- Jan 7, 2007
- 907
- Boat Info
- 2006 52SB, Ray Marine E120, Garmin 7612 through BOE site sponsor,
- Engines
- QSM11s
Port engine ran a little warmer than I'd like and even brought the Sea Ray audio alarm which is almost impossible to hear. Note to self (Replace alarm with louder alarm). The port engine had been running about 5-10 degrees warmer than the starboard and I replaced the water pumps on both engines last fall after a small leak was detected. 11 years old and what ever I do to one engine I do the same to the other so they stay on the same schedule.
I have been getting a little more smoke and now think it's probably time to pull the Turbos, After coolers and heat exchangers for cleaning. Had the valves adjusted in 2010 by Cat wanting to make sure I kept the engine up to specs? I'm thinking I should have a Cat tech come in and check the engine over to see what their recommendations would be and provide an estimate. Anyone have an idea what kind of cost to pull the above parts and pieces and have them cleaned & checked thoroughly?
I am also getting a little more vibrations now that I feel I should be so it looks like it's time to have the engines & shafts aligned properly. Was reading a couple of weeks ago about vibration isolators which are the motor mounts settling over time with the weight on them and in some cases you just can't adjust them properly anymore as they should be replaced. Reading about alignment and looking at the shafts indicate I'm probably getting more movement than I should so it's time for that process as well.
Your comments and knowledge are always of interest,
I have been getting a little more smoke and now think it's probably time to pull the Turbos, After coolers and heat exchangers for cleaning. Had the valves adjusted in 2010 by Cat wanting to make sure I kept the engine up to specs? I'm thinking I should have a Cat tech come in and check the engine over to see what their recommendations would be and provide an estimate. Anyone have an idea what kind of cost to pull the above parts and pieces and have them cleaned & checked thoroughly?
I am also getting a little more vibrations now that I feel I should be so it looks like it's time to have the engines & shafts aligned properly. Was reading a couple of weeks ago about vibration isolators which are the motor mounts settling over time with the weight on them and in some cases you just can't adjust them properly anymore as they should be replaced. Reading about alignment and looking at the shafts indicate I'm probably getting more movement than I should so it's time for that process as well.
Your comments and knowledge are always of interest,