Bigolie
New Member
- Jan 26, 2023
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- Boat Info
- 2007 40 Motor Yacht
- Engines
- Cummins QSB 5.9
I'm interested in a 2005 Sea Ray 390 Motor yacht with 6cta8.3 480CE engines. I have read all the posts regarding the dropped value issue and the problem with the heads. I spoke to Cummins about this issue and gave them the serial numbers for the engines and the heads on this particular vessel. They advised me that there are no recalls or service bulletins for those engine or head serial numbers, and I shouldn't be worried about them if they have had proper maintenance and up keep. Does this sound correct?? From what I read, it appeared this was an issue with all Sea Rays with the 480ce engines and the only way to be sure of not having a failure was to prop to the 450 Diamond curve and to change out the heads. Based on what Cummins told me, it appears from their point of view, this is not an issue for all 480ce's, but only the ones with certain heads with the part numbers contained in the Service Bulletin. Any input regarding this issue and the 480ce in general, would be greatly appreciated.