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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Complete clusterf..k - guys are on boat now inspecting inlet manifold for any signs of salt in the intake. Will certainly be taking the... -
Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Hey JC - are you fresh water? We just got my starboard core out (had to cut casing off it) pics attached. As we dive deeper the worse it...
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Hey all - an update on loss of boost on starboard engine. Had turbo off and checked, all ok. When mechanic was re-fitting he said "I...
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.UPDATE: Removed starboard turbo and wastegate valve was stuck partially open. Sent turbo off for repair, hopefully this sorts the issue.
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Hey - can you send photo of the front of your engines (stbrd) where the exhaust is? I will send a photo of mine. We didn't need to...
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Hi - didn't do it myself but watch the mechanic. He want around the front of the engine over the black water tank (around exhaust pipe)
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Bingo - this had partially slipped under the clamp and had a small gap. Also wastegate hose was a little loose. Tightened these and we...
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Was mentioned before, but check the boot (2" diameter) from the turbo to intake. if this has a crack in it, the turbo will not spool...
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Would that cause the turbo to not spin up? I cannot get above 1,600rpm on that side.
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Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Thanks Steve - every day is a school day with these boats. I am in IT so diesel engines are not my forte. Hoping it's not something too...
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Black smoke is unburned fuel in your exhaust - usually it means not enough air is getting into cause combustion. The likely culprit is... -
Clinton Skinner replied to the thread Official Cummins 6cta 450C thread.Hi guys - here's an interesting one. I have 2 x 480ce's installed. Have just had valve adjustments done (all good) / fuel filters...
