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    • Shell GTL fuel for 6BTA 370

      This topic has 3 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 6 years ago

      May 15, 2018 at 11:25 pm Hi all, My marina just switched to Shell GTL Paraffinic fuel instead of diesel. From Cummins website I can see they announced compatibility with B4.5, B6.7 and L9 engines. Cannot find info on other engines Anyone knows whether it is a problem to use it with 6BTAs 370 diamond marine engines ? Brgds Troels

      Started by: Troels in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      May 17, 2018 at 6:36 am Hereā€™s the link to the Cummins site article https://www.cummins.com/news/releases/2017/05/31/cummins-announces-compatibility-select-renewable-diesel-fuels-b67-and-l9

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 6 years ago

    • Gear oil for Hurth HSW 800 V1 (ZF)

      This topic has 2 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated byRob Schepis 6 years ago

      May 30, 2017 at 11:14 pm Hi all, Simple question. I have two Hurth HSW 800 V1 (pre ZF), 1.6 ratio. Which oil is preferred ? Oil is a jungle and manual I have is for the later ZF versions stating just Dexron II or III. I can get the “Castrol Transmax Dex III multivehicle” for a good price. Is this a preferred oil for this gearbox ?

      Started by: Troels in: Marine Transmissions

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      May 31, 2017 at 4:53 am You’re good to go with that ATF

      Last Post by: Rob Schepis posted: 6 years ago

    • Coolant exchange 6bta – continued

      This topic has 14 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byTroels 6 years ago

      April 30, 2017 at 10:07 am Hi all, got some good advice a few weeks ago on the process. Got to work on it this weekend – I am experiencing the weird thing that I can only drain approx. 7 liters(2 gallons) – as the manual says it contains 20 liters I am only ably to get a third out. I got to try many times as I have flushed with freshwater – result is the same every time – after draining and reI drain the engine through the “small pipe plug co…

      Started by: Troels in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      May 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm Thanks, yes I meant all water, we filled it up to test and make a final flush. I did the change to coolant the day after based on the recommendation to get it out fast.

      Last Post by: Troels posted: 6 years ago

    • Starter battery

      This topic has 4 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byTroels 7 years ago

      April 19, 2017 at 10:06 am Hi, my starter batteries (6-bta 370hp diamond) are almost dead. Currently I have one Varta LFD230 amp, CCA 1150 on each engine + separate battery for consumption. I am hoping these are overkill so I can save weight and money. Can anyone recommend a good starter battery, alternatively advise whether one of below batteries would be adequate: Varta LFD140 amp, CCA 800 Varta AGM 105 amp, CCA 950Ā   

      Started by: Troels in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      April 20, 2017 at 10:05 pm Hi Rob, Thanks. I guess that settles the matter. Now the “only” challenge is getting the old 125 lbs batteries out, which are “conviniently” located aft of the engines with the generator in the middle and behind the engine hatch opening…

      Last Post by: Troels posted: 7 years ago

    • Venting coolant system on 6BTA 370 diamond

      This topic has 5 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated byTroels 7 years ago

      April 5, 2017 at 10:52 pm Ā Hi all,Ā  I had a mishap with my water heater which is connected to port engine cooling system. Short story; the heater has “collapsed” causing some rust Ā in the cooleant. I have exchanged the waterheater and drained the dirty coolant from the engine. Next step is to run a coolant system cleaner through the engine before I refill with new coolant. Now the simple question is how to correctly fill the coolant system, I am mainly thinki…

      Started by: Troels in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      April 7, 2017 at 7:46 am Thanks for the advice. Now I am just eager to get the season started

      Last Post by: Troels posted: 7 years ago

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