July 26, 2020
Can a Bad Fuel Injector Damage the Engine?
Symptoms of a Faulty Fuel Injector in Your Detroit Diesel Engine
Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector Troubleshooting
Pro Tip: Troubleshoot With Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link Software
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April 30, 2020
What Is Diesel Engine Loading?
How Diesel Engine Loading Impacts Engine Life
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April 23, 2020
What Time and Water Can Do to Your Engine
How Can You Protect Your Used Marine Diesel Engine?
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April 9, 2020
1. Synthetic Oils Are Better
2. Mixing Oil Brands Will Cause Major Problems
3. Supplemental Additives Will Benefit Your Engine
4. Motor Oil Quality is everything
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March 5, 2020
Detroit Diesel Engine Serial Number Placements and Formats
- Inline 53 Series:
- Inline 71 Series:
- V53 Series:
- V71 Series:
- Series 50 and 60:
- 149 Series:
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February 13, 2020
Efficiency in Diesel Engines: A Marine Perspective With a Focus on Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar Engines
Introduction: Why Marine Diesel Efficiency Matters
What Diesel Engine Efficiency Really Means in a Marine Context
Two Key Metrics
Why Marine Applications Are Different
How Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar Approach Marine Efficiency
Key Engineering Drivers of Efficiency in Marine Diesel Engines
1. Proper Engine Loading
2. Turbocharging and Charge Air Cooling
3. Fuel Injection Precision
4. Reducing Mechanical Losses
5. Maintaining Clean Systems
Why Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Matters for Marine Efficiency
Detroit Diesel’s Classic Two-Strokes
Modern Four-Strokes (Cummins & Caterpillar)
Advanced Strategies for Improving Marine Diesel Efficiency
Propeller Matching and Hull Condition
Electronic Engine Management
Waste Heat Recovery
Regular Sea Trials and Fuel Audits
Practical Tips for Maximizing Efficiency on Your Detroit, Cummins, or Caterpillar
Conclusion: Efficient Diesel Operation is Smart Business at Sea
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