I GOT A GUY: How It Killed My Marine Engine Caterpillar 3208

[@IslandOasisFlorida]

Check out the Temp Sensor Video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2LZoKyug8x8gLc

[@TabsRobotics]

In this world we live in now, "if you want something done right, do it yourself."

[@IslandOasisFlorida]

So True!

[@theiaminu5375]

Not sure how trashing that guy is going to help you , or anyone else ... Obviously , you didn't want to pay what a qualified individual would charge ...

[@lbowsk]

How did it "kill" the engine? The engine is fine aside from the alt and temp sensor. Or, did you overheat and then kill the engine? How did the bolts being in front to rear vs rear to front cause the belt to fail? I'm confused. It appears as though that's the wrong belt and or that alt was installed out of alignment. Where is the belt wearing?

[@davem5333]

Swapping out an alternator is maybe a 30 minute basic DIY repair. If you can't get in there to do it yourself, consider dropping some weight.

[@matthewgibbs6886]

live and learn learning is key basic repairs should be known spares for any maintenance item .

[@NoName-i5y1o]

Cap It is so hard to find good help!! Good thing you noticed the guages.

[@IslandOasisFlorida]

That’s the truth! Especially in south florida

[@10thAveFreezeOut]

I'd brakleen that rubber off the front (make sure you ventilate well) and paint up that rusty stuff going on there. Otherwise the paint comes off in chips and clogs the bilge pumps. Ask me how I know...

[@raygaudreau8907]

Almost looks like the bolt on the dampener is off center. Might be an optical illusion from that angle. But if it is off center, it would do that to those belts.

[@IslandOasisSky]

Ouch!

[@IslandOasisFlorida]

Yep

[@craigcwillard]

You will spend less energy just doing it yourself.

[@IslandOasisFlorida]

your so right