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Can't start 6BTA5.9-M2 300 – Gremlins
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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…
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4 RepliesSeptember 17, 2022 at 12:36 pm Hereās 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, youāll 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, youāll still be shaking your head as to āwhat were they thinkingāā¦ā¦..Maybe what they smoked back…Last Post by:
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Expansion Tank broken hose fitting
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4 years ago August 12, 2019 at 3:21 am I have the 1998 Diamond 450’s with the blue metal expansion tank. During my routine checks below, I noticed the black hose from the plastic overflow tank, was disconnected from the fitting just under the cap on the expansion tank. Upon closer inspection, the metal hose fitting was broken off. With some Rescue tape, I was able to keep it in place and ended up with a small leak for the ride home. What is the recommended fix?
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3 RepliesJanuary 27, 2020 at 5:50 pm Logan, Unless your are an extremely competent and experienced guy with soldering, this is a very difficult piece to install…………………..You are dealing with thin brass and 14 Gauge steel sheet with many lbs of mass vs. 1-2 ounces of thin brass. Solder– 95-5 would be my choice.Last Post by:
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Can't start 6BTA5.9-M2 300 – Gremlins
