Engines & Components How To’s & Photos

Since around 2022, there have been multiple reports of the Cummins QSL9 engine platform experiencing issues with shorted injector leads that lead to de-rated engine performance. Turns out, the issues are easy to mitigate by simply re-positioning the injector tab … Read More

General Information Perform maintenance at whichever interval occurs first. At each scheduled maintenance interval, perform all previous checks that are due for scheduled maintenance. Maintenance Procedures at Daily Interval Coolant Level – Check Fuel-Water Separator – Drain Lubricating Oil Level … Read More

On cast housing isolators with a concealed snubber, a feeler gage can be inserted through the half-moon opening under the base casting to get an approximate measurement of the gap. If the gap is 8 mm (0.312 in) or more, … Read More

When comparing you Port & Starboard engines in a twin engine boat——-Always “think” these engines could have up to 10% tolerance in overall operation before you start worrying or thinking something is wrong when asking WHY one engine seems to … Read More