Larry
Well-Known Member
- Oct 19, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2004 42 Sundancer
Hydraulic platform
Cockpit air
KVH M3
- Engines
- 450hp Cummins
I am hoping some of you guys with some more diesel experience then me can share your thoughts on this oil analysis, this is on a 1998 48 Ocean with 6V92TAB's w 700 hrs, 625 hp that a buddy of mine (and fellow current Sea Ray owner) is looking at. Some background on this boat, it has sat with the same oil for the last 2 years due to lack of use as the PO was very ill and eventually passing away, but the boat has been Capt maintained by the same Capt for the past 10 years and he says he would fire up the motors periodically but the boat was not really taken out and run hard for almost 2 years, so I don’t know what effect this would have on the oil samples but the Port engine is showing high Iron (301 PPM). What is wearing that the Iron levels are high or could this be from lack of use and old oil? There was a full mechanical inspection from a Detroit mechanic (besides a full hull survey) that spent almost a day on these motors checking everything out, he says that the motors are fine and performed at spec during the sea trial.
Would any of you more experienced diesel guys be concerned with this number??
Thanks!
Would any of you more experienced diesel guys be concerned with this number??
Thanks!