Detroit Diesel Engine History

The Beginning Stages

Advances in the 1950s and 1960s

The Evolution Through the 1970s and Into the New Millennium

The Detroit Diesel Engine Today

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The History of the Diesel Engine

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What You Need to Know About Your Boat’s Transmission and Engine

Why Learning More About Your Boat's Transmission and Engine Matters

What the Engine and Marine Transmission Do

1. What an Engine Does

2. What a Marine Transmission Does

Manual vs. Automatic Transmission

Understanding Boat Engine Terminology

Boat Transmission and Engine Maintenance — What You Need to Know

1. Engine Maintenance

2. Marine Gear Maintenance

Find the Diesel Engine and Transmission Parts Your Boat Needs

Boat Maintenance Tips & Care

Why Boat Maintenance Matters

Boat Maintenance Tips

1.Conduct Regular Inspections

2. Keep an Oil Schedule

3. Use Cleaning Products and Fresh Water

4. Check Electrical Lines and Batteries

5. Winterize for the Offseason

6. Recondition the Fiberglass

7. Apply Waxes and Polishes to Gelcoat

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How to Maintain the Cooling System on Your Boat

Marine Cooling System Maintenance Checklist

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3 Common Diesel Engine Myths Debunked

1. I Can Let My Diesel Engine Idle as Long as I Want

2. Marine Engine Wear Is Highest at Higher RPM

3. I Should Never Put Synthetic Oil in a Diesel Engine

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Four Ways to Keep Your Marine Diesel Engine Healthy During Winter

***** Follow Service Manual Procedures. This is a general guide ***********

1. Empty the Fuel System

2. Fog the Engine

3. Drain or Stabilize the Fuel

4. Drain the Engine and Add Antifreeze

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