Oil Pump Failure and What Causes It

February 24, 2020

Oil Pump Failure — What It Is and What You Need to Know


Common Oil Pump Failure Symptoms


10 Causes of Oil Pump Failure


1. Low Engine Oil Levels


2. Infrequent Oil Changes


3. Wear and Tear Over Time


4. Engine Sludge


5. Oil Contamination


6. Open Bypass Valves


7. Malfunctioning Oil Passages or Oil Lines


8. Restricting the Oil Suction Tube


9. Incorrect Bearing Clearance


10. Improper Installation


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Oil Pump Failure and What Causes It

Engine Valves — What Do They Do and How to Correct Failure

February 24, 2020

What Is the Engine Valve?


Engine Valve Function and Purpose


Intake vs. Exhaust Valves


A Diesel Engine Valve Failure Analysis


Bent Diesel Engine Valves


Burnt Diesel Engine Valves


Signs of Engine Valve Failure


How to Correct Engine Valve Failure


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Engine Valves — What Do They Do and How to Correct Failure

Diesel Fuel & Water Separator

January 30, 2020

What Is a Diesel Fuel/Water Separator?


What Is the Purpose of a Diesel Fuel/Water Separator?


What to Do If You Have a Broken Separator


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Diesel Fuel and Water Separator

A Guide to Injection Timing — What It Is and How to Adjust It

January 24, 2020

Injection Timing — What You Need to Know


The Internal Combustion Process


What Is Injection Timing?


Why You May Want to Adjust Your Injection Timing


Reasons to Adjust Injection Timing


Advantages of Adjusting Diesel Engine Injection Timing Systems


What Effect Will It Have on My Marine Engine?


How to Adjust Injection Timing


1. Program the ECM


2. Modify the Fuel Injection Pump


3. Replace the Camshaft


4. Swap Out the Cam Gaskets and Followers


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A Guide to Injection Timing — What It Is and How to Adjust It