Category: Taking Care Of Your Marine Diesel Engine
March 8, 2023
Why would you want to change your thermostats in a Cummins engine? Here are some reasons why you might want to change the thermostats in a Cummins engine: Overheating: The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant through the engine. A faulty or worn thermostat can cause the engine to overheat due to inadequate coolant circulation. Reduced engine performance: If the engine is running too hot or too cold, it can result in reduced engine performance and power. Poor fuel economy: If the engine is running too cold, it can result in poor fuel economy due to incomplete combustion and increased…
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March 8, 2023
Cummins Marine Engine Parts Cummins is a well-known name in the marine industry, with a reputation for reliability, durability, and efficiency. Cummins marine engines are used in a wide variety of applications, from commercial vessels to pleasure boats, and their popularity is due in part to the availability of quality parts and accessories. In this article, we will explore parts and accessories for Cummins marine engines. Engine Components The engine components are the heart of any engine, and Cummins marine engines are no exception. These engines are known for their high-quality construction and attention to detail, which is reflected…
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February 6, 2023
Installation Of Diesel Pro Power, Inc. Gauges Diesel pro gauges are a great way to monitor your engine's performance. They are simple to install and they can help you to monitor your Diesel engine from the engine room to the fly bridge in Marine applications. The installation process is as follows: Remove the dashboard cover. Remove the mounting screws that secure the gauge to the dashboard. Install the gauge in the desired location. Connect the wires using the diagrams provided on the website Mechanical Gauge (Standard) Installation Instructions Mechanical Marine Oil Pressure Gauge 100 PSI Mechanical Marine Oil Pressure…
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June 30, 2022
Guide To Engine Tune Up Your 71 V Series Engine Engine There is no scheduled interval for performing an engine tune-up. As long as the engine performance is satisfactory, no tune-up should be needed. Minor adjustments in the valve and injector operating mechanism, governor, etc. should only be required periodically to compensate for normal wear and tear on parts. To comply with emission regulations, injector timing, exhaust valve clearance, engine idle and no-load speeds, and throttle delay or fuel modulator settings must be checked and adjusted, if necessary, at 50,000 mile intervals. Normally, when performing tune-up on…
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June 28, 2022
Guide To Tuning Up Your Detroit Diesel 92 Series Engine In this article we cover a basic tune up for a Detroit Diesel 92 Series engine. Your 92 series engine has no scheduled interval for performing an engine tune-up. As long as the engine's performance is satisfactory, no tune up should be needed. Minor adjustments to the valve and injector operating mechanism, gover, etc should only be required periodically to compensate for normal wear and tear on parts. The type of governor used depends on the engine applications. Since the application of the governor has different characteristics, the tune-up…
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June 28, 2022
Guide To Tuning Up Your Detroit Diesel 71 Series Inline Engine In this article we cover a basic tune up for a Detroit Diesel 71 Series inline engine. Your 71 series inline engine has no scheduled interval for performing an engine tune-up. As long as the engine's performance is satisfactory, no tune up should be needed. Minor adjustments to the valve and injector operating mechanism, gover, etc should only be required periodically to compensate for normal wear and tear on parts. The type of governor used depends on the engine applications. Since the application of the governor has…
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