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 Cummins:Older Models -  No Turbo Sound VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Tue Nov 10 09 7:33 PM
Nov 10 2009
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Level-1 Member Roly   My vt555s don´t make the usual turbo whine when the throttles are maxed out. Is this normal and why?
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Starter VIEW/REPLY   This topic is on your notification list. 1  Sat Nov 7 09 2:49 PM
Nov 7 2009
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Level-1 Member Roly   The starter on one of my VT555s is turning much slower when it becomes hot, I suspect the bushings are worn. Can anyone tell me what I can expect to pay for a rebuit starter?
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Cummins V470 Data Plate(fuel Pump) VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Nov 4 09 5:25 PM
Nov 4 2009
05:25 PM
Level-1 Member Paul   Hi i have a cummins v470-m iam trying to get a new fuel pump but having trouble with the data plate it does have one but the numbers do not match any cummins lists the plate does look original it stat.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Cummins 903 parts VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Nov 3 09 10:30 PM
Jul 27 2009
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Level-1 Member Kt   Need manifold for 903 Cummins,anyone know a where i can get parts besides Cummins. ?Called Cummins in Bristol ,PA., they are 3 to 4 times higher priced then most dealers. Example purchassed minor reb.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Fuel tank site glass. VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Sun Oct 11 09 11:42 AM
Oct 10 2009
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Level-1 Member Roly   The site glass on my fuel tanks is stained so bad that I can´t see thru it. It is some kind of plastic tube. Does anyone know what I can replace this with safely.
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Oil VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Sat Oct 10 09 2:47 PM
Oct 10 2009
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Level-1 Member Roly   What is the recomended engine oil weight to use in a vt555.
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Impelor VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Fri Oct 9 09 2:28 PM
Oct 9 2009
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Level-1 Member Roly   I just bought a 1988 40´ Hyatt with cummins vt555s. I want to change the raw water impellers. I´m pretty mechanical inclined but haven´t done this before. From what I can see the impeller can be acces.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Pulling cummins 903 engine VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Oct 6 09 2:09 PM
Oct 6 2009
12:29 AM
Level-1 Member Unca Cool   Anybody out there with ideas on prepping a 38 Bertram for cummins 903 pull-out. The mechanic said we need to properly brace the flooring and aft deck before pull-out, anybody ever done this and any g.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Cummins 375hp not used for 4 years VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Sep 22 09 7:15 PM
Sep 22 2009
12:12 PM
Level-1 Member Brucel   Any input would be helpful. I am looking at a boat with 2004 Cummins 375hp (6BT I believe). These motors have not run in 4 years. The boat has been dry docked due to owners sickness. Is there anyth.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Looking into purchasing 38ft. Bertram with cummins 903 engines VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Sat Sep 19 09 2:38 AM
Sep 19 2009
01:11 AM
Level-1 Member Unca Cool   Have a really good buy on a 38ft. Bertram with cummins 903 engines. One engine has a problem but I have a replacement engine with lots of extra spare parts. This is my first diesel engine boat and I .....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  555 325hp VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Wed Sep 9 09 12:11 AM
Sep 7 2009
11:58 PM
Level-1 Member Roly   Is this a good engine, dependable, efficient. It has approx 600 hours and is pushing a 40 foot 26000 pound trawler. Twins
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Thermostats VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Tue Sep 1 09 10:10 AM
Sep 1 2009
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Level-1 Member Reelk   Have VT8-903-M Cummins engines serial numbers are not to be found.There is a problem with overheating, I have had all parts checked an cleand, such as exchangere , manifolds ect.When I look at thermos.....
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 Cummins:Older Models -  Rebuild my Cummins V903M or repower with Caterpillar 3208 VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Fri Aug 14 09 3:50 PM
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 Cummins:Older Models -  1967 cummins 785 CID m300 parts VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Tue Aug 11 09 10:25 PM
Aug 10 2009
12:45 AM
Guest Sean   Does any one know where to find parts for these older diesel engines? New or used.
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 Cummins:Older Models -  AFC adjustment VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Fri Aug 7 09 1:56 PM
Aug 7 2009
01:56 PM
Level-1 Member Jp   I have seen a pic of my AFC on previous posts but it never said if the sloted screw with locknut was the adjustment I am looking for, I also have a cap facing back of motor on afc that takes 3/8 or 7/.....
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