Fowey Maritime Centre RRYA Diesel Engine Course summary

RYA Diesel Engine Course summary

There is no requirement for any prior knowledge of engines, and although we cannot teach you how to strip and rebuild your engine in the one day, we will make sure that you know what all the bits are called, what they look like, where they are situated and how to check and change them to prevent troublesome breakdowns and carry out your own routine maintenance!

Introduction

• The principles of the Diesel Engine:
• The four stroke cycle
• The Induction stroke
• The Compression stroke
• The Power stroke
• The Exhaust stroke
• Turbocharging
• lntercooling/Aftercooling

The fuel system

• The Basic system
• The Tank
• Fuel pre-filter (water separating system)
• Fuel lift pump
• The Engine fine filter
• Injection pump
• Injectors
• Bleeding the system

The cooling system

• Raw water cooling
• Freshwater cooling, 'swim tank' or 'keel cooling'
• Temperature control
• The thermostat
• The raw water impeller pump

The air systems

• The airway in
• The airway out

Engine electrical Systems

• The basic system, 'split charging' systems
• Battery capacity and care
• Drive belts
• The alternator

Check list

• Basic spares and tools
• Importance of winterisation/servicing

Engine lubrication

• Transmission lubrication
• Winterisation and servicing
• Service schedule
• Winterisation

Faultfinding

• Faultfinding chart