BoatWorks Diesel Tips
BoatWorks Diesel Tips
BoatWorks Diesel Tips
ENGINE
Learn where all the major
components on your engine
are. This is the fuel lift pump
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While on the subject of air: When running at any speed, diesel engines require an
enormous volume of clean air to support
combustion. This air is drawn into the
engine through a filter. Periodically, that filter should be cleaned with solvent or with
kerosene if its a metal-mesh filter, or
replaced if it is paper or fabric. Even a small
reduction in the free flow of air will dramatically reduce the engines performance.
DIESEL TIPS
ENGINE
CONCLUSION
Learning how to operate and maintain
your marine diesel engine properly is not
difficult. With just a little knowledge and
skill and a simple tool kit, you can save
yourself both time and money.
Frequently, evaluating a problem is no
more difficult than studying the symptoms, which will either lead straight to
the problems cause or suggest the most
logical possibilities.
The key to a satisfying experience with
your diesel engine is not necessarily
knowing how to repair it, but rather how
to maintain it so that you do NOT have to
repair it. Treat yourself and your engine
kindly by following the recommended
maintenance procedures and schedules. BW
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