Diesel Maintenance one-day course
The minimum duration of this course is 6 hours. A marine diesel engine (not necessarily in working condition) will be provided for a maximum of six students per engine. The assumed level of knowledge before starting this course is nil.
Introduction
Principles of the diesel engine.
The four-stroke cycle
Naturally aspirated engines.
Turbocharging.
Intercooling/aftercooling.
The Fuel system
The basic system.
The tank.
The water-separating pre-filter.
Fuel lift pump.
The engine fine filter.
Injection pump.
Injectors.
Bleeding the system.
The cooling system
Seawater cooling.
Freshwater cooling.
Temperature control.
The thermostat.
The seawater impeller pump.
The air systems
The airway in.
The airway out.
Engine electrical systems
The basic system.
Battery capacity and care.
Drive belts.
The alternator.
Spares and tool requirements
Basic spares and tools.
Impotance of winterisation and servicing
Engine lubrication.
Transmission lubrication.
Winterisation and servicing.
Service schedule.
Fault finding