in New York winters..curious about any and all things to due including battery warmers/engine room or engine warmers/and also bubblers around boat?? And e…
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4 RepliesOctober 23, 2018 at 6:24 am If you store the boat in the water for the winter it is extremely important to make sure your Zinc’s are in good condition, are of sufficient quantity, and are properly grounded. If your boat is plugged into shore power it’s more than likely one of only a few around which means your boat will be less likely to share the burned of returning stray current back to ground. Essentially you anodes may/will decay much faster potentially lea…Last Post by:
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2014 QSC 600HP NEWBIE HELP!!
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5 years ago August 17, 2018 at 8:24 pm HEY EVERYONE SO I JUST PURCHASED A BOAT WITH TWIN QSC 600HP CUMMINS….TRYING TO FIND MANUAL/SERVICE INTERVALS/PARTS PLACE TO BUY STUFF ONLINE..ANY HELP? ALSO LOOKNG FOR TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THESE BEASTS THAT I SHOULD KNOW…..FUEL RUN ANYT ADDITIVES OR NO? FILTER CHANGING AND JUST OVERALL STUFF tia
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7 RepliesAugust 22, 2018 at 5:36 pm Correct. Even when your unusually extremely heavy in bad seas you should be below your rpm/fuel curve and able to achieve 3085++ rpms….. anything less and your overpropped. Itās that simple. Here is some more reading for you. Engine Life vs. Engine Loading Engine Life PhilLast Post by:
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Mini command error code
