- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,632
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
My port engine is noticeably louder and has a harsher sound to it than my starboard. I think Ryan @Strecker25 may have had a similar post a year or two ago. The starboard purrs, no harshness.
Port idles differently as well. When cold, Port idles much lower than starboard. Port starts at about 685 then slowing comes up to 700. Starboard starts off at 705 and stays pretty close to that. After a couple miutes both settle in at about 710.
When put in gear Port drops to around 585 which is too low (feels like its lugging) and I have to bump the throttle. Starboard is 625-630.
Both operate great at cruise and make rated WOT...2825ish.
Do I just need to adjust the Port idle or look further?
Or is it time to reset the head and check the injectors.
Port idles differently as well. When cold, Port idles much lower than starboard. Port starts at about 685 then slowing comes up to 700. Starboard starts off at 705 and stays pretty close to that. After a couple miutes both settle in at about 710.
When put in gear Port drops to around 585 which is too low (feels like its lugging) and I have to bump the throttle. Starboard is 625-630.
Both operate great at cruise and make rated WOT...2825ish.
Do I just need to adjust the Port idle or look further?
Or is it time to reset the head and check the injectors.