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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Cummins Maintenance Manual on CD-ROM VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Wed Nov 18 09 7:03 PM
Nov 18 2009
05:20 PM
Level-1 Member Howard   Does anyone know how to open the CD-ROM on a MacBook or even a modern Microsoft operating system? Here is the response I got back from the manufacturer "Dear Howard, Thank you for contacti.....
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Nov 18 2009
06:09 PM
#1 Level-1 Member Drew   Had the same problem on my macbook. I keep a copy of XP on a bootcamp partition and use it to access the stuff. It reads fine with the right software on a macbook.
Nov 18 2009
07:03 PM
#2 Level-1 Member Howard   Drew Thanks, I will give that a try.

 Cummins:QSB Series -  Acceleration problem VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Sat Oct 24 09 1:24 PM
Oct 22 2009
04:52 PM
Guest Pete   I have an Mercruiser/Cummins 2,8 QSD engine that had very bad acceleration. When the engine reaches about 1800rpm the turbocharger starts to take over and after that the engine runs perfectly, but be.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Difference between Cummins MerCruiser Diesel QSB5.9 (380 and 425) VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Sat Oct 17 09 7:11 PM
Oct 17 2009
06:15 PM
Guest Evris Papantoniou   I own a Searay that is fitted with two Cummings QSB5.9 (380) engines I wanted to know if there are any Mechanical differences between this Engine and the QSB 5.9(425).I have searched but cannot find .....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Best way to figure basic cruise speed VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 8  Thu Oct 15 09 4:50 AM
Aug 27 2009
12:22 AM
Level-1 Member Bags   On my Charter boat, loads vary. So the work on my engine varies accordingly. Given the choices I have on my smart craft ( % load, %Throttle,RPM or my favorite, GPH ) What do you think is the best way.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Intermittent AL alarm VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Oct 6 09 1:50 AM
Oct 4 2009
07:47 PM
Level-1 Member Jonathan Napier   Hi Tony Thought I´d post rather than call in case this is of interest to others. I´m getting an intermittent AL alarm warning in the top right hand corner of the display window on the lower half of m.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Fresh Water Flush Anodes VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Sep 29 09 1:28 AM
Sep 28 2009
11:41 PM
Level-1 Member Howard   Tony I have looked at all of your comments on fresh water flushing and installed such a system, but I have found that the lower zinc anode in the after-cooler has some oxide all over it I guess cause.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Vesel view question VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Sun Sep 27 09 3:30 PM
Aug 8 2009
02:27 PM
Level-1 Member Mike Sing   Can anyone tell me if there is different models when it comes to vesel veiws the only different thing I see is some say just mercrusier and some say cummins/murcrusier? I am looking at one that I want.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Seatrial numbers and plans for ferry trip VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 18  Fri Sep 25 09 1:47 AM
Sep 21 2009
01:17 AM
Level-1 Member Greg Adams   I posted about 3 weeks ago re: a 29 Blackfin with 2007 Cummins QSB 330s. This is what I found. 1. 177/175 hours at seatrial. Easy start-up, no smoke, no vibration. 2. After warm-up, stable at 170 .....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Factory installed 70 amp alternators VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Wed Sep 23 09 12:33 AM
Sep 22 2009
10:41 PM
Level-1 Member Bags   How close are the generic delco marine single wire alternators to the factory installed units now featured on the QSB series engines. Do they have the same mounts, and are they set up for the differe.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Airsep blowing oil on Cummins QSB VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Sep 8 09 9:01 PM
Sep 8 2009
03:04 PM
Guest Donnie   My QSB 380 has 270 hours. Yesterday after returning from a two day trip, I discovered a thin film of oil on the port/aft engine mount, apparently coming from the Airsep air cleaner. The retaining ba.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  2000 Hr Maintenance.. Valve Adjustment??? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Mon Sep 7 09 12:49 PM
Sep 6 2009
03:47 AM
Level-2 Member Hill   QSB 305 at 2000hrs. Should I do a valve adjustment at 2000? My port engine also has a slight rough idle and jumps from 590-630. before reaching temp it will surge in power while at idle, b.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Nominal Temps & Oil Pr. VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Sep 1 09 2:29 PM
Sep 1 2009
02:43 AM
Level-1 Member James   This past year I had my QSB 5.9´s Serviced for the Cummins 300 Hr. service maintenance interval. While having this performed, I also (esp. after reading Tony´s articles on the subject) had my Afte.....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  Max engine speed VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Sun Aug 30 09 2:14 AM
Aug 28 2009
01:40 AM
Level-1 Member Greg Adams   I have just had a contract accepted for a 29 Blackfin sportfish with twin 2007 QSB 330s. I am trying to read and learn before the survey and before I own this thing if all works out well. I have read .....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  QSB fuel oil filter removal VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Thu Aug 27 09 3:31 PM
Aug 25 2009
10:24 PM
Level-1 Member Howard   I am having trouble removing the fuel oil filter from my QSB5.9 425. The engine has 185 hours on it and is about 2 to 3 years old. This is the first time I have tried to remove the fuel oil filter. .....
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 Cummins:QSB Series -  QSB wiring VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Fri Aug 21 09 6:36 PM
Aug 21 2009
06:28 AM
Level-1 Member Bags   After going over all the new hook ups on my engine, I noticed that the engine is still "hot electrically" even though I have the main battery switch open. I have two positive leads connecte.....
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