Forum Topics Started

Viewing 2 topics - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)
    • Cummins Marine Forum Topics
    • Fuel Injector Maintenance Cycle

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

      March 15, 2019 at 5:28 pm I have a 270 HP Cummins 6BTA in a 2005 Nordic Tug. The engine has about 3400 hours and is typically operated at about 1400 RPM. I have done the maintenance for the past 10 years and the engine is operating without issue. Fuel burn has not increased and the engine starts and shuts down smoothly. Having said all that, I am wondering if there is a recommended time to remove and inspect the injectors or if they can be left alone for as long as th…

      Started by: Peter Abbott in: Cummins Marine Engines

      6 Replies
      May 8, 2019 at 1:09 am Thanks Philip. Sounds good to me. Stop worrying?!? My first boat ever is a 39ft cruiser with 16.6 ltrs of turbo charged diesel… i worry ?????

      Last Post by: Tony posted: 5 years ago

    • Twin Disc MG 5050SC oil leak

      This topic has 4 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated byTony Athens 5 years ago

      October 15, 2018 at 7:01 pm I have a twin disc MG 5050SC attached to a Cummins 270B in a Nordic Tug. The transmission has been in service for 13 years/3000 hours, and recently developed a leak/small drip from the gasket between the oil pump and the transmission. I have replaced the gasket without effect, even trying various gasket sealers. The leak appears to occur, or get worse, when the transmission is engaged. There is no evidence of cracking on the pump or transmis…

      Started by: Peter Abbott in: Marine Transmissions

      4 Replies
      January 20, 2019 at 8:36 pm Peter, Glad you stuck with it & followed thru…………………………..I’m especially glad all is solved.. YA DONE A VERY GOOD JOB! Tony

      Last Post by: Tony Athens posted: 5 years ago

  •  

Viewing 2 topics - 1 through 2 (of 2 total)