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Putting the boat to bed for the winter; looks like the old Jimmy will have to wait until next year to turn 9000.
Not quite 9000
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What type of engine do you have?
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9000 hrs is very easy to achieve on a well cared for diesel engine,especially a Detroit. I would guess that boat has either a 4-71 or a 6-71.
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Thanks, missed that.
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Greetings,
I think the reference to "Jimmy" suggests a 6-71. I've never heard a 4-71 referred to as a "Screamin' Jimmy". Of course I don't get out of the house much...
I think the reference to "Jimmy" suggests a 6-71. I've never heard a 4-71 referred to as a "Screamin' Jimmy". Of course I don't get out of the house much...
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Greetings,
Mr. QB. Thanks. Learned something today.
Mr. QB. Thanks. Learned something today.
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Is our 3-71 a Screamin' Jimmy... Well let's just say you can hear it running for sure.
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Screaming Jimmy refers to any of the 2 cycle detroits, 71 or 53 series.
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Hawgwash, that's at Ladysmith, or Cowichan Bay?
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I'm not surprised the engine has lasted that long, but I'm surprised the tach did!
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According to the maintenance logs, yes. New external fuel and coolant lines in 1995, new injectors in 2005, new thermostat this year, etc., but the engine has never been apart.
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but the engine has never been apart.
At the end of the next 9000 hrs you might want a visual compression check.
If it stops white exhaust smoke with the coolant at 140F or below , your set for another 9000.
Even DD requires antifreez , the cheap green stuff to be changed out every 3- 5 years or so.
At the end of the next 9000 hrs you might want a visual compression check.
If it stops white exhaust smoke with the coolant at 140F or below , your set for another 9000.
Even DD requires antifreez , the cheap green stuff to be changed out every 3- 5 years or so.
