Do diesel engines require bilge blowers?

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Guest, Oct 29, 2002.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Is it true that diesel engines do not require any bilge blowers like gasoline engines do?
     
  2. Nomad
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    Nomad Senior Member

    It is true, they do not require them, but they do not hurt to have.
     
  3. Willallison
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    As Nomad says, they aren't a necessity. But big hp diesels need lots of air - and all engines prefer their air to be clean, so most bigger diesel enginerooms are force fed filtered or even airconditioned air (tem effects hp too). Not bilge blowers as such but blowers none the less.
     
  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Thanks "Nomad". Thanks Will.
     

  5. Nomad
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    Nomad Senior Member

    Your welcome
     
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