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Old 12-02-2015, 12:02 PM   #6
Phil Fill
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City: Everett Wa
Vessel Name: Eagle
Vessel Model: Roughwater 58 pilot house
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Our Koler gen set is 37 years old. I view a gen sent as two separate of a motor and an generator that is package together. Our gen engine is the Perkins 435 with 2847 hours. Its all protection shut down electric that has been the trouble over the years, so I cut out or wired around, so the engine and gen are basic separate. I am more concerned about the engine as it also power the hydraulic pump for the bow thrust and a alternator, but not all the same time. I can run the engine separate of the generator.

I agree about the elbow, but I would also have the heat exchanger checked tested, and all the raw water hoses replace if they have not been with in 10 years. I just had both the gen and main engine tested last spring. Also check the zinc and run every month or so.
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