T&T: Cummins BT5.9 shroud

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Peter and All,

>My Cummins 6BTA5.9 doesn't have any form of shroud around the
>alternators/front of engine, and I don't recall seeing any indication
>of one in the manuals. I have been thinking that I should add
>something to prevent me from getting tangled in the belts....

The Celestial's 6BT5.9M engines have the front shroud. I believe it 
is listed in the parts book for the marine engines. The 
industrial/truck engine manuals do not show them. Your local Cummins 
dealer should be able to get them. I would not want to be down in the 
engine room in a seaway without them. I am far too clumsy and 
frequently lean against them when working on or even checking the 
opposite engine. It is also the coolest part of the engine on which 
to place a steadying hand when the water is lumpy. I have never had 
any problem taking them off or putting them back on. I have seen what 
unprotected pulley sheaves and belts can do to an 
unwary/unlucky/clumsy sole. I simply won't take the chance.

YMMV

Take care and be safe.

Wayne
M/V Celestial
Albin43 Sundeck
Panama City, FL area