Thanks a lot Loren. The 3412C and the 3412E difference is pretty clear now. Thanks for that. I have no problems with the duty cycles of CAT...
I am looking at a pair of CAT 3412 C model engines and on the spec sheet it says the application identification is 304 MP "E". Can anyone explain...
I have actually spoken to the guys of Mitsubishi in Japan and they keep telling me that there systems are built under an exclusive contract just...
Thank you Loren for your input. I agree tat the 92 DD's are pretty good engines. And thanks Captddis for the fuel consumption figure. Really...
THANKS A LOT for your input and pointing out some important differences of both systems. It does help!
Thanks Bruno! That's some very useful points that you have mentioned (the negatives).
I am looking at Gyro system and active fin Zero Speed stabilizers for a 92' motor yacht. I would like to get some opinions from anyone who has...
Hi Nilo. The size of your boat is about the same as what I am building right now (completed in Nov this year), but your boat is 3 feet longer....
I don't think i was actually very clear before. The CAT dealer meant 250 to 1000 hours per annum, which is also what's mentioned in the E Rating...
It is true that there is nothing specified in the rating conditions (LEDM3457) and nor in the CAT Marine Warranty description that the warranty...
Thanks a lot K1W1! i needed to clarify that....the impact on the warranty if the load factor is exceeded and now i know that the fuel burn figure...
Thanks a lot Marmot for the very detailed explanation. Should one have to stick to this 30% load factor for all RPM ranges (actual fuel burn vs....
Ahhh.........how silly of me!! THANKS A LOT!! Yes it makes sense now!!!!
Can I get some guidance in calculating the engine load factor? I am actually looking at purchasing a pair of CAT 3412E (E rating) engines and...
This is great. i thought that CAT actually stopped this model after December of 2007. But it is great to know that they r bringing in a 1800 hp...
Thanks for that Garry. If 1995 is the last year (probably close to the last year) that they manufactured this MTU then I agree that parts will...
Thanks Cpt. Mike! I do certainly prefer the CAT due to their smaller block size (space savings) and the HEUI injectors....!!!
I have taken the advice of some of experienced senior members and guys like K1W1 and Garry and therefore have crossed out the DD 16V 92TA engines...
Thank you very much!!! Much appreciated!! I am getting my engines down from Florida to the Maldives. So, we can still put items into the...
Can you apply awlgrip on top the gel coat? If so, is there any special surface preparation?
