Category: Taking Care Of Your Marine Diesel Engine
January 9, 2020
If you are responsible for the care and maintenance of a boat, you're probably aware that part of your marine engine system is the fuel pump. What you may not be aware of is that there are different types of fuel pumps that work in slightly different ways. In case you ever have to repair or replace your fuel pump, it’s important to understand what the different types of marine engine fuel pumps are and how they work. In fact, you're likely to find two main types of marine fuel injection pumps in your fuel injection system: Bosch jerk pumps…
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January 2, 2020
Owning a yacht or large workboat comes with the responsibility of maintaining the marine diesel engine and transmission that drive it. The more you know about how your boat works, the easier keeping up with regular service chores on it will be. Discover everything you have ever wanted to know about your boat's transmission and engine here. [caption id="attachment_1902" align="aligncenter" width="406"] Twin Disc Marine Transmission[/caption] Why Learning More About Your Boat's Transmission and Engine Matters Knowing about your boat's operation and the components that make it run will help you in three primary ways — shopping for a pre-owned or used…
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January 2, 2020
Boating is an excellent way to spend quality time with family and friends or just enjoy a serene day on the water. With a long season of sun and warm weather, you can make the most of every weekend. But if you want to keep your boat running and beautiful for years to come, you'll need to learn proper maintenance routines. But how do you maintain a boat? While it isn't particularly difficult, it does take time and practice. A little knowledge will take you far, and understanding where to start and what tools you'll need is the best way…
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January 2, 2020
Your cooling system is an important feature of your boat, and one you probably don’t think about much, especially if you have an open cooling system. After all, the water is keeping your engine cool pretty much all the time, so how hard could it be to maintain a boat cooling system? If you do it right, not very hard. That said, it's still very important to know how to maintain a marine cooling system to make sure it doesn't fail you at a critical moment. Here are some useful tips on maintaining the cooling system on your boat. Marine…
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December 19, 2019
When you store your boat for winter, you're already looking forward to spring. But before you roll on a tarp and close the door, it pays to know how to winterize your boat engine. It only takes one cold snap to leave an unprotected boat with a cracked block and its owner with a hefty bill. In the U.S., the more temperate southern states have the highest number of insurance claims due to freezing damage, as boat owners in these mild climates are more likely to gamble on the weather rather than undertake winterization. However, since you can accomplish essential…
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December 16, 2019
Marine operations can be brutal on engines. Between the inconsistent environments and the constant presence of water, a motor operating in this scenario needs incredible resilience. Fortunately, resilience is one of the defining features of a diesel engine. Even in this challenging environment, the life expectancy of a marine diesel engine is an impressive 5,000 hours on average. With attentive maintenance, that lifespan can reach 8,000 hours. By comparison, a gasoline-powered marine engine will begin needing attention after a mere 1,000 hours in a marine application, and it will be lucky to reach 1,500. A well-maintained diesel marine engine could…
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