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8v92 ddec

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  1. surfnbdb, Jun 10, 2014
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    surfnbdb New Member

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    Anyone have any experience with mid 90's DDEC's? Looking at a boat to purchase but have heard some of the electronic components are tough to get??
  2. Capt J, Jun 10, 2014
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    I don't think you should have a problem getting electrical stuff. Most of the DDEC stuff transfers from one size to the other. The newer MTU's also utilize a lot of the same stuff......but check with others as I haven't needed much in the way of electronics for them......the electrical side is pretty good.
  3. Capt Ralph, Jun 10, 2014
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    Tough to get on a budget. Let e-bay or area swap-meets be your friend and stock spares.
    It's hard when a failure happens and the nearest part seems to be made of gold.

    ,rc
  4. Jimbo1959, Jun 11, 2014
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    We have no problem getting whatever parts we need. Electronic or otherwise
  5. DOCKMASTER, Jun 12, 2014
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    I have circa 1994 12v92 DDEC's. Sturdy Marine is the OEM for the DDEC stuff and they are still in business. While there is not much stock left of original complete replacement parts, I have had good luck sending them a few parts and they rebuild them quickly and send back. They did my trolling valve actuators in 3 days. And as others have noted, you'll be surprised what you can find on E-Bay.
    If you are not scared off by the fuel burn rate I certainly wouldnt be worried about DDEC parts :)
  6. DOCKMASTER, Jun 12, 2014
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    And if it helps, there is a great Detriot DDEC guy working in your area named Bruce McConnell who runs McConnell Marine. He is an ex-DD factory tech. He worked on my boat when I bought it in Newport before I brought it to Alaska. I was very happy with his services.
  7. Capt J, Jun 12, 2014
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    Sturdy is the current manufacturer of the Caterpillar and MTU controls among other things and they do make quality parts.
  8. surfnbdb, Jun 12, 2014
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    All,
    Thanks so much for the input. Always great info on this site! And no joke about that fuel burn;)
  9. RER, Jun 12, 2014
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    +1 ...Bruce would be my go to guy for a DDEC boat in HB.