Archive for the 'Marine Diesel Engines' Category
MARINE DIESEL ENGINE COURSE
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Take a basic marine diesel engine course and learn how to keep your friends and family safe when boating. Find out how to service your marine diesel engine and know that it is properly maintained. Understand which marine diesel spares you must carry on board to make running repairs. Discover how to make emergency marine […]
Marine Diesel Fuel
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Fuel injection is the way of the future, but not necessarily because of its power increasing capabilities! In fact, fuel injection itself does not add significant horsepower to the engine. Fuel spills can be harmful to the water, fish, or other wildlife common to the area. You should always obey any postings from the Department […]
The Mechanical Cycles Of A Marine Diesel Engine
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Most reciprocating piston internal combustion engines work on one of two mechanical cycles—the four-stroke cycle or the two-stroke cycle. Marine diesel engines work in the same manner. The cycles designate, in correct sequence, the mechanical actions by which (a) the fuel and air gain access to the engine cylinder, (b) the gas pressure (due to […]
Marine Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Marine Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
If your marine diesel engine fails to start it could be for any of the following reasons…
Engine does not turn over:
• Totally flat battery
• Battery connections or fuses
• Faulty switches (battery and starting circuit)
• Starter solenoid
• Starter motor
• Engine locked up –– water or oil in cylinder (or seized up)
Engine turns over […]
Marine Diesel Generators
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Marine diesel generators represent a major and very expensive part of outfitting any commercial or pleasure craft. In the process of selection you need to accurately identify what your power needs will be on board and then look at the available marine diesel generators that can meet those needs. Marine diesel generators can be turbocharged […]
Marine Diesel Engine Oil Systems
Thursday, March 13th, 2008Marine Diesel Lubricating Oils
The marine engine lubricating oil does not merely lubricate the moving parts, it also performs a number of specific functions.
1 It forms a film between the moving parts, preventing metal-to-metal contact. As a result, wear is kept to a minimum, power loss due to friction is minimized and engine noise is kept […]
