Yes the alarm usually comes on when the key or ignition switch is turned on and goes off shortly after starting . It now comes on before the key...
The only thing that comes on when the breaker is turned on is the alarm The panel will only come on if the ignition switch is turned on
Engines are 8v183te93 as you have suspected and will arrange for MTU tech to stop by. But I cannot understand how the alarm would be powered...
my 2000 post 50 with MTU 8v183 engines decided that the port engine alarm should ring out after storage for 6 months when circuit breaker was put...
Some diesel koler units have no zincs in them to begin with. You need to go to a dealer for these and have them tell you and download a current...
l have befriended an owner of 57 Viking 2011 with man 12 cyl engines with the zf electronic controls that like sneak into reverse on starboard eng...
Hi Beau. Just now noticed your post on the seacocks of your post 50 I’ve got the same boat and Ive installed the grease fittings and greased...
I was under the impression that that engine had 2 or 3 thermostats such that don’t all go bad at once. Your problem might be something else
Capt j. Thanks for that input on the turbo. If my running gear was perfect I would have to agree. But I know it is sloppy at the bearings so...
I think what happened is I picked up something and didn’t sling it due to slow going and when going up to higher rpm set off a rattle. Whatever...
Well when I say on the bottom I’m actually meaning on the top or up and down
Capt Ralph. Don’t know age of beatings but suspect there around 10 or more yrs. old. The rig runs incredibly smooth except for the one occasion...
Yes Capt j I agree it’s darn warm There is no vacuum of air at the engine access hatchway when opening or closing when under way The engines...
Hello everyone. I’m offshore the other day after 10hrs of slowgoing at night at 8 kts. And when going to cruise speed a vibration hum noise...
Thanks for all the responses. I’ve gone ahead and changed the electronic controller board on the generator which I believe was getting warm and...
I have plenty of fuel aboard and have changed the filters. It runs fine until the engine room gets hot and then it surges and won’t run ac units....
Hello everyone. Just wanted to get your thoughts on my generator starting to act up when the engine room space gets above a certain temp. It runs...
Thanks everyone for your responses. I’m fairly sure that the generator is not producing the right electricity and the 3 units don’t like it and...
All the units stop working (3) and each has separate water pump that is clear of debris so it’s a power problem of some sort associated with the...
air conditioners stop working on offshore trip on 50 Post with 15 kw westerbeke running but it seem to be surging in rpm. Anyone know what...
