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Detroit:71 Series Converting From Turbo To Non Turbo VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Sep 1 10 1:09 PM
Sep 1 2010
01:09 PM
Guest Tom   What do you have to do to convert a turbo 6-71 (1986) to run without turbos
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Detroit:71 Series 6-71N J & T coolant overflow problem for experts VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 11  Wed Sep 1 10 11:13 AM
Aug 24 2010
04:31 PM
Level-1 Member Encaa5   I reported earlier problem of coolant overflow. Engine has less then 70 hours since rebuilt 2 1/2 years ago. Coolant still overflows recovery tank and fills 1 gallon plastic jug under the recovery ta.....
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Aug 27 2010
05:36 PM
#3 Level-1 Member Encaa5   Thank you for questions. The coolant will keep flowing out. I do not fill up to cap after each run as I thought it was too full. Head goes back on tomorrow morning. I hope it is just one of tho.....
Aug 30 2010
05:04 PM
#4 Level-1 Member Encaa5   Head was reinstalled on Saturday after being checked. I was hoping new gaskets would solve problem but it still exists. A 1 gallon jug under the plastic recovery tank will fill with anitfreeze in less.....
Aug 30 2010
05:43 PM
#5 Level-2 Member Mds   This is a simple engine as its a natural. The common faults for this symptom are found in the exhaust manifold and head. My guess is you still have problem with the head. Cylinder pressures are grea.....
Aug 30 2010
06:08 PM
#6 Level-1 Member Encaa5   The head was presuure tested using air with the injectors installed. Is this a fool proof way to test injector tubes?
Aug 31 2010
01:23 AM
#7 Level-3 Member Ski in NC   No, as MDS posted, a bench p-test does not tell the full story. If it leaks on the bench, it is bad. If it passes on the bench, that does not mean it is good. Firing pressure is something like 1000.....
Aug 31 2010
06:29 PM
#8 Level-1 Member Encaa5   SKI and MDS Thank you very much for your help. I am inclined to agree, though I have no experience, but what do you do? A Detroit head is $3900 plus refundable core charge of $600. Is there a w.....
Aug 31 2010
09:43 PM
#9 Guest Cap10Pat   Just want to check one thing you left hanging, unless I missed it. You said you do not replace the fluid. Does that mean your coolant is low? Or is it being replaced by something else?
Sep 1 2010
04:40 AM
#10 Level-3 Member Ski in NC   Some older detroit shops have the tools to replace the injector tubes. With tubes removed, inspect the tube seating surface from the hole above. Must be squeaky clean. Do a pt inspection there for .....
Sep 1 2010
11:13 AM
#11 Level-1 Member Encaa5   Capt10pat I replace the fluid with either water or mix of antifreeze and water

Detroit:71 Series replacing heat exchangers TIB´s VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Tue Aug 24 10 9:09 PM
Aug 22 2010
10:55 PM
Level-1 Member N. Cole   After some hot days on the chesapeake bay and 1000 hrs. on 485 tib´s i THINK in need to replace at least one of my heat exchangers because of possible leaks. So here is the question, I dread to see th.....
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Detroit:71 Series Ballpark rebuild costs VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Sat Aug 21 10 7:45 PM
Aug 21 2010
06:47 PM
Level-1 Member CaptJ   I´m looking at a 1990 Boat with twin 6-71 TIB´s, and unfortunately, the total hours is uncertain on both, but at least 2,000 hours (maybe as much as 3,000 on one of them). I´m lookuing for some ballp.....
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Detroit:71 Series How many hours is too Many on 1988 671TI´s? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Fri Aug 20 10 2:23 AM
Aug 20 2010
01:21 AM
Level-1 Member Jmills   I am looking at a 41´ Hatteras that has been very well maintained and the engines are clean as a whistle. The only draw back is that they are 1988 671 TI´s with 3100 hours with no record of rebuilds......
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Detroit:71 Series fuel delivery rate -v- fuel consumption for 8V71ti´s VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Thu Aug 19 10 3:51 PM
Aug 19 2010
03:51 PM
Level-1 Member Chris   Trying to hook up floscan meters to my 8V71TI´s with N70 injectors. Need to know the fuel delivery rate (not the fuel consumption rate? Anybody know?
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Detroit:71 Series Lube Oil Pressure Light VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Thu Aug 19 10 12:16 PM
Aug 16 2010
04:33 AM
Guest Msobota   The "Lube Oil Pressure" light for my starboard engine (12V71TI) is illuminated. All of the temps, oil pressure, power is normal. This happened during the delivery trip. I assumed there .....
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Detroit:71 Series Loosing Fresh Water VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Wed Aug 18 10 8:24 PM
Aug 15 2010
02:02 PM
Level-1 Member Tomtdm   I´m loosing fresh water on port 671-DD. I have no sign of leaks, Oil pan does show water. Where can the water be going to? I appreciate any ideas that anyone can give me.
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Detroit:71 Series Rpm reduction VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 6  Thu Aug 12 10 2:13 PM
Aug 10 2010
03:06 PM
Level-1 Member Bill   I just replaced my m15 injectors with 90´s. By doing this i now only get approx. 1860rpm´s on both motors at full load. Same props with the m15´s I was getting 2450 easy. The rack has been checked, fu.....
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Detroit:71 Series Object attahced to the spin on fuel filter VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Thu Aug 12 10 2:08 PM
Aug 12 2010
12:48 AM
Level-1 Member Mike   I recently posted about a fuel leak coming from the area of my spin on fuel filter. This past weekend I had the admiral driving the boat while I had the pleasure of hanging out in the engine room to .....
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Detroit:71 Series 8V-71N Replacement Engine VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Tue Aug 10 10 10:56 AM
Aug 10 2010
10:56 AM
Guest Paul   Hi, Help needed! We currently run a fleet of 8V-71N marine engines and basically we want to swap this engine out with a brand new engine (a currently available brand new engine). I have researched t.....
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Detroit:71 Series 45 Hatteras with 871-TI´s Sea Trial VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 9  Sun Aug 8 10 3:00 AM
Jun 2 2010
05:34 PM
Level-1 Member Jimmy   Well I did a sea trial on the 45 I have a contract on. It is a 1972 45 Hatteras Convertible with 871-TI´s. The Port has about 500 Hrs since overhaul and the Stbd. has about 350. On a cold start th.....
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Detroit:71 Series Racor CCV System Output VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Aug 4 10 4:22 PM
Aug 4 2010
04:22 PM
Level-1 Member Mark   Installed Racor Closed Crankcase Ventilation System (4500) on my 671TI´s last year. They drain into clear bottles and not into the oil pan so I can see what each engine is producing (thanks to this w.....
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Detroit:71 Series Oil Blow by VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Tue Aug 3 10 2:07 PM
Aug 3 2010
12:48 AM
Level-1 Member Tomtdm   I have Detroit 671 engines.The port over heated due to broken clamp in a hose. After this happened I´m getting oil leaking via the oil dip stick. Any inexpensive solution or do I need to overhaul th.....
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Detroit:71 Series 6-71N engine coolant system flushing VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Mon Aug 2 10 8:29 PM
Aug 2 2010
06:37 PM
Level-1 Member Encaa5   The overflow from my expansion tank had a heavy dark brown residue in it. I was told that the anti freeze should be drained and engine flushed with the 2 part dry powder system. Does anyone have a ma.....
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