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Dave Fellowes
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"I currently looking at purcha
"I currently looking at purchasing a vessel with twin 6BTA5.9 engines. These engines have 963 hrs each on the clock, no noises - appear to be in good condition.
Question is, after starting the engines (2-3sec wind)and run for approx 15 min, both engine exhausts were still fuming. Did not appear to be oil coloured smoke - more fuel looking. Engine temperature at this stage was approx 50 C, oil pressure 65 psi. Is this normal for these engines to be like this at this temperature and then clear as reach operating temp or should they burn clear after initial start. Have not had the opportunity to take vessel for a run yet - hoping to arm myself with some knowledge prior.
Any assistance on this matter would be appreciated."
"I currently looking at purchasing a vessel with twin 6BTA5.9 engines. These engines have 963 hrs each on the clock, no noises - appear to be in good condition.
Question is, after starting the engines (2-3sec wind)and run for approx 15 min, both engine exhausts were still fuming. Did not appear to be oil coloured smoke - more fuel looking. Engine temperature at this stage was approx 50 C, oil pressure 65 psi. Is this normal for these engines to be like this at this temperature and then clear as reach operating temp or should they burn clear after initial start. Have not had the opportunity to take vessel for a run yet - hoping to arm myself with some knowledge prior.
Any assistance on this matter would be appreciated."