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Yanmar 6BY3-220 Engine

The Yanmar 6BY3-220 is a 2.99 L 6-cylinder turbocharger + charge-air cooler engine. It powers generator sets from Yanmar, including the 6BY3-260.

Also known as: Yanmar 6BY3-220

Part of the Yanmar 6BY3 engine family — 3 variants share parts & fitment.

2.993 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders

Engine specifications

Displacement2.993 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharger + charge-air cooler

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
ClearanceArea covered by gimbal housing assembly flatness1.6mm
ClearanceArea covered by inner transom plate flatness3.2mm
ClearanceInner and outer transom surface parallelism3mmin area covered by transom plates
OtherTransom angle13 to 16degrees
SpeedLow Idle rpm650 - 950rpmadjustable

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelISO 8665: 20060.84 g/cm3Fuel density at 15°C = 0.84 g/cm3; fuel temperature 40°C at the inlet of the fuel injection pump
Gear oilMercury High Performance GearlubeFor Mercruiser Bravo 1 Sterndrive
Gear oilAPI GL5 SAE #80W90 or QuickSilver High Performance GearlubeFor ZT370 Sterndrive
Gear oilMercury High Performance GearlubeFor Mercruiser Bravo 1 Sterndrive
Gear oilSAE grade #30API class: CF or higherLub oil specifications for KMH50A, KMH50V, KMH51A marine gears
Gear oilSAE grade #80W90API class: GL5For ZT370 Sterndrive; alternative QuickSilver High Performance Gearlube

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Yanmar 6BY3-220?

The Yanmar 6BY3-220 has a displacement of 2.993 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the Yanmar 6BY3-220 engine?

The Yanmar 6BY3-220 powers 1 generator set(s), including Yanmar 6BY3-260.