How to Check Engine Hours

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   I do not know much about engine diagnostics so hope this question isn't too simple.
What is the lowest cost tool or software I can buy to check the engine hours on a 2008 5.7 GM PCM engine?  I found some expensive options like the Diacom software and the TechMate Pro scan tool.  Are there other less costly alternatives?  I know I could tow it to a Correct Craft dealer, but I would have to ask around to borrow a truck and then drive 1.5 hours one way.  The boat sits on a lift and I do not own a tow vehicle.  Thanks.

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kylake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-07-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote kylake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How to Check Engine Hours Posted: August-30-2021 at 10:04pm
	I do not know much about engine diagnostics so hope this question isn't too simple. What is the lowest cost tool or software I can buy to check the engine hours on a 2008 5.7 GM PCM engine? I found some expensive options like the Diacom software and the TechMate Pro scan tool. Are there other less costly alternatives? I know I could tow it to a Correct Craft dealer, but I would have to ask around to borrow a truck and then drive 1.5 hours one way. The boat sits on a lift and I do not own a tow vehicle. Thanks.

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2840	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-30-2021 at 11:39pm
	I believe that most modern Correct Craft boats come with an hour meter as standard equipment. The hour meter can be a stand-alone gauge or it can be incorporated into the tachometer or other electronic wizardry and instrumentation. Perfect Pass also has a built-in hour meter. Is there a problem with the hour meter on the boat you are looking at? Are you concerned that the hour meter is not working or has been disconnected or is otherwise inaccurate and does not display the correct engine hours? Does the boat have PP? JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

kylake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-07-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote kylake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-31-2021 at 12:12am
	The boat does have an hour gauge in the tachometer, but just wanted to verify that those were actual hours. I guess the gauge could have been replaced at some point; no evidence, but just want to know for the peace of mind. The boat is a 196 with Zero Off.

Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2840	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-31-2021 at 1:20am
	Got it. No PP, just ZO. JQ
	Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum

kylake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-07-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote kylake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-31-2021 at 8:10am
	No PerfectPass, just Zero Off which was probably factory installed. Does Zero Off keep up with engine hours also? Thanks.

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