Reviving an old marine diesel engine isn't something you want to do without preparation first. If an engine has been sitting for 5 or more years, you are going to want to follow the following procedure from Walter Schulz, founder of Shannon Boat Company, to maximize the life of your engine.
Walter has 9 simple steps to restarting an old marine diesel engine --
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00:00-04:21 Intro & background
04:22-08:10 Step 1: Check if it's seized (manually rotate crankshaft)
08:11-09:44 Step 2 & 2A: Coat the engine with Marvel Mystery Oil
09:45-13:23 Steb 2B: Flood valves & springs
13:24-15:16 Step 3: Rig up fresh fuel
15:17-16:50 Step 4: Open bleeder valve
16:51-17:12 Step 5: Run the starter to bleed
17:13-17:54 Step 6: Close the bleeder valve
17:55-18:56 Step 7: Attach raw water
18:56-20:20 Step 8: Check/top off coolant
20:21-25:33 Step 9: Start it up!
25:34-27:26 BE TENACIOUS - DOG IT!!!!
21 июл 2024