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Caterpillar:3116 Series 3316 Rebuilds VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Sep 1 10 8:36 PM
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Level-1 Member DonW28   I know there has been some issues with these engines. Would you consider a boat that had 3116s that have been rebuilt? thanks, Don
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Engine Dies VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Fri Aug 27 10 1:00 PM
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Level-1 Member George   I have a pair of 1992 3116t 300hp and the last trip my stbd eng quit while I was offshore. It was like it was starving for fuel, filters were full and clean but no go. When we got back to the dock w.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series 3116 Fuel Pumps VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Aug 24 10 11:19 AM
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Level-1 Member Blackfin29   How much fuel pressure is there at the fuel filter base on a 3116 and how much vacume is right at the racors i have 900 type with 30 micron filters and 2 micron on the engines i also have 30 micron sp.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series 3116 Fluctates 50/100 Rpm At Full Load VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 14  Thu Aug 19 10 2:26 AM
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Level-1 Member John   Had this issue last year but it seems to come and go and only happens at full throttle. Twin 3116 350hp.Ser num 4kg05492 4kg05496. When running at full load the starboard engine will hit 2800/ 2820.S.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Cat 3116 loss of power VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Wed Aug 11 10 11:58 AM
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Level-1 Member Digertt   Hi i have a 1995 Luhrs 35´ with twin cat 3116. I have had a slow loss of power for the past 2 years and it has come to the point where i can not get above 7 knots and 1400rpm when not in neutral. I ch.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Missing coolent VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Wed Aug 11 10 11:24 AM
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Level-1 Member Don   One of my 3116 300HP engines is leaking coolant. I just replaced the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. I upgraded the new exhaust manifold with the bleed line recommended by Cat. I sea trailed the .....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series 3116 Oil Pressure VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Thu Aug 5 10 11:43 PM
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Level-1 Member RobG   Guys, what are you seeing for oil pressure on your 3116´s? After 30 minutes under load I see a gradual, normal decrease in oil pressure from about 45psi to 40psi. Again normal, but....Longer I run, t.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Temp Detection VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Mon Jul 19 10 9:10 PM
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Level-1 Member Bertie   HI: I have a new IR thermometer and after a long run, seem to get temps everywhere from 185F to 208F depending on where I aim it. the 208 is from on the main body of the engine. Right in the midd.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Coolant Issue VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Fri Jul 16 10 8:00 PM
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Level-1 Member Fishstix   Cat 3116 TA -350 HP. I am having a issue with my coolant overflow. I start the day with my coolant over flow bottle at the proper level , halfway between low and full. If I take the cap off of my ex.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Hihg pressure fule line next to raw water exaust VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Fri Jul 16 10 1:35 AM
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Caterpillar:3116 Series White Smoke VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Tue Jul 13 10 2:20 PM
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Level-2 Member Gfheatwave   32 Albermarle with twin 3116s Port engine blows White smoke running over 2400 rpm under that its fine, also I get black smoke when starting out only the port engine Need help on this been told co.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Twin 3116s - One Overheated Now Neither Respond To Starter? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Jul 7 10 3:31 AM
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Where Aer The Check Valves In A 3116 Fuel System VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Jul 6 10 12:16 PM
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Level-1 Member Blackfin29   can any onr tell me where the check valves are in a 3116 300 hp .My engines sre hard to start and one smokes black smoke after it cranks then runs fine. I could sure use a diagram of the fuel system. .....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series Issues? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 8  Fri Jul 2 10 2:08 AM
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Level-1 Member RobG   Have a newly acquired 3116 350HP, motor has 1725 hours and am unsure of the complete maintenance history. At cruise 2200-2400, I see water temps 205-210 degrees settling back a bit 180-195 degrees at.....
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Caterpillar:3116 Series 2002 Caterpillar 3126 "Antique" Impeller? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Wed Jun 30 10 1:26 PM
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Level-2 Member Brokenboat   Was swapping out the impellers on two 3126´s installed in 2002. Cat part number for replacement impeller is 7E-0321. Not sure if ever replaced by P.O. but the old impeller says Sherwood on it. It i.....
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