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      This topic has 31 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated byTony Athens 5 years ago

      March 2, 2018 at 9:23 am Good morning, I have an issue with one of my 5.9 6BTA 370 hp. motors. If I go to cruise speed, my port engine wants to overheat to about 200 degrees for 5 to 10 secs, then come right back to 185 to 190. The alarm starts to chirp but then goes off. No problem for the rest of the day. Here is what I have done to try and figure it out. 1-belched the system twice at full temp, a few bubbles not much . Also bleed it through the petcock. 2- changed …

      Started by: Robert Epsten in: Cummins Marine Engines


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      September 7, 2018 at 7:31 pm Based on your operation, no, I would stay with what you have.. Tony

      Last Post by: Tony Athens posted: 5 years ago

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