All the block heaters I have used are on when ever they have power. In below freezing temps, I use Thermo Cubes to turn them on and off. The cubes...
A long time ago, I ran steel or wood tugs on western rivers. At flood stage when there is a lot of debris, I never found it a problem to dodge...
Try: https://www.surplusman.com/ They buy engines and part inventories. If they don't have something, they can usually find it.
Westerbeke doesn't make small components. Try searching the numbers and info on your regulator and rectifier. Try ebay. Most of the time you can...
I use a centrifuge and batch clean about 50 hours. I take a sample (before centrifuging) from running engines a couple times a year. After...
I've used a Minn-Kota and Newport Vessels on a 10' Livingston. I liked either of them better than the trouble of a gas outboard. The Newport...
Buy a different boat that already has a diesel. Much cheaper.
I've been running Detroits for 60 years and rebuilding them for about 53 years. I used the engines both commercially and in yachts I like them...
I run 2 micron Racors on the theory and experience that clean fuel causes less wear. I go years w/o replacing an injector on my Detroits or...
If you have mechanical ability you can rebuild the engine by boring the engine and putting in sleeves, use the same pistons, and have rings made...
DD naturals go decades with reasonable care. Hours almost don't matter. Turbo versions go from 1500 to 12,000 hours depending on the use and...
Some of the FMs can be converted to bridge controls. It usually involves electric or air actuators that remotely operate the engine controls. Once...
Detroits aren't designed to never be removed. In their heyday they were often removed to do a complete rebuild because it's faster and easier to...
Anybody can learn. Each installation can be different in small ways. Some engines are like a small diesel with all pumps running off the engine,...
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I've run the opposed piston engines on tugs. I think they're still made as a dual fuel engine for small town generators. They're a pia if you have...
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Gas engine, oil in water, it's usually the rings or bore. A rebuilt head should have new valve seals. Gas can leave a sheen, and could be caused...
The governor speed control lever, pushed to the left will stop the engine. Most have a solenoid mounted so it can be done remotely with a button....
I use Archoil AR6200 every fueling. It keeps my tanks and fuel system free of organisms and helps the Racors separate out water. I run 2 micron...
