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    • Correct cummins paint 1 2

      This topic has 26 replies, has 14 voices, and was last updated byTony Athens 1 month ago

      January 1, 2017 at 9:05 pm for a cummins QSC8.3-540 with a CPL8017 is the correct cummins white paint part number 3885912?  

      Started by: Philip in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      March 9, 2024 at 9:51 am My long term Rattle Can Experience.   1–Heating the can in hot water to 100-140F makes for a superior spray experience– 2– you cannot over shake 3–keep some real lacquer thinner in a baby food jar–Soak your spray tips in it and then blow them backwards to clean them using an air nozzle   Hope this helps the frustration level some

      Last Post by: Tony Athens posted: 1 month ago

    • Is fresh water flushing worthwhile? 1 2 3

      This topic has 55 replies, has 22 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 4 years ago

      January 19, 2017 at 8:08 am Years ago, following Tony’s recommendation, I hooked up fresh water flush fittings to my engine’s strainer and started flushing religiously. Within less than a year I noticed that the engine zincs were holding up much better; in fact after three years they are still going strong. I also believed that I was reducing corrosion on my raw water metal components, particularly the after cooler. Tony has implied that you can double the inte…

      Started by: David Marchand in: General Discussion

      55 Replies
      July 18, 2019 at 6:33 am Leander Landrum wrote: Hi all, first post. Apologies for reviving an old thread, but I’ve tried multiple searches and cannot find the Tony’s Tips article on fresh water flushing. It’s referenced in the “marine age” article but no link and I have had zero luck finding it. Are you looking for a “how-to” ? There is no such instruction as one size does not fit all. Many many variables with some of the key components being your seawa…

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 4 years ago

    • Fresh water flush kit for Salt Water?

      This topic has 13 replies, has 9 voices, and was last updated byRick 6 years ago

      July 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm Tony My boat is in salt water in south florida, I’d like to install a fresh water flush system . 1) Do you have a kit for sale, or can you prepare one for me? 2) do you have a plan or diagram to build one? My engine is cummins 6cta 8.3 450 diamonds My boat sea ray 400 Sedan Bridge year 2001 Fernando DaCosta.

      Started by: FERNANDO DACOSTA in: Cummins Marine Engines

      13 Replies
      November 27, 2017 at 4:24 pm Salt water is heavier than fresh water so if you open the sea cock…no,big deal. I personally leave them closed but it’s not imperative…..

      Last Post by: Rick posted: 6 years ago

    • 6cta Fuel in bilge after shutdown

      This topic has 12 replies, has 7 voices, and was last updated byRay McFarland 6 years ago

      October 4, 2017 at 6:18 am I Have a 96 Searay with twin 6CTA Cummins. I find fuel in the bilge after shutdown and have been unable to locate the source. I can’t see any evidence of fuel coming from the tanks, water seperators, fuel lines to or from the engine or filters. Anyone else experience this?

      Started by: Ray McFarland in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      October 17, 2017 at 6:29 am Thanks Tom. I feel as if that may be closer to the issue, as I have not experienced any leak after changing the Perko filters and cleaning it.

      Last Post by: Ray McFarland posted: 6 years ago

    • FORUM WEB SITE PROBLEM

      This topic has 1 reply, has 2 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 6 years ago

      October 14, 2017 at 12:55 pm After logging in, I can only view the first page of comments….when I click next I get a 404 error….any help would be appreciated.

      Started by: Rick in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      October 14, 2017 at 3:44 pm Clear the cache as a possible fix. If you’re not familiar with how to do that for your operating system/browser, Google it and you will get plenty of hits..

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 6 years ago

    • Electronic Throttle stuck at half

      This topic has 20 replies, has 7 voices, and was last updated byPhilip 6 years ago

      March 8, 2017 at 5:26 pm I’ve got an intermittent problem with my QSB 5.9. It won’t go to full power. The throttle position indicator on my vessel view display will show somewhere between 40 and 50% and I can only get about 1500 to 1600 RPM. There are no fault codes displayed. The problem will clear when the engine has been shut down for a while, but may come back at any time. However, if it runs Ok it will keep running Ok until it is shut down, and if power…

      Started by: Scott Lambert in: Cummins Marine Engines

      20 Replies
      September 7, 2017 at 11:29 am Pull the sticker off the end of the handle and confirm its tight…

      Last Post by: Philip posted: 6 years ago

    • Cleaning air filters

      This topic has 8 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated byDavid Hays 6 years ago

      May 1, 2017 at 6:13 pm I’ve searched thru the forums here, boatdiesel, and Tiara but struck out.  Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I have twin QSB 5.9 engines with cone shaped air filters that look like K&N linen filters used in cars.  Should I just wash them in mild detergent and oil them with K&N oil?  Or do I just replace them?   At what interval?  Thx.   

      Started by: Gary in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      May 13, 2017 at 9:15 am Thanks for the information.  Again, I learn something new, which is why I asked. I have no idea if/when the internal coalescing filter was changed.  I also don’t know when/if the filter was cleaned last.  1000 hours on the engine at this point, of which 250 were hours I put on over a year. So far as I mentioned above, the gauge on the Airsep has not shown any restriction, but I think it is time to clean the filter just based on its appeara…

      Last Post by: David Hays posted: 6 years ago

    • Fresh Water Flushing Results

      This topic has 1 reply, has 2 voices, and was last updated byCorey Schmidt 7 years ago

      March 8, 2017 at 3:37 pm QSC-600s. First complete removal after 800 hours.   Fresh water flushed each time boat was to sit longer than 5 days.  Photos speak for themselves I believe.  Thanks Tony for your advice on this subject 6 years ago. 

      Started by: Rick in: Cummins Marine Engines

      1 Reply
      March 8, 2017 at 9:06 pm Well the verdict is in! Fresh water flushing works… (of course we already knew this…) Awesome!

      Last Post by: Corey Schmidt posted: 7 years ago

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