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Caterpillar:C9 -
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Bertram 37 Repower |
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Sat Nov 21 09 12:46 AM |
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Pops
Anybody familiar with repowereing a 37 bertram? |
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Yesterday
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Alberto J Lugo
Pops,
I am in the middle of a 43´ bertram repower with a pair of c15@800hp´s. If I were you, I would seriously consider a pair of qsm11 recon @ 660 hp and prop them with a conservative load. It will ..... |
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Doug L.
A friend of a friend re-powered a 38 Bert (essentially the same hull) with 480hp C Series. That boat cruised at 27 knots with a full tower. I think that would be the way to go. |
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Caterpillar:3126 Series -
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Considering a 2004 Cabo 35 with 450hp 3126b´s - need prompt advice |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:47 PM |
Sep 30 2009
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Fishtales
Boat appears to be well maintained (no survey yet) and engines have about 700 hrs. I have read some of the posts and it appears that the block issues were perhaps with earlier model years, but that t..... |
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Yesterday
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Doodahday
I´ve been running 3126B´s in my 2002 Cabo 35 Express for the past 5 years I´ve owned the boat. I fish 60+ miles offshore north Florida, and also run it to the Abacos each spring/summer for 4 weeks or..... |
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Caterpillar: General -
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Changing coolant |
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Fri Nov 20 09 10:31 PM |
Nov 19 2009
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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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Yesterday
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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..... |
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Caterpillar:3208 Series -
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Air filter cleaning/ replacment |
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Thu Nov 19 09 8:06 PM |
Nov 19 2009
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Garyc
I have a pair of 3208TA Cats with the square box type air intake housing on top. I´m going through my maintenance learning process. The service manual talks about removing, cleaning, or replacing the ..... |
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Nov 19 2009
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Dave
No oil suppose to be there. You will get it though from the crankcase breather that is plummed into the air filter. I clean mine with a gallon or so of diesel in a flat pan. Soak the filter and the..... |
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Caterpillar:3126 Series -
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Overhaul Kits for 3126 CATs |
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Thu Nov 19 09 1:47 PM |
Nov 19 2009
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Capt.taz
Looking to buy a pair of overhaul kits for my 3126 CATs. I know I can go to our local CAT dealer and he can order them. How about after market kits? Any leads on where to buy aftermarket marine over..... |
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Caterpillar:3208 Series -
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To rebuild Cat 3208 or not? |
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Tue Nov 17 09 5:11 PM |
Nov 16 2009
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Charles Stavely
I have a 35´ Bertram with 3208 Cat´s that run well with no smoke at 3200 hrs of service, never rebuilt. We have developed a leak in the port transmission and will have to pull that engine to repair th..... |
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Nov 16 2009
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Ski in NC
Tough question. It´s never an easy decision to disturb machinery that is operating well. The act of disassembling and re-assembling machines introduces risks that were not there had it been left alo..... |
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Nov 16 2009
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South Dade Paul
Charles:
I agree with Eric that leaving well enough alone can be the right choice. If you do need to remove the one engine, then the effort to do so may present opportunities in ensuring many more..... |
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Nov 16 2009
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Joe Fanelli
Charles - 2 years ago i faced the exact same situation. I have the 3208T engines (320hp). One of my ZF 225A gears developed a leak in the front seal. these engines are in my 31ft north coast sportf..... |
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Nov 17 2009
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Charles Stavely
Thanks guys, the info was excellent! |
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Caterpillar:3208 Series -
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3208 TA @ 435 hp longevity... |
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Mon Nov 16 09 8:40 PM |
Aug 28 2009
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FormulaPro
I have been researching Tiara 40 Express boats and am finding more Cat equipped boats than Cummins. Based on my readings here, I would prefer the Cummins Powerplants, primarily based on a few of Tony´..... |
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Nov 14 2009
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Ggf1320
I have a pair of 3208TA 375 in a 36´ tiara and one needs an overhaul i was considering bumping both up to 425 or 435 but also have heard all of the negative commments about longevity; however, my bigg..... |
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Nov 15 2009
01:41 AM |
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Warren
Block heaters take care of any smoking. |
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Nov 15 2009
06:47 AM |
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Dave
These are the parts necessary to "bump up" the horsepower to 435 from 375:
Pistons, valves, camshaft, complete fuel injection pump, complete aftercooler, fuel injection nozzles, auxiliary..... |
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Nov 16 2009
06:20 PM |
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Ggf1320
Thanks for the responses guys, Dave seems from reading a couple of other post that the blocks may be different?? any idea if this is true? |
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Nov 16 2009
08:40 PM |
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Dave
The 375HP and 435HP blocks are the same. |
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Caterpillar:3406,3408,3412 Series -
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1996 Egg Harbor w/ 3412 electronics |
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Mon Nov 16 09 5:31 PM |
Nov 11 2009
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Ron S
I´m looking at an Egg Harbor 58 with 3412 "electronics". Can anyone tell me if those engines were original equipment for that year? Also, would "electronics" indicate electronica..... |
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Nov 16 2009
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Ron S
Dave,
The serial numbers are 3JK00376 and 3JK00377. They are rated at 1250 hp. If these are 3412C PEECs, what should I be looking for? I assume they should start cold, and not smoke much after r..... |
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Caterpillar:3196 Series -
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Heat Exchanger Cap Leaks |
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Mon Nov 16 09 3:55 PM |
Nov 15 2009
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Robert Hersch
heat exchanger caps on both engines leak. what is the proper cap pressure and can you test? Mechanic says heat exchangers should be removed and necks must be rebuilt to stop leaking.This seems pretty ..... |
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Nov 16 2009
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Mesa
You can test but I wouldn´t bother. Best to replace the caps. Any local radiator shop should be able to do this pretty quick and cheap, replacing a cap is pretty simple. It may be repairable, but caps..... |
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Caterpillar:3208 Series -
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"Missing" rpms at no-load and wot |
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Sat Nov 14 09 12:52 AM |
Nov 9 2009
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Mike
Last run offshore the boat seemed to be lugging and producing a bit too much brown smoke. Changed the Racors, and the foam air cleaner elements (they were pretty oily/dirty)and went back out for a run..... |
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Caterpillar:3406,3408,3412 Series -
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Routine Engine Startup Schedule |
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Fri Nov 13 09 4:23 PM |
Nov 12 2009
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Marc
If you are not using your boat regularly, such as every week, any suggestions about how often you should start the engines at the dock, should you run them at idle or at a higher speed, for how long? ..... |
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Caterpillar:3208 Series -
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Crankcase Breather tube |
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Fri Nov 13 09 2:33 PM |
Nov 11 2009
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SteveG
I just developed a small drip from my stbd engine 3208TA 435hp. Engine has 1375 hrs. The source is the vent tube that drains in the bilge. Air filter changed 75 hrs ago and crankcase filter cleaned ..... |
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Caterpillar:3304,3306 Series -
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Leaking Head Gasket |
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Thu Nov 12 09 2:42 AM |
Oct 25 2009
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Carlf
Hello,
What are the possible causes of a leaking head gasket on a Cat 3306? The engine has low hours and has not been overheated. I recently ran it up to WOT for 30 minutes to blow carbon, and ha..... |
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Caterpillar:3196 Series -
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Running Hot |
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Wed Nov 11 09 11:45 PM |
Nov 11 2009
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JW Gray
Looking for input and comments on running temps. Right after a recent service with clean bottom and gear the pair ran at about 204 degrees at 1950 RPM thats up from 199-200 temps this past August. At ..... |
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Caterpillar:3126 Series -
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Winterizing a 3126B in a 35 Cabo |
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Wed Nov 11 09 9:36 PM |
Oct 9 2009
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TunaTricia
What method do the sharpies on here use to winterize the engines. I have South Bay strainers in the hull and then the raw water line goes directly from the seacock to the raw water pump. I asked CAT..... |
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