Valves are crucial pieces within the valvetrain, combustion chamber and cylinder systems of any engine. When you understand the symptoms of bad valve seals, it can mean the difference between making the correct repairs and further damaging your diesel engine.
When it comes to a large-scale investment, such as a marine diesel engine, you need to carefully consider your options to ensure you choose the right one. You need to keep your requirements and budget in mind and understand the differences in horsepower, engine size and propulsion between various engines.
When you’re deciding how much power you want driving your boat, the obvious answer may be “as much as possible.” However, raw power doesn’t necessarily translate to capability. While a boat’s manual or capacity plate will state the maximum horsepower that can be safely harnessed to that vessel, jumping straight to that upper limit will yield diminishing returns.
The diesel engine has a rich and storied history. While you may or may not know the name Rudolf Diesel, you’re likely familiar with his namesake invention. From the 1900s to the current day, diesel engines have been essential in many industries and have provided increased fuel efficiency in various applications. What began as a passion turned into one of the most important engineering developments of the Industrial Revolution.
Diesel engines boast impressive durability, efficiency and longevity, but as they get older, they require more care and attention to continue providing reliable service. Keep reading for useful advice about caring for and prolonging the life of an aging marine diesel engine.
Diesel engines are efficient, durable and the engine of choice for heavy equipment and boats. If you’re a boat operator, you’re probably no stranger to diesel engine fuel problems. It’s important to know the signs of trouble as soon as they begin.
The diesel cylinder head in your engine probably doesn’t get a lot of attention until you notice a problem with your boat’s performance. Without cylinder heads, there’d be no pressure seal within engine cylinders or the internal combustion that powers modern engines.
Often we don’t realise just how dependant we are on our cars until something happens to them. Depending on what the exact problems are, repairs can be very costly, particularly if they have anything to do with the engine. This is one of the reasons why reconditioned engine parts are becoming a popular alternative for car owners everywhere because if fitted properly, they can make your engine run as good as new.
Automobile engines are complicated mechanisms that are made up of several internal parts that work like clockwork to produce that power that moves your vehicle. In order for the engine to operate properly it needs all of its parts to be in good condition. One fault can be disastrous! Let's take a look at the main parts of the engine.
The question of buying a flywheel versus a flexplate is an important one. These two components serve vital functions and help marine engines run smoothly. That means telling the difference and knowing when they need to be replaced is critical.
