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 Caterpillar: General -  Changing coolant VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Fri Nov 20 09 10:31 PM
Yesterday
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Level-1 Member Garyc   I recently purchased a boat with twin CAT 3208TA engines. I´m preparing to change out the current coolant and upgrade to the extended life CAT ELC stuff. Questions: 1) Any advice on easiest way to ca.....
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Today
10:31 PM
#1 Level-1 Member Seahag   Gary I can´t help you with the any info on changing the cooloent but i just purchased a 35´Cabo with the 3208TA engines (435hp,year 2000) and my mechanic is using the DEAC coolent.He says the ELC co.....

 Caterpillar: General -  Cat D333B?? Anyone know anything about it? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 12  Tue Nov 10 09 10:57 AM
Oct 16 2009
01:06 AM
Level-1 Member Myles Bertram 25   Gday, My mate is looking at a 40ft Steel prawn trawler here in Aus, that has a rebuilt Cat D333B in it. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Myles
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 Caterpillar: General -  Does anyone make a combination full flow/by pass oil filter for a 3208? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Sat Nov 7 09 5:01 AM
Nov 2 2009
12:59 AM
Level-1 Member J.   Last time I checked Fleetguard made a combo full flow/bypass filter for Cummings engines but not for Cat. Is anyone aware of another manufacturer? Is there a oil conversion flange available to conve.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  Question on what damage this might have caused (running 10 quarts down)? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Mon Oct 5 09 12:45 AM
Oct 3 2009
06:29 PM
Level-1 Member Gregr   Luckily it has nothing to do with my boat. ;) A friend went out on an offshore trip last week, and as they were heading out they noticed that the starboard engine was really straining to come up t.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  Tachometer Calibration VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Mon Sep 28 09 5:13 PM
Sep 28 2009
02:51 PM
Level-1 Member Bill   I need to check my tachs for accuracy...is it ok to do this at the dock like no load???
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 Caterpillar: General -  Discount Caterpillar OEM parts? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Mon Sep 21 09 6:22 PM
Aug 21 2009
01:41 PM
Guest Bill   Are there any Cat dealers in SE USA or elswhere that will offer discounted parts to the "trade"? I am getting a blank look from my local dealers.
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 Caterpillar: General -  D399 and G399 Caterpillar operating temperature VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Sat Sep 19 09 3:29 PM
Sep 19 2009
03:29 PM
Guest Lc Ing   Dear sirs, we need information about normal and maximun operating temperatures for D399 and G399. We recently install a new radiator and fan in G399 system and we need information for compare. Thank.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  Engine Winter Storage VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Mon Sep 14 09 10:19 PM
Sep 14 2009
10:19 PM
Level-1 Member Donald Miller   Looking for advice on winter storage. Will change oil, flush raw water side, remove raw water impellers and flush fresh water side/refill with new coolant just prior to lay-up. Have read recommendat.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  Prices VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Mon Aug 24 09 9:07 PM
Aug 24 2009
09:07 PM
Level-1 Member Raffy   Anyone know the prices on CAT C7 & C9 ENGINES. Reman and New?
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 Caterpillar: General -  Twindisc 507-1 on 3208TA VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Fri Aug 21 09 3:33 PM
Aug 21 2009
03:33 PM
Level-1 Member Craig   My boat was struck by lightning and noticed that the pressure gauge (2) were not working. Is there a way to test the sending unit on the gear? running the boat in the slip the reading was about 50psi .....
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 Caterpillar: General -  Transmission temp senders VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Jul 28 09 8:22 PM
Jul 27 2009
09:22 PM
Level-1 Member Kingfisher   Anyone know a northwest vendor that has temp sending units for a cat mb 507 transmission ? 1986 not ECM
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 Caterpillar: General -  Engine Load Range for Long Runs....like 9hrs continuous. VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Jul 14 09 12:18 AM
Jul 13 2009
08:30 PM
Guest Psw   I am going to be leaving this Thursday to go fishing and day 1 will be a travel day. It is a 200 miles trip from port to port with a good percentage in the Ocean and Straits. Assuming the weather is g.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  No Loads VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 6  Mon Jun 22 09 11:58 AM
Jun 21 2009
04:45 PM
Level-1 Member Gulf Poker   Can anyone tell me where if any, I can find engine no load information on this site.
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 Caterpillar: General -  Issues with Cat C15 engines VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 31  Fri May 29 09 7:25 PM
May 6 2009
06:06 PM
Level-1 Member PacoSaca   Hi guys, I thought you might help me find out what’s wrong with my engines; the problem is that the turbos never engage and when in neutral both engines are very unstable from 1400 to 2000 rpms, of.....
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 Caterpillar: General -  2 Engines, No Crank??? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 7  Fri May 29 09 1:24 AM
May 25 2009
08:01 PM
Level-1 Member Cudjoekey   HI everyone...I have a year 2000 Luhrs, with twin 3116 Cats. I am the original owner...engines and starter motors have run flawlessly since new...Last week, changed oil on both sides and started both.....
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