Be aware though that an oil analysis is useless unless the oil has worked at least 30hrs in the engines. At 1700hrs, I would definitely get an oil analysis done to check the level of impurities in the oil which may give an indication of problems and of course get a Cat specialist to check them out. On a 435 0r 375 HP both motors are rated at continuous run of 2400 RPMs which is 400 RPMs off of WOT. The 425/442hp version of the 3208 (called the 3208TA) is the most powerful version of the 3208 series and I have heard stories of some of these engines needing rebuilds at beyond 1000hrs but I was told these were in big trawler yachts in which the engines had to work very hard. For more information on cleaning the core, consult your Caterpillar dealer. However, I did nearly buy another boat with these engines and was saved from a very expensive engine rebuild by an oil analysis. Refer to the Service Manual for the procedure. New Starter for 3208 CATERPILLAR MACK MH SERIES Truck 1984-1989 1990401 1990407. I've had these engines in 3 boats and, apart from an alternator failure, they were totally reliable but I never ran any of those boats beyond 900hrs.
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