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SteelHead is the closest vendor to you. There phone support to Florida was good when I had issues on some customers boats. Part support was...
Ah, You had the turbo off?? Was the exhaust manifold and the riser can clean/clear? No carbon building up or clean, just covered in soot? Soot in...
I missed this post. And sorry about the interruptions. In watching the wastegate, see if it is operating at all. It should start in the closed...
This is ware patience will pay off. Endeavor to persevere..
Yes, Sounds like a good starting point before selecting any equipment. Also, If the same transfer switch is selecting between shore and gen sets...
I do not tie the white and green wires at the inverter. Our boats shore power transfer switches to that. When on the dock, all is separate and...
Your going to luv this model. Just installed one myself....
Capt Fred did mention something close to that. In the old days of Detroit fuel modulators, it would cause a similar problem just on fast...
[ATTACH] I'm glad they released da ole dinosaur.
Exhaust back pressure after the turbo. Have you thought about getting a rear tech out there yet?
Or dump good pressure when needed all thru the RPM band. "gradually been getting worse" Let me ask a lil more on the exhaust restriction idea;...
With TD of ZF clutch? The ZFs were used for the taller HP models. We have the stock DDC 650 shaft HP with TD clutches. PM me with your e-mail...
Carbon ingesting brings up another book of bad things. Has the engine run well many hours after this ingesting?
A restricted air filter, air path or any cause for the engine NOT to get it's required amount of air per fuel delivered will result in black...
Hey now, Here are some good thoughts to chew on. Is there a way to watch the waste gate mechanism as the pressure is bouncing. Not sure if any...
Heck yes the gears/clutches. Stage 1 coolant samples also. I still maintain a box of Cat SOS sample kits in my shop.
This brings one last idea; Air leak after the turbo to the head. I recall the STPs had a robust air tube system and lots of it, but things do...
Re-read your post. Bad turbo. Unless you left something out. In my history, I swore a John Deere turbo felt and spun free, Lost my shirt on that...
That is not Heavy Brass Tarnish and Corrosion, Think of it as Patina. Some folk pay extra for that. Brush on some On-Off gell and hos it off in...