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    • 6bta 5.9 CPL 970 won't exceed 1800 rpm 1 2

      This topic has 30 replies, has 7 voices, and was last updated byAngel I Collazo Martinez 3 years ago

      July 26, 2019 at 3:34 pm Hi Guys, New to forum and need some help. I’m hoping you can help me out with a problem I am experiencing with my boat engine, Cummins 6BTA 12 valve 5.9 M2 EP-9 injection pump. The problem I’m having is with the port engine which fires up without hesitation and runs great up to about 1800 rpm at this point I can continue advancing the throttle but there is zero response, this all happens under load. In the neutral position the engine…

      Started by: Dave Weber in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      November 26, 2020 at 11:31 am Was the issue ever solved? Was the aftercooler the problem or the aneroid?

      Last Post by: Angel I Collazo Martinez posted: 3 years ago

    • Crankcase ventilation / fumes

      This topic has 20 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated byPaul Berkshire 3 years ago

      December 19, 2017 at 3:05 pm Just purchased Albin with twin 6BTA5.9 270hp engines. Engines ran at 2600 -2650 rpm with normal temps and oil pressures. Oil is venting from starboard engine crankcase vent tube into bilge at normal oil levels (per “hand marked” dip stick). If I let oil go two quarts low (per dip stick), venting stops and oil level remains constant (over the last 10 hrs run time). I’m still getting a lot of fumes in salon (engines are mount…

      Started by: Jeff Lewis in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      June 12, 2020 at 6:25 pm Iā€™m confused but not the first time. You say drain pan and add 12 quarts and mark dipstick . The oil pan capacity chart says the low pan capacity for a 6bta is 13 quarts

      Last Post by: Paul Berkshire posted: 3 years ago

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