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Old 10-01-2012, 09:27 AM   #10
Gulfstar 36
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I have similar symptoms . Port engine idles very rough, bluish smoke above 2000 RPM and a film on the water while idling at the dock.


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Originally Posted by rwidman View Post
I had a pretty well respected independent diesel mechanic do this to my engine a few years ago because of slight smoking and a slight oil film in the exhaust water. Loosening each injector in turn made no difference in the smoke or film.

The mechanic took a job in Afganistan and is no longer around the area. I'm wondering if the injectors are all equally worn and this is causing the smoke and film?

The engine is 13 years old and has about 3100 hours on it. The PO did not give me the service history.
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