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PowerTech 6.8L Engine

6068 engine

Features And Benefits

Watercooled Turbocharger and Exhaust Manifold
  • Cooler and quieter environment for vessel and crew
  • Reduced external connections eliminates hoses and fittings that can leak or break
Replaceable wet-type cylinder liners
  • Hardened and precision machined for long life
Corrosion Resistant Components
  • Provides engine protection from the effects of seawater
Either-side Service
  • Oil fill and dipstick combinations
  • Remote oil filter for easier service access
  • Application and service flexibility to provide installation convenience plus fast and easy maintenance
Heat exchanger or Keel Cooled
  • High-capacity heat exchanger designed for reliable operation in adverse conditions
  • Integrated expansion tank, heat exchanger and exhaust manifold reduce chances of leaks
  • Keel cooler or heat exchanger options provide application flexibility
High Torque and Low Rated RPM
  • Enables the engine to turn larger propellers at lower speed for best efficiency
  • Excellent vessel control and maneuvering
  • Lower rated rpm limits vibration and noise for better crew comfort
Fuel System
  • Electronically controlled rotary fuel injection pump with variable timing resulting in excellent fuel economy and excellent performance
  • Self diagnostics and protection
  • Electronic instrument panel with plain text messaging