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Diesel Engine modules
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How a Diesel Engine Works
Free previewThe four-stroke cycle, compression ignition, fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, and exhaust.
Open moduleDaily Engine Checks
Free previewOil, coolant, belts, hoses, leaks, fuel, water separator, stern gland, and exhaust water.
Open moduleFuel System Problems
Fuel contamination, filters, water separators, bleeding, air leaks, and blocked supply.
Open moduleCooling and Overheating
Raw water, fresh water, impellers, strainers, seacocks, alarms, and overheating response.
Open moduleAir, Exhaust, and Electrics
Air supply, exhaust restrictions, batteries, starter circuits, alternator charging, and warning lights.
Open moduleServicing, Spares, and Tools
Service intervals, filters, belts, impellers, oil, coolant, tools, and onboard documentation.
Open moduleDiesel Troubleshooting
No start, starts then stops, overheating, smoke colours, vibration, alarms, and decision trees.
Open moduleWinterisation and Layup
Fuel, cooling, oil, batteries, belts, corrosion, ventilation, and recommissioning.
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