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Intermittent power loss. Fuel issue? |
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Thu Sep 2 10 1:00 PM |
Sep 1 2010
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David
Hello. I bought my boat, 10 years old with 300 hours. When bought, the fuel had water and “algae” (I know it’s bacteria/fungus). The boat has twin Yanmar 6LP-DTEs, I upgraded the Racor 500s to SeaMax ..... |
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Sep 2 2010
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David
Thanks all, makes perfect sense. The 1/2 ID pickup will require a new fitting on the tank. There is also the anticipated 90 degree bend and due to clearance removing that will require some thought, pr..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Injector Pump Potential Failure |
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Thu Sep 2 10 11:50 AM |
Sep 2 2010
05:13 AM |
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Kevin O´Brien
My 2005 twin 315 Yanmars (6LPA-STP) have performed flawlessly over the last year (purchased the boat with 138 hours on the engines). Two weeks ago, after about an hour of trolling speed followed by a ..... |
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Sep 2 2010
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Kevin O´Brien
The boat was used in 2005 and part of 2006, was laid up in 2007 and most of 2008. She had 138 hours when we purchased her in the Spring of 2009. We´ve put 140 hours on her in 15 months and run her c..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Yanmar 6LP_STE´s |
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Tue Aug 31 10 1:46 AM |
Aug 29 2010
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Jwalls
I´m having an issue with my boat. Port engine turns up to only 3600RPM and stbd 3750 Rpm´s. I´ve lost 4-5 knots and my fuel burn appears to be 20-25% higher. I did primary and secondary filters, che..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Injector removal |
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Mon Aug 30 10 10:53 PM |
Jul 2 2010
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Joe V
Can anyone please explain the removal and installation process of injectors on a Yanmar 6LPA-DTP? Will a puller be needed?
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Yanmar:LP Series |
HP Fuel Pump |
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Mon Aug 16 10 5:32 AM |
Aug 15 2010
08:27 PM |
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Asmith5517
I am having a problem with the fuel pump on my 6LPA yanmar engine where by the RH Timer Cover has popped off shearing the 2 bolts which are supposed to hold it in place! I am in the middle of removing..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Mistery Mavel Oil |
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Sun Aug 15 10 11:50 PM |
Aug 14 2010
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Pedro Fundora
someone told my that adding Mistery Mavel Oil to the fuel would increase lubricity. Can somebody verify that this oil would not harm a Yanmar 6LPA? |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Excessive grayish / white smoke underway |
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Sun Aug 15 10 8:38 PM |
Jul 16 2010
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28Topaz
6LP-STE Engine temps are fine @ 185 degrees, plenty of power, fuel economy same as before smoke started, at above 2200 RPM the smoke gets really noticeable on both engines and gets thicker as I increa..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
6lpa-stp Mfr´d In 2002 |
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Sat Aug 7 10 12:46 AM |
Aug 6 2010
03:34 PM |
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Jerryr
A newbie here and must add love this site. I have a 2002 28´ True World Marine bought new in 2002. Checking past posts I see that there were problems with the valves. I have 825 hours on mine and n..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Clean And Protect The Motor |
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Sun Aug 1 10 7:01 PM |
Jul 31 2010
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Slopoke
This may have been covered already, i tried searching with the terms "clean engine" so if i missed it please let me know..
Any ways, I was wondering how you all clean your motors, then..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Egt Help! |
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Sun Aug 1 10 4:12 AM |
Jul 28 2010
08:37 PM |
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John Gaebel
Background: ~1,000 hours on my Yanmar 6LPA STPs. The engines have ~1,100 hours and have been maintained according to mfgs. specs by approved dealers.
Shortly after purchasing the boat (new) I inst..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
V Belt Replacement |
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Sat Jul 31 10 1:03 PM |
Jul 30 2010
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Pete_miller@cox.net
My 6LPDTZE is 13 years old and has about 500 hours. I decided to replace all the belts (3) today for the first time. With the new belts on, I cannot get the alternator back to it´s original position o..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
6LP EGT Question |
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Wed Jul 28 10 8:32 PM |
Jul 28 2010
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Coolant Overflow |
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Wed Jul 28 10 3:43 PM |
Sep 7 2009
08:39 PM |
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Joel Fuller
I have a 2001 albin with a 315 hp yanmar. I have orange coolant in system. When boat is run at full throttle motor pushes all the coolant out thru the overflow tank in minutes. Dealer found cracked tu..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
Can the intercooler be taken apart and cleaned from the front end? |
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Wed Jul 28 10 2:11 PM |
Jul 26 2010
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Matt
I want to clean my intercooler, but am curious if I can remove it from the front side of the engine. Will it clear the fuel lines, etc? Normally, I service them when the engines are out, but can´t rem..... |
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Yanmar:LP Series |
6LP-STE Black Smoke |
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Tue Jul 20 10 1:23 PM |
Jul 20 2010
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George Masters
Ok I have a rebuilt 6LP-STE (with about 20 hours now) running as my port motor. On a throttle up to WOT, I get a big cloud of black smoke from about 1800 rpm - 2500 rpm then I am back to normal. (typ..... |
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