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The good news is that you don’t have to drop the oil pan.

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This may help.  The oil pump has been removed.  It goes where the hole is.

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Got it, thanks.  I must have misunderstood what the aneroid does.  Can you explain what it does and its purpose?

Thanks!

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Thanks Jmmy!  Great info.  I have those bits coming to me, but if they don’t work, I will do as you suggest.

Thanks again!

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Thanks Dan,

I’m using “Torx Security” bits (a TT7 – TT40 set.  TT20 & tt25 are the closest).  Is that difference than “Tamper Resistant” in your link?

Thanks for the help.

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Tony & Cory (and anyone else),

I tried to follow your instructions on removing the aneroid cap.  It appears to be a tamper proof Torx head, but I bought a set of assorted bits (all kinds), but cannot find one that fits.  Attached is a pic <sorry, it’s the best I could take>.  And ideas on what size this is or how to remove?

Thanks

Larry

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Thanks for the comments.  I don’t think it is the turbo (but it could be).  It has always done this, and I have had the exhaust off a few times to ck turbo & exhaust and both were fine (no oil, no water, blades good, spin good, little carbor, etc.)

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Thanks Tony!

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There is a small dial on the back of the tacks.  You need to a small screwdriver to turn it.  Turn it back and forth a few times and put it back where it was.  That usually solves this issue

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Should burn.  It could burn a lot more if over propped.

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Also to note, the gear ratios in the trans might be different port to strb.  One might be running in “reverse” to go forward and the reverse ratio could be slightly different than forward.

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As an FYI, I’m in FL too with the same engines.  For 12 years and 1,500 hrs I have not had a problem with condensation in the aftercoolers.  I do remove & service them ever 2 years.  All is good.

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Be sure your fuel valves are 100% opened…..don’t ask me how I know……

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lou jones

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I cannot even imagine such a project!  Congratulations!  It looks great, well done.  Thanks for sharing.  As an owner of two 23 year old 6CTA’s with 2,400 hrs on them, I can say great engine choice.

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1969Roamer46

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Thanks Rob!….I will follow your advice.

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Can anyone help on this issue?

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I had no issues/symptoms.  I just noticed it when I changed the fuel filter.

Tony?  Cory?  Is this part “mission critical” to running the boat?

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Steve,

Thanks for the update, and all the info.  Keep us posted on how everything goes this season.

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Thanks Rob, I appreciate the info.

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Where is the best place on the engine to shoot an IR temp gauge to get the correct temp?  My gauges show 175 degrees, but oil pan is 195.  Both engines are the same.

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