This one day course is divided into classroom theory and hands on practicum on a boat.  Students receive classroom theory on diesel engines including their fuel, lubrication, cooling, exhaust and electrical systems along with other topics. Time is spent on a boat identifying parts.  Hands on maintenance is performed by students and may include changing oil & filter as well as primary and secondary fuel filters.  The course concludes with a classroom round up.  This course is for anyone who wants a better understanding of basic marine diesel engine maintenance.

Course Syllabus

9:00 am-12:00 pm - Classroom Instruction

•      Introduction
•      Principles of diesel engines
•      Fuel systems
•      Lubrication system
•      Cooling system 
•           Sea water
•           Fresh water
•      Exhaust system
•      Electrical system
•      Transmission
•      Diagnosis & Repair chart
•      Spare parts

12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Lunch

 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (approx.): Practical on boat*

•  Identify parts
• Change oil and oil filter
• Change primary fuel filter
•  Change secondary fuel filter
• Bleed fuel system
•  Change raw water pump impeller (optional)
•  Inspect alternator belt. Tension/replace as needed.

 
*Note: All activities depend on replacement parts availability.