Engine-Mount Maintenance
June 6, 2012
Properly maintained motor mounts result in more than just a vibration-free ride.
Properly maintained motor mounts result in more than just a vibration-free ride.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in conventional diesel mode.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in diesel electric mode.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in zero-emission mode.
Animation of a serial hybrid engine in diesel electric mode.
Technology is helping the latest marine diesel engines get cleaner and more powerful for 2012.
A fuel-polishing system heads off clogs before they slow you down…
Finally retired, you’re on a weeklong cruise aboard your trawler, just you and your wife. Suddenly your only engine quits, and you can’t restart it. Your peaceful cruise is over, and your wife is asking, “Are we stuck in the middle of nowhere?”
Walker Engineering has been making diesels breathe better for more than two decades.I used to crew on a 43-foot sportfisherman that was powered with twin 625-hp Detroit Diesel 6V-92s, and those engines were tank-like. In fact, the current owner of that boat has 3,000-plus hours on those original motors and they’re still going strong. But after
When my buddy Bruce said he had a like-new Jabsco Porta Quick oil changer he’d give me for free, I was happy. When I discovered the unit sells for $209.99, I was ecstatic.The Porta Quick is a 14-quart plastic container/reservoir with a 12-volt electric impeller-type pump on top. A cord with alligator clips supplies battery power, and a toggle switch
I’ve just purchased a new diesel inboard. What’s the best way to break it in without damaging it? — Walt ReidMost manufacturers list procedures for break-ins in their operations manuals. Stick with these but also bear in mind the following routine. Remember, the first 50 hours of operation can significantly affect your diesel’s life expectancy. Examine the basics: Look for
Ever find yourself wondering if the fuel you’re taking on is of good quality, or whether it might be contaminated by dirt, water, rust, or worse? Well, you should, especially if you travel to third-world countries, which can be notorious for selling sub-standard fuel, especially marine diesel. Since your fuel options are usually quite limited when you’re in the middle of nowhere, your
In 2003 several states switched their on-the-water gasoline from the traditional methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blend to one containing ten-percent ethanol, called E10. Ethanol is derived from agricultural products such as corn and sugar cane, and its purported ability to reduce greenhouse gases has led, in part, to its use at both on- and off-highway
In 2003 several states switched their on-the-water gasoline from the traditional methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blend to one containing ten-percent ethanol, called E10. Ethanol is derived from agricultural products such as corn and sugar cane, and its purported ability to reduce greenhouse gases has led, in part, to its use at both on- and off-highway
Photo courtesy of IndmarThe most controversial component of the decade eliminates the emissions from your boat’s engine and hopefully not the money from your pocket.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that Americans spend more than 500-million hours pleasureboating each year and
Properly maintained motor mounts result in more than just a vibration-free ride.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in conventional diesel mode.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in diesel electric mode.
Animation of a parallel hybrid engine in zero-emission mode.
Animation of a serial hybrid engine in diesel electric mode.
Technology is helping the latest marine diesel engines get cleaner and more powerful for 2012.
A fuel-polishing system heads off clogs before they slow you down…
Finally retired, you’re on a weeklong cruise aboard your trawler, just you and your wife. Suddenly your only engine quits, and you can’t restart it. Your peaceful cruise is over, and your wife is asking, “Are we stuck in the middle of nowhere?”
Walker Engineering has been making diesels breathe better for more than two decades.I used to crew on a 43-foot sportfisherman that was powered with twin 625-hp Detroit Diesel 6V-92s, and those engines were tank-like. In fact, the current owner of that boat has 3,000-plus hours on those original motors and they’re still going strong. But after
When my buddy Bruce said he had a like-new Jabsco Porta Quick oil changer he’d give me for free, I was happy. When I discovered the unit sells for $209.99, I was ecstatic.The Porta Quick is a 14-quart plastic container/reservoir with a 12-volt electric impeller-type pump on top. A cord with alligator clips supplies battery power, and a toggle switch
I’ve just purchased a new diesel inboard. What’s the best way to break it in without damaging it? — Walt ReidMost manufacturers list procedures for break-ins in their operations manuals. Stick with these but also bear in mind the following routine. Remember, the first 50 hours of operation can significantly affect your diesel’s life expectancy. Examine the basics: Look for
Ever find yourself wondering if the fuel you’re taking on is of good quality, or whether it might be contaminated by dirt, water, rust, or worse? Well, you should, especially if you travel to third-world countries, which can be notorious for selling sub-standard fuel, especially marine diesel. Since your fuel options are usually quite limited when you’re in the middle of nowhere, your
In 2003 several states switched their on-the-water gasoline from the traditional methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blend to one containing ten-percent ethanol, called E10. Ethanol is derived from agricultural products such as corn and sugar cane, and its purported ability to reduce greenhouse gases has led, in part, to its use at both on- and off-highway
In 2003 several states switched their on-the-water gasoline from the traditional methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) blend to one containing ten-percent ethanol, called E10. Ethanol is derived from agricultural products such as corn and sugar cane, and its purported ability to reduce greenhouse gases has led, in part, to its use at both on- and off-highway
Photo courtesy of IndmarThe most controversial component of the decade eliminates the emissions from your boat’s engine and hopefully not the money from your pocket.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that Americans spend more than 500-million hours pleasureboating each year and
