DIY changing inboard engine oil - 3126 Caterpillar engine
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DIY changing inboard engine oil - 3126 Caterpillar engine. Watch how we perform the boat oil change on the 3126 Caterpillar diesel engines on Calypso II. Calypso II is equipped with a Reverso electric oil change pump. This pump is plumbed into the port and starboard engines and the generator. By using a manifold, the pump can be directed to evacuate and then refill, all of the engines onboard our Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge. This makes performing an oil change easier than on our SeaRay 310 Sundancer.
By warming the engines up in advance, the oil thins out and flows easily through the pump. We need to change the oil filters between cycles and we are done. The whole process takes about 2.5 hours to change both engines.
We did not change the oil in the generator because the recommended cycle for oil changes is 50 hours and we used the generator less than that this season. We will change the fuel filters in all engines before Calypso II is laid up for the winter.
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+ Our current boat - Calypso II, a 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:
In 2019, we wanted a new boat which was bigger and had a longer range, so we targeted 40-footers with diesel power to achieve both of these goals. With our criteria and budget, we searched for a diesel-powered Sea Ray 400 Sedanbridge 2001 or newer. After scouring the Internet we found a boat on the Chesapeake Bay which would become Calypso II.
+ Specs - 2001 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge:
• Length: 41 feet
• Beam: 14 feet
• Draft: 4 feet
• Fuel: diesel 350 gal
• Power: 2 Caterpillar 3126 inboard straight-shaft diesel engines 350hp each
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+ Our first Sea Ray - Calypso I:
Our boating life started when we looked for a motor cruiser around 30 feet long. We liked Sea Ray because of its style and quality. We noticed a boat listed on CraigsList and went to take a look. We found a Sea Ray 310 Sundancer that met our requirements and seemed in good shape. After a survey was completed, we bought the boat and rechristened her “Calypso”, with all appropriate rituals to the sea spirits for good luck.
+ Specs - 2000 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer:
• Length: 33.9 feet
• Beam: 11.6 feet
• Draft: 3.5 feet
• Fuel: gas 200 gals
• Power: 2 Mercruiser 5.7 Horizon freshwater cooled V-drive inboard gas engines 300hp each
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+ Where we cruise:
Calypso II is moored in Sippican Harbor in Marion, MA - in Buzzards Bay. We use our boat to explore the islands, ports, coves and harbors of this amazing place.
For overnight boating, we often head to Cuttyhunk Island, Martha’s Vineyard Island or Nantucket Island, off the coast of Massachusetts. In 2021, we plan to head to Maine to explore some of the beautiful harbors and ports of Southern and Mid-Coast Maine.
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+ Our commitment to the sea:
Because we enjoy boating and the fun it brings our family, we are committed to protecting the bays, harbors and oceans we cruise on, as well the ones we dream about. Starting with following no-discharge rules, not using disposable plastic bottles and only using biodegradable products on Calypso II, we try to do our part to preserve this invaluable resource.
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Пікірлер: 9
"Pass me the wrench...no, not that wrench" As a female owner of a vessel equipped with a CAT3126, I can appreciate that exchange! Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks!
Enjoy all your how to videos. I believe cat says not to pre fill oil filters. Putting oil in the center puts oil and any contaniments on the wrong side of the filter so dirt etc goes right into the engine. Also there should be enough of an oil film on engine surfaces for start up. Like the way you added the amount of time it took.
@CruisingCalypso
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching. I have heard both sides, i.e pre filling skips the filter and not pre filling starves engine of oil on start up. I guess going with the Cat recommendation is the right thing to do.
@willie714
3 жыл бұрын
Yea Larry, you're right
@paulschab8152
Жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be any dirt in new oil and filter lol.
Thanks for the videos. Does the 3126 have an oil valve that needs to be turned on when changing oil?
@CruisingCalypso
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Th engine itself does not have a valve but the reverse oil pump manifold needs to be set for the engine you are drawing from.
Sorry just found this video. I have 2000 310 dancer. Looking at diesels on 38 foot fly. Which for you is easier to dock? Calypso I or II
@CruisingCalypso
10 ай бұрын
Hi, Great question! They are different. The 310 had little windage so was no blown around much and was pretty easy to dock. The 400 is taller and can be affected by the wind. That having been said, the diesels have a ton of torque and as soon as you put it in gear, it responds well. Both being inboard in my opinion are pretty easy to dick once yogurt use to them. Both are docile and don't do anything unexpected.