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Fuel System Long Term Layup for a 4-53 Detroit Diesel
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December 13, 2022 at 1:07 am Hi Guys, I have a 4-53 Detroit Diesel that I plan on laying up for many years coming up.Ā Any suggestions on how to store the fuel system for long term storage?Ā Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Pat
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2 RepliesDecember 15, 2022 at 5:18 am Thanks for the information Tony.Ā Have you ever heard of replacing the diesel fuel in the engine with fuel injector calibration fluid for long term storage?Ā I plan on laying this engine up for five or more years. Thanks again, PatĀLast Post by:
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Freeing Up a Seized Aluminum Detroit Blower?
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October 6, 2021 at 4:11 pm Hey Guys, Any recommendations on penetrating oils for freeing up seized aluminum parts? I acquired a blower for a 4-53 Detroit where the previous took the blower off of the motor but didn’t do anything with it. He said the motor was sitting around for 20 years. Before taking the blower apart, I would like to try to free it up first. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Pat
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2 RepliesAugust 22, 2022 at 10:28 am I freed it up.Ā I stuck it in a bucket of diesel for a couple of months.Ā I eventually was able to start rocking it back and forth until it started spinning freely.Last Post by:
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Detroit 4-53 Max HP (Dyer 29)
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2 years ago September 13, 2021 at 10:23 am Hi Guys, I just recently purchased a Detroit Diesel 4-53 Natural for a Dyer 29. Does anyone know how much horsepower I can get out of it if I turbo it? Thanks, Pat
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3 RepliesSeptember 14, 2021 at 1:08 pm I have “seen” 4-53’s with turbos but I doubt Detroit did it.. Probably aftermarket like J&T or ??Last Post by:
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ZF Hurth 63a Neutral Safety Switch wiring.
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November 2, 2018 at 9:40 am Hi Guys, Where does the wiring for a Neutral Safety Switch on a ZF Hurth 63a transmission usually go to? It’s botled up to a MerCruiser 350 MPI. Thanks, Pat
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3 RepliesNovember 3, 2020 at 10:45 am Does it matter witch screws the black and white wires are attached to on the neutral safety switch?Last Post by:
posted: 3 years ago
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ZF 63a Pressure Switch Help
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4 years ago May 19, 2019 at 9:13 am Hi Guys, Does anyone know where I can locate this sensor? I need to replace it because the ears broke off. It has a ton of numbers on the base of the sensor. Thanks, Pat
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4 RepliesMay 20, 2019 at 12:02 pm Patrick Presti wrote: Hi Corey, There is no gear oil pressure guage on my panel so I assume itās a pressure alarm sensor? Pat If it just a low oil pressure switch… then any switch that fits physically where the old one did should work fine. The switches are typically normally closed, FYI. Also, some of the switches are adjustable so you can modify the alarm set point.Last Post by:
posted: 4 years ago
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Fluid Recommendation for Manual Hydraulic Steering
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5 years ago January 6, 2019 at 8:51 pm Hi Tony, I have a manual hydraulic steering system that I am finishing installing with a Capilano Variable Displacement Pump and a Wagner Piston. What type of fluid would you recommend for a system like this? Thanks, Pat
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4 RepliesJanuary 9, 2019 at 10:23 pm The older Capilano pumps all recommended straight Dextron Spec ATF.. TonyLast Post by:
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Re-power MerCruiser 5.7 Horizon MPI to a Yanmar 4LHA-STE 230hp
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5 years ago September 15, 2018 at 9:32 am Hi Guys, Has anyone had any experience re-powering a boat from a MerCruiser 5.7 MPI to a Yanmar 4LHA-STE 230hp? I was curious if there was any performance gains with the re-power… I have a 27′ H&H lobster boat with a MerCruiser 5.7 MPI with a 2.5:1 ZF63a gearbox, 1.5″ shaft, and a 20″x17″ 4-Blade propeller. Right now she cruises 14kts at 3400 RPM’s. Ideally, I would like a 17-18kt cruise. Any insight…
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4 RepliesSeptember 16, 2018 at 9:40 am Noting that matters–The 230 was an early rating with hotter fuel used in a test cell.. Later on, Yanmar rated the engine in a test cell using colder fuel, hence the engine could make 10 HP more at WOT/3300+ RPM… TonyLast Post by:
posted: 5 years ago
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6BTA Camshaft Engine Block Port?
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6 years ago December 23, 2017 at 7:32 pm Hi Tony and Rob, What’s this access port to on the left side of the block for the camshaft in the attached picture? Pat
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13 RepliesDecember 26, 2017 at 9:14 pm Easily viewed on my 330B in this shot with the aftercooler removed..Last Post by:
posted: 6 years ago
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What Holes to Mount a 6BTA 270 Expansion Tank
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December 23, 2017 at 4:44 am Hi guys, Attached below is a picture of the expansion tank to my 6BTA 270 engine. What (3) holes should I use to mount the tank to the cylinder head bolt holes. I put the tank up to the cylinder head and it looks like multiple holes can be used to mount the tank. I’m not sure which ones should be used. Thanks, Pat
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9 RepliesDecember 23, 2017 at 6:34 pm Thanks Tony and Rob. I appreciate the insight!Last Post by:
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6BTA Oil Drain Plug to Ball valve Conversion
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6 years ago December 5, 2017 at 6:17 pm Hi Guys, Does anyone know what ball valve I should use to convert the drain plug to a ball valve for the rear of the oil pan? Thanks, Pat
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6 RepliesDecember 10, 2017 at 7:25 am Patrick, Got it….on the purpose of the valve. As Rob stated……..no need for a ball valve between the oil pan and the oil drain hose. I have purchased three 6BTA 370s from Tony over the past 9 years. ALL three were shipped from Tony’s shop with a drain hose attached to the pan. Nothing cheap about the drain hose Tony attached, same blue high pressure hose used between the trannies and gear cooler. In the two pictures attach…Last Post by:
posted: 6 years ago
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ZF 220a Drain Plug Thread Size
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6 years ago November 22, 2017 at 4:31 pm Hello, Does anyone know what the thread size is for the oil drain plug on a ZF 220a gear box? Thanks, Pat
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3 RepliesNovember 27, 2017 at 6:32 am Pat, Regarding the 220A, check out this topic .. Removing the Magnet / Screen HexLast Post by:
posted: 6 years ago
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6BTA 270 Turbo Clamp Ring
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November 26, 2017 at 7:54 am Hello, Does anyone know the part number for the clamp ring that holds the compressor and turbine housings together for a 6BTA 270 Turbo? I checked quickserve and I didn’t see that part on the diagram. Attached is a picture of what I need. Also, where can I get a rebuild kit for that turbo? Thanks, Pat
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3 RepliesNovember 26, 2017 at 9:42 am Will do. Thanks.Last Post by:
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Cummins 6BTA Secondary Fuel Filter Location?
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November 6, 2017 at 8:04 pm Hi Guys, I have a 270 6BTA I bought that was in pieces I am putting back together. Where is the location of the secondary fuel filter on this engine? I think I am missing the filter housing. Thanks, Pat
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4 RepliesNovember 18, 2017 at 2:13 pm Thanks Tony!Last Post by:
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Hardware for Vulkan Torsional Coupling?
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6 years ago October 31, 2017 at 7:26 am Hi Guys, What hardware do I need to install 1KT3110008 to a Cummins B? Thanks, Pat
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8 RepliesNovember 3, 2017 at 4:58 am Pic attached..Last Post by:
posted: 6 years ago
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5" or 6" Mixer for 270HP B Series?
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August 24, 2017 at 8:08 am Hi Guys, Does anyone know if a 5″ exhaust mixer will work for a 27HP B Series? Thanks, Pat Attached is the engine tag for the engine…
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8 RepliesAugust 25, 2017 at 8:19 am Will do. The engine is going in a 30′ Alura. It’s a fairly simple run to the transom of the boat. There will be a 45 degree elbow, then a straight run to a 5″ Vernatone Inline Mufller, and then a straight shot to the transom. Probably a 15′ total run. I will be back on here once I get the engine running and on the boat. PatLast Post by:
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Upgrade a 6BTA 250 to a 6BTA 270?
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July 24, 2017 at 6:51 am Hi Guys, I have a Cummins 6BTA 250 with a ZF220a 1.5:1 setup that I need to finish building. What would need to be done to the current engine to upgrade it to the 270HP version? I look forward to hearing back with your responses. Also, the engine is going in a 30 Alura. Thanks, Pat
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2 RepliesAugust 24, 2017 at 5:57 am Hi Tony. Thanks for the reply. Sorry, I’m an idiot. It’s actually a 270, not a 250… It’s been a while since I have even looked at the engine… PatLast Post by:
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Fuel System Long Term Layup for a 4-53 Detroit Diesel
