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| Originally Posted by airship Was this pre- or post- 2003? It sounds like you're alluding to some sort of problem with the French: "Chips off the old block", "French Fries" or "Freedom Fries", whatever takes your fancy in these uncertain post-Iraqi invasion times I guess. I realise that some CAT engines are equipped with French-made ABB turbos, but to "blame it all on the French"...well, be my guest!  |
LOL! You're too much Airship! Again, I was told this a couple of years ago, so I don't remember the exact details, but I seem to recall a short series of blocks that were cast in France that were not properly hardened. I'm almost certain these were 3196's, but I honestly don't remember now. My apologies if I'm wrong.
My knowledge is based on research prior to purchasing a 1998 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge. My boat had all the warranty updates, so I had no problems. With the exception of a Detroit option, Sea Ray used 3196's in all the Sedan Bridges from 1998 to 2002. As of 2003, Sea Ray switched to Cummins power.