Archive for the 'Marine Diesel Engines' Category
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 […]
How To Bleed A Marine Diesel Fuel System
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Bleeding The Fuel System in a Marine Diesel Engine
To bleed the fuel system, or part thereof, means to remove all the air from the fuel lines and chambers in the system. This is done by pumping fuel through the lines and venting the air/fuel from various bleed points in the system.
A fuel system will need […]
Wet Marine Exhaust System
Monday, December 10th, 2007Fresh water circulated through the engine jacket is cooled by seawater pumped through a heat exchanger. The seawater is discharged overboard either through the exhaust or directly over the side of the vessel. If discharged through the exhaust, it is known as a wet marine exhaust system.The water is injected into the exhaust system, usually […]
How To Change Your Marine Diesel Engine Oil
Monday, November 19th, 2007You can change your marine diesel engine oil yourself by following these instructions.
Use only a Marine Diesel Engine Oil of good quality.
5 liter and 10 liter drums are easy to use and can be refilled with old oil for correct disposal.
Change your oil and filter at least every 100 […]
