Category: Detroit Diesel maintenance

Ring Set Instructions For Detroit Diesel Engines

June 21, 2022

What You Need To Know About Ring Sets For Detroit Diesel Engines In this article we will talk about what ring sets are, what their function is, how to select the correct ring ,and how to install them on your pistons. Proper ring set selection and installation is important for the performance of your engine and proper oil scraping. We will also include an informative video showing you an installation of rings at the bottom of this article.  What Are Ring Sets? Ring sets are the set of rings that you will be installing on the pistons of your engine.…
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Why You Should Never Idle Your Detroit Diesel Engine

August 12, 2020

Common misconceptions about marine diesel engines have led to many boaters acquiring bad engine idling habits. A marine diesel engine is not meant to idle before going under power, but unfortunately, it happens often. The outcome is wasted efforts on the boat owner's part at best, and at worst, behavior that puts your diesel marine engine at risk. All boaters need to know the specific practices that apply exclusively to marine engines and avoid believing misconceptions about letting their engines idle to warm up. Ultimately, it is bad to let your diesel engine idle, but perhaps not for the reasons…
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