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.