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    zincs for TAMD41P

    I have a pair of TAMD41Ps and have always run them in fresh water. But this year will be going into salt water with them. Looking for any zincs on these engines and either can't find any or don't know where to look. A review of my parts manual for them doesn't show any zincs installed. Do...
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    TAMD1PA performance chart

    I am looking for the fuel performance chart for the TAMD41PA engine, can anyone help? Thanks.
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    Synthetic oil for TAMD41pa

    I have a pair of TAMD41PA's with 850 hrs on them. I have been changing the oil once a year or 100 hours whichever comes first. Normally I only put 50 hours a year or less on them. I have been using Shell Rotella 15w40 oil. I am planning a long cruise next year and am considering switching to...
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    Remote oil filter adaptor for TAMD41-P

    Wondering if anyone has any recommendations on what to get to install a remote oil filter arrangment for TAMD41-P. Thanks.
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    HS1A transmisssion temp gauge

    I have a pair of TAMD41P engines with the HS1A transmission. I would like to install a temp gauge on these transmissions. Does anyone know of a kit of some sort that will do that? Thanks, John Scott
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    Zincs for TAMD41P-A

    Have a pair of TAMD41P-A's and am trying to determine where the zinc rods etc might be located. I have always run in freshwater so haven't ever been concerned but am planning on taking it South down the ICW next year and around Florida. So want to be sure I am prepared as much as I can be. I...
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    Fuel consumption chart for TAMD41-PA

    A few years ago I saw a fuel consumption chart for the TAMD41PA. But am unable to locate that chart now. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on one. Thanks. John Scott
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    Losing small amount of antifreeze

    I have twin TAMD41-PA with 580 hours on them. I mostly run at 1600 to 1800 rpm with once an hour burst to 3000 or so to blow out the carbon buildup etc. I didn't use to do the blow out until I learned about this carbon buildup etc. Engines run fine, but I have noticed that when I do run it at...
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    What is recommended normal operating rpm

    I have a pair of TAMD41P-A's that I normally operate at 15 -1800 rpm to obtain the best fuel economy, Once an hour I do operate it at 3000 for 5 minutes. However I have heard that operating at low rpm causes the cylinder walls to glaze over as the internal temps do not rise high enough. However...
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    TAMD41-PA smells hot when turbocharger kicks on

    When I initally raise the rpm to where the turbocharger comes on I initially will get a very hot smell in the cabin. It then goes away. I also notice that I lose a small amount of coolant. If I run below the rpm requiring the turbocharger I do not lose any coolant or get any smell. The engine...
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