2007-01-24 01:48:21 · 5 answers · asked by SOORIEE 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Lots of factors affect the engines efficiency. Has the engine been tuned, valves set, injectors bench tested along with injection pump? Are the air filters or silencers clean. Is there enough ventilation in the engine room? Diesels need a huge amount of cool air to run at peak performance levels. Hull and running gear needs to be free of marine growth. Fuel has to have the minimum cetane rating for the engine. No exhaust leaks. Fuel filters changed on a regular basis. Correct prop for the application and proper engine/shaft alignment.
2007-01-24 05:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various factors that effect the fuel efficiency in marine diesel engines.
They are:
1. Engine tuning
2. Maintaining air filters clean
3. Maintaining enough air flow
4. Age of engine
5. Proper maintainance of the engine etc.,
2014-03-03 06:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don`t exceed H.P. required to get max. thrust from size and pitch of propellors,ensure engine runs at correct temperature,
change fuel filters regularly.
2007-01-24 09:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact someone @ pier57.com or call 731-689-4000
2007-01-28 02:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by RONDA B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draft and beam of the craft it's fitted in.
Hull design and shape.
Hull cleanliness.
Propeller size, type and pitch.
Capacity of the engine.
Age of the engine.
Maintenance history of the engine.
Tidal flow and current.
Wind speed.
Wave height (trough to crest).
Weight of cargo.
2007-01-24 10:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋