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Kohler 7.3 Cooling issue

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Re: Kohler 7.3 Cooling issue

Postby JohnS » August 8th, 2021, 7:40 pm

I will try this with mine, it runs for about 1.5 hours then shuts down.
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Re: Kohler 7.3 Cooling issue

Postby JohnS » September 13th, 2021, 7:02 pm

Update: Ran Barnacle Buster through the cooling system and ran the generator for 5 hours with no issues.
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Re: Kohler 7.3 Cooling issue

Postby 650Guy » September 13th, 2021, 7:40 pm

Barnacle Buster did it for you? that's a great idea! Are you in Salt Water?
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Re: Kohler 7.3 Cooling issue

Postby JohnS » September 13th, 2021, 8:31 pm

It came out of salt water last November, now in fresh water. I plan on doing the same flush to both engines now.
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