3116

  1. C

    How to replace 420 aft engine cat 3116

    I’m wondering if anyone has ever replaced the engine in their 1997 420 Searay AC. I bought the boat last year and the engine (3116) blew in September from I believe captain error. We can’t figure out how to get it back in, if the floor needs to come out or the engine should go in in separate...
  2. C

    Engine removal 420 aft

    I’m wondering if anyone has ever replaced the engine in their 1997 420 Searay AC. I bought the boat last year and the engine (3116) blew in September from I believe captain error. We can’t figure out how to get it back in, if the floor needs to come out or the engine should go in in separate...
  3. D

    Cat 3116 starting problem

    I am experiencing random starting problems with my port 1997 Cat 3116 300hp. The other day I ran it for about 45 minutes, turned it off for about 2 hours, and then it wouldn't turn over. Starboard engine started fine. Emergency start switch did nothing. I could hear the solenoid click for the...
  4. Mustang64

    3116 Cat Impeller

    Looking for some advise on replacing the impeller on my port 3116 Cat in my 1999 370 AC The boat has just been put on the hard for the season. I closed seacock valves for both port and STBD engine. Removed the strainer lid for the STBD engine and poured antifreeze into the strainer with the...
  5. M

    400 Sundancer Diesel props

    Pair of 3/4” shaft props. Best offer. One will need to be reconditioned as the boat next to us in the marina had a bonding issue. Contact me for more pictures.
  6. LaPlaya

    '99 380D CAT 3116's vibration?

    Have you experienced any vibration from the engine/transmission on the Sea Ray Sundancer 380D CAT 3116's? I'm still getting use to having diesels (love them) and at times I get this "feeling" that there is more vibration at idle/low speed coming from my port side... my wife thinks I'm nuts when...
  7. LaPlaya

    '99 380D CAT 3116's Fuel Consumption port vs starboard engine?

    I was reading one of the other posts that talked about fuel consumption being more on their Port engine vs their Starboard engine but I think they were gas engines. On my CAT 3116 diesels I experience my port engine consuming more than my starboard and was wondering if the engine/transmission...
  8. M

    Uneven water flow on a 400 Sundancer with 3116

    Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have noticed that at idle in the marina that the water flowing from the above water line outlets is appreciably different between sides. The port side has a small amount of water, while the starboard side has a good, high volume flow. When I...
  9. A

    Fall time projects

    Well Fall is upon us and I am planing on a few projects. What projects do you guys have planned? Here are mine, and any advice would be welcomed with open arms. 1. Remove, clean, and service my aftercoolers. Had a leaky turbo so they are likely to be fouled up, possibly contributing to my...
  10. ph321

    CAT 3116 Raw Water System service

    Just ordered all new hoses, clamps, orings, temp regs, radiator caps etc to re do everything on the sea water side of the cooling system. What's the best way to clean the fuel coolers, heat exchangers and transmission oil coolers? I was thinking that soaking them in a cleaning product and...
  11. ph321

    Aetna Tachometers

    Was hoping someone might be able to give some advice on which style of Aetna Tacho would suit a 400DA best? Not sure to go the LED or LCD Display - wondering which would work best with glare etc.. Thanks!
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