mrsrobinson
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Finished cleaning and painting the after cooler covers
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I just bought the same cart full of oil yesterday at Tractor Supply. When I saw the picture I did a double take because I thought it was a picture of my cart ! I used to do the 1 gallon jugs but this will be a lot more fun! My generator, motors (Cat 3196’s) and transmissions are all on the Reverso system (2002 Sundancer 510).
Should I add Diesel 911 and/or Diesel Kleen to the fuel tanks for 3 to 4 months of winterization/no use? If yes should I also start the engines to cycle it through?
Short answer is yes there is, the manuals for both highlight this.First year owning a 400 sedan with 3126 diesels and a Westerbeke 8.0 generator. Looking to see if there is a preventative maintenance plan for these boats and motors.
You add both? I put fuel in the boat last weekend, which will be the last time for the year, so I won't be able to do that. I guess I could pump a gallon or so into each tank while doing a final end of your pump out.I try to add before filling so it mixes up well...
I said this to someone last year - you can get new CAT MARINE POWER decals for about $20 from your CAT Dealer...Finished cleaning and painting the after cooler covers
Should I add Diesel 911 and/or Diesel Kleen to the fuel tanks for 3 to 4 months of winterization/no use? If yes should I also start the engines to cycle it through?
I follow Frank’s advise. I simply make sure that the tanks are as full as possible before storage. There is some room because I top off but have a 10 mile ride to my home port. Never had any issues.Thanks, I have followed the Diesel Fuel Management and add the recommended additives every time before I put fuel in the tanks. What I'm asking is for winter, with an extended layover, should I do anything extra.
Engines only...
I am not trying to beat a dead horse here..rather doing my "winterize the engine raw water system" due diligence. I never paid attention to "what pink stuff" with my previous gas engines, and never had a known issue. I am hearing diesels are different. I read a few articles on ethylene glycol vs. propylene glycol in diesel engines. Seems ethylene is preferred because it has less of an impact on some of the components:
https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/marine-antifreeze-problems-when-pink-antifreeze-freezes
https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/antifreeze-ethylene-glycol-vs-propylene-glycol
And I read articles about "be careful with diesel engines and glycol" in general.
Asking the diesel engine gurus, what the heck should I be using for the raw water side of my CATs, examples are appreciated.
This is what I am currently planning to use: https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine--50f-engine-water-system-antifreeze-gallon-499848.html?&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=PMax: GSC>Smart_Shopping>Boat Maintenance&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCM_1J7QxD5lD3a7Z5b7Gv6JOcCT7vVYv0H9y-EjzM8Tc_piY-kB6PBoCSTYQAvD_BwE
Do you know the ID of the raw water hose where the barb connects?here’s the setup. 10g bucket, valve, and hose. Takes 45 minutes max including cleanup. I join the two hoses with a barb but past the strainer because the strainer takes almost a gallon. I just vacuum the water out of the strainer instead
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