- May 16, 2019
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- Boat Info
- 07 52 Sedan Bridge, 2019 Brig Falcon 360HT-30HP Honda, 2003 16' Dauntless
- Engines
- Cummins QSM 11 660 HP w/ ZF 325-1A
So I purchased a new to me 07 52 Sedan Bridge late this summer and it’s been quite the learning experience with diesels.
So I was told the air filters needed to be replaced on our QSM11’s by the survey mechanic. Attached, they look fine to me from the outside. I have read on Seaboard Marine that the stock air filters tend to rust and degrade internally causing internal issues to the engine/turbo’s.
All said I wanted to removed the filters myself and take a look inside one to get a better idea. Should be easy... I thought since I am pretty hands-on when it comes to general maintenance.
Anyway, I didn’t get very far since the filter seems to be sealed/stuck to the flange.
I didn’t work to hard on it but thought you guys may have run across this issue already.
any ideas or tips?
So I was told the air filters needed to be replaced on our QSM11’s by the survey mechanic. Attached, they look fine to me from the outside. I have read on Seaboard Marine that the stock air filters tend to rust and degrade internally causing internal issues to the engine/turbo’s.
All said I wanted to removed the filters myself and take a look inside one to get a better idea. Should be easy... I thought since I am pretty hands-on when it comes to general maintenance.
Anyway, I didn’t get very far since the filter seems to be sealed/stuck to the flange.
I didn’t work to hard on it but thought you guys may have run across this issue already.
any ideas or tips?
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