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Posted By Simister

Re: Servicing Cummins Engines

are the risers/mixers on the Cummins qsc-500 engine stainless steel? Should they be periodically replaced? I am aware that cast risers can be subject to corrosion, however, I am not sure if stainless...

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08-06-2016, 23:20

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Posted By Simister

Re: Servicing Cummins Engines

Hi James,

I also live in Victoria. I would be interested to know the name of the WA company you purchased the filters etc from. I will try to send you a personal email.

Regards John

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30-05-2016, 15:40

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Posted By Simister

Re: Servicing Cummins Engines

Thanks Chris, That all seems fairly straight forward. I will definitely order the workshop manual. Not all the Rivieras have the oil reverso pump. I have been told they can be easily fitted and cost...

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29-05-2016, 18:37

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Posted By Simister

Re: Servicing Cummins Engines

Thanks for that. Yes, I will pick up a service manual. I was also thinking of fitting the reverse oil system for easier changes.

John

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29-05-2016, 16:01

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Posted By Simister

Servicing Cummins Engines

I am looking to purchase a Riviera 42 power boat with 2 QSC-500 Cummins engines. They have 500 hours on them and the boat is a 2007 model.

I would like to service the engines myself. I have always...

16-08-2013, 00:49

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Fischer Panda Genset

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda Genset

The waterlock on my unit is directly below the genset around the 600ml. However, I have had the same suspicions of the salty air from the exhaust getting around the exhaust valve and causing...

15-08-2013, 17:20

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Fischer Panda Genset

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Posted By Simister

Fischer Panda Genset

I have a 4000 FC Panda Genset. I have had a lot of problems with. It has only got 280 hours and I have had to have the head valve seats re built, new valves, new water pump, new rings and 3 new...

12-06-2012, 16:22

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Hi Scott,

Yes, the sailing is very nice on the Queensland coast. However, the weather here in the last week has been very cold and windy - quite unusual for this area. No I haven't done the...

11-06-2012, 16:01

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Thanks Jeff and Scott,

Very good tip. I was not aware of the potential problem. I will certainly close the sea cock on the first start after being away from the boat.

Also thanks guys for all...

11-06-2012, 15:58

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Hi Scott,

Yes I agree. I don't want to be chasing gremlins when it is not necessary.

I purchased my 42s7 in 1997 and have had it since new. I also have the genset in the starboard sail locker....

10-06-2012, 17:12

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

When I have left the boat for about a month it would take about 20 - 30 seconds for the engine to start. As HyLyte said it does seem like an eternity. I certainly don't want to be chasing gremlins if...

10-06-2012, 05:27

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Tellie,

No there is no black smoke at all. Also, it does not burn any oil.

John

10-06-2012, 03:12

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

It all makes good sense.

Glazing seems to be the most likely problem. The engine has 250 hours and I would say it has run at around 50% load for most of its life.

It is 4.5 kva which should be...

10-06-2012, 02:57

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Thanks Lloyd for your advice.

How long would you think it would take to remove the glazing at the load rates you suggested?

10-06-2012, 02:28

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Low compression due to cylinder glazing could be a possibility as I have been guilty of running the engine lightly loaded.

I have plenty of cranking amps and the engine turns over very quickly.
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09-06-2012, 22:32

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

So what are we saying here?

That the pressure will hold in the oil galleries for a few days but after a few weeks needs to be re pressurized by extensive cranking?

If this is the case, (and it...

09-06-2012, 17:35

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

I have checked the fuel lines and they are all secure. I don't suspect air is getting into the system. I had already suspected air in the lines so the last time I came up to the boat I bled the fuel...

09-06-2012, 05:10

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Posted By Simister

Re: Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Thanks for the advice. I will check the fuel lines.

09-06-2012, 02:28

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Posted By Simister

Fischer Panda 4.5 kva ac Genset

Hi all,

I have a Fischer Panda 4.5 kva genset with a single cylinder Ferryman engine and only 250 engine hours. I have a starting problem that has developed.

This problem only occurs when I...

09-10-2011, 15:24

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Posted By Simister

Re: What Is an Acceptable Oil Leak

Thanks for that.
I have tried to capture the mist drips and I still think that could be the source of the oil. The actual drip show up right at the bottom of the bellhousing. When I am motoring...

08-10-2011, 17:44

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Posted By Simister

Re: What Is an Acceptable Oil Leak

Thanks for that. Yes, I intended doing that on the next oil change.

02-10-2011, 15:06

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Posted By Simister

Re: What Is an Acceptable Oil Leak

Well said!!

01-10-2011, 22:39

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Posted By Simister

Re: What is an acceptable oil leak

Thanks for the info. I will leave it as is. It is not causing any problem and is very small.

I figure that if I keep fixing these very minor things I may be chasing my tail forever. If my bilge...

01-10-2011, 21:28

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Posted By Simister

Re: What is an acceptable oil leak

The motor is very clean. It appears to be coming from one of the bolts at the bottom of the bell housing. It has been leaking for about 5 years and has not increased in all that time.
John

01-10-2011, 19:51

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