Yes Frosty, and sensible use for most of the time before and after the " blast ", with regular oil changes etc. should be a kind way to use an...
Hello Grant, Did you look at my photos ? They show all the marine conversion I did on the 4JB1-TC engine. I machined an alloy adapter plate to...
Ah, so it controls and LIMITS the RPM, hence the name " govenor " to govern the revs. Thanks, I'm learning more. I'm just trying to make...
That's obviously why it is easier to maintain constant RPM in a diesel engine when compared to a petrol, particularly with a carb.
Thanks Gonzo, so does the " throttle " leaver increase fuel flow or does it control speed of the govenor.
Thanks for that link Michael, it's luck that my son just got his degree in maths to help me understand it !! Paul
Hi All, Can anyone please explain how the GOVENOR part of the injection pump works, and what it does to control the engine ? Regards, Paul
Thankyou all, as I have said before I am new to understanding the operation of a diesel engine. My conclusion is that to vary the RPM as much as...
Hi whitepointer, I am using the same Volvo drive, I think in the US they call it the 275, ? 270 leg with 280 transom shield. Have you...
Hi FAST FRED, I did show some information in this thread re prop sizing :...
Hello All, Thankyou for your help and very useful answers to my last thread " Underloading a Diesel " This is a link to my photo album of...
Thanks Stumble, So far this year I have logged 165 hours, and it is close to the end of the season here. In this time I have changed the oil 3...
Thankyou Michael, That does help me understand as I am new to the workings of a diesel engine. I do like the fuel consumption when compared to...
Can anyone please explain what problems may occur if a diesel engine is used for long periods with little load. My boat is about 2700 Kg, a...
Hello Simon, Sorry I do not have any paperwork or photos of the Corniche I had, it was a long time ago. My boat was origionally near Glasgow,...
Thanks for your help and advice. These jobs should keep me busy for some of the winter. I have to decide on 2.15:1 single prop or spend more...
Hi, I used to own a Corniche, long time ago, I would think about 1976, it was yellow with black cockpit uphohstery. It was fitted with twin...
Hello baeckmo, Thanks again, perhaps I will go with 100mm after the mix, it's easier to get 100mm tube and bends. people with these engines in...
Hello baeckmo, Thanks for the information, you are right about the exhaust, the photo shows the initial installation last winter. I did sense...