- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA
- Engines
- 3116 Caterpillars
Alex,
I don’t know what a “belt desing” issue is? I only know of a problem with the QSC engines stretching or breaking accessory drive belts and was addressing Hampton’s situation since I know his circumstances, i.e. how he uses his boat, temperatures where he is, the fact the he could be 100 miles off-shore at anytime, and is in a busy channel any day he goes out. I don’t know about anybody else’s situation.
My every other year comment is based on the fact that I prefer to solve problems on my schedule while they are maintenance issues, before they become repairs. I don’t like fixing boat unless they are ties up in their slip. So, I wouldn’t try to save $90 on belts by stretching their useful life.
Islandhopper,
I think I probably caused the confusion here. Hampton and I have known each other for several years, we are in the same location, we do business with the same local dealer and both know their personnel on a first name basis. As it turns out, the parts guy at the dealership is also named John and I realize now how confusing that could be to someone not familiar with all the players. Sorry for any confusion I caused …………..
John,
PM me if you want the contact info for the Cummins dealer in Tennessee............
I don’t know what a “belt desing” issue is? I only know of a problem with the QSC engines stretching or breaking accessory drive belts and was addressing Hampton’s situation since I know his circumstances, i.e. how he uses his boat, temperatures where he is, the fact the he could be 100 miles off-shore at anytime, and is in a busy channel any day he goes out. I don’t know about anybody else’s situation.
My every other year comment is based on the fact that I prefer to solve problems on my schedule while they are maintenance issues, before they become repairs. I don’t like fixing boat unless they are ties up in their slip. So, I wouldn’t try to save $90 on belts by stretching their useful life.
Islandhopper,
I think I probably caused the confusion here. Hampton and I have known each other for several years, we are in the same location, we do business with the same local dealer and both know their personnel on a first name basis. As it turns out, the parts guy at the dealership is also named John and I realize now how confusing that could be to someone not familiar with all the players. Sorry for any confusion I caused …………..
John,
PM me if you want the contact info for the Cummins dealer in Tennessee............