Mechanical Gauges Vs. Electric Gauges: A Purchasing Guide For Marine Gauges

June 3, 2022

Marine gauges are designed to give boaters an overview of the boat's operations at a quick glance. Typically, gauges show information such as engine temperature, water depth, fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature and other important levels. When you're looking to replace gauges for boats, you have two options: mechanical gauges and electric gauges. Which one is best? In this article, we will take a look at both types of boat gauges and explain why mechanical gauges from Diesel Pro Power are your best choice. How Mechanical Gauges Work There are different types of mechanical gauges but the most common…
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What Is A Head Gasket? Guide To Your Detroit Diesel or Cummins Engine’s Workhorse

October 5, 2021

Your head gasket is a critical component of your vehicle's Detroit Diesel or Cummins engine. But, what is a head gasket? This flat sheet of metal is found sandwiched between your engine block and cylinder head and is considered to be your engine's workhorse. What is the purpose of a head gasket? Well, in addition to sealing the engine block and cylinder heads of your engine so oil and coolant can properly circulate, the head gasket also seals the combustion chamber within your engine. With the proper sealing of these three main components, your vehicle will be able to produce…
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How to Flush Your Marine Diesel Engine

March 26, 2020

When it comes to a marine diesel engine, a freshwater flush is an important maintenance practice. Freshwater marine organisms can cause clogs in the engine, and saltwater or brackish water can cause corrosion. Flushing your marine engine with fresh water will help prevent these issues. Stagnant saltwater in your engine will leech out zinc, eat away at brass and copper alloys in your pump and transmission cooler, and more. It will also lead to major problems for your aftercooler, as the salt will cause a chemical reaction that damages the metal and compromises the integrity of your expensive components. Saltwater…
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Oil Pump Failure and What Causes It

February 24, 2020

In the early days, oil was delivered to an engine's components much differently than it is today. The first engines were lubricated with drip feed systems, which dropped oil into all its moving components, and on ships, there were workers known as "oilers" who filled up pots of oil above the moving parts. Since the beginning of the 20th century, however, internal combustion engines began using a force-feed system, in which oil is pumped around, or forced, to the engine's many parts. Engines today use a completely forced-feed lubrication system, and a critical component of this system is called an…
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A Guide to Injection Timing — What It Is and How to Adjust It

January 24, 2020

You may have heard of injection timing before, but what is it, and how does it relate to your marine engine? Do you even need to bother if your motor runs just fine? Whether you’re looking for a boost in power or your engine is a bit older than you’d like to admit, adjusting the injection timing can affect the entire system. In this guide, we’ll discuss how the process works, the benefits of making modifications to your Cummins engines or Detroit Diesel engines, and how to carry out adjustments on your own.   Injection Timing — What You Need…
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Servicing Your Marine Raw Water Pump

January 16, 2020

It's more than likely that your marine engine uses a raw water system to help keep itself cool. This system is simply a pump that pumps seawater to the engine to help diffuse some of the intense heat the engine generates. A marine raw water pump is a very simple mechanism. So simple, in fact, that you probably won’t give it a second thought until it fails. This is an issue — if your engine overheats on the open water, it can create a very problematic situation. For this reason, servicing the marine raw water pump at regular intervals is…
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