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    • Flange gasket Sherwood pump 6bta 370

      This topic has 2 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byStephen Oliver 3 years ago

      February 23, 2021 at 1:16 pm So…. Just how important is that gasket between the pump and the drive… The one I forgot to install lol.

      Started by: chris mason in: Cummins Marine Engines


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      February 24, 2021 at 5:11 am Rob Schepis wrote: I do believe an oil leak is in your futureā€¦. Its a good job its likely to leak oil as if a sherwood pump is going back on there will be plenty of oil to protect the engine mount bracket, bolts and mount from the salt water that will be pouring out of it soon šŸ™‚ Steve

      Last Post by: Stephen Oliver posted: 3 years ago

    • Fuel Cooler Removal – Issue 5.9 6BTA 270

      This topic has 16 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 3 years ago

      October 4, 2020 at 11:39 pm Greetings! I’m 80% of the way through a fuel cooler removal project (using the fuel cooler removal kit from SBMAR). I’m at the point of dealing with the fuel lines, and have run into an obstacle. When attempting to attach a 90 degree fitting to the Bosch pump, I’ve encountered a hose that is in the way. The fitting that originally came with the kit would not work (I knew that from a friend who has a boat very similar) so I requ…

      Started by: eandmstern in: Cummins Marine Engines


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      October 12, 2020 at 3:28 pm Nicely done – the mechanical work and the video. The engine looks great.

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 3 years ago

    • 6bta no start

      This topic has 3 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byFrancis Valerio 3 years ago

      July 9, 2020 at 7:26 am Hey all, Engine will roll over but does not start! Electric solenoid at governor this is not getting energized to stay in the run position…. No gauges on the dash as well.. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Chris 04 Meridian 459

      Started by: chris mason in: General Discussion


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      July 19, 2020 at 5:28 pm You are not getting battery power to your “ignition” circuit. You ARE getting power to your “starter” and your “cranking” switch or button. This is certainly an “electrical” problem of a corroded or loose wire or connection or a circuit breaker / fuse. Do you have twin engines? If so get in there with a test light and compare the 2 systems to see where you are having the loss of power. If single …

      Last Post by: Francis Valerio posted: 3 years ago

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