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...