Marine Generator Repair
Marine Generator Repair Diesel Services of America has a team of certified technicians dedicated to marine diesel generators. We offer a variety of services for marine diesel generators. All ocean going boats should have routine marine diesel generator maintenance done on a regular basis. You cannot rely only on a seasonal timeframe reminder but hours […]
Volvo Penta IPS
Volvo Penta IPS Diesel Services of America is an authorized Volvo Penta IPS service center. Does your Volvo Penta IPS need a repair or just some routine maintenance? You should consider a Volvo Penta IPS if you are thinking about repowering your boat or vessel. Since the Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) was […]
Switch from Generator to Shore Power Part 2
Diesel Services of America has some additional tips for your ship to shore power cord. These three plug tips will also extend the life of your marine generator and the cord itself. Burnt plugs and melted connectors can easily be avoided by using some simple precautions. Plug Tip One: Always keep the ship to shore […]
Switch from Generator to Shore Power Part 1
One of the most common questions I get from boat owners when upgrading to a larger boat from a smaller vessel. How to properly switch from shore power to genset and back to shore power safely. It’s not that it is an overly complicated procedure but docking a boat is where most mishaps come […]
Marine Diesel Maintenance Tips Part 4
Burn, Baby, Burn equals Fuel The United States is the number one consumer of fuel consumption but has the lowest grade of diesel fuel for all industrialized nations. This dirty diesel fuel supply causes more problems and phone calls to Marine Diesel Engine Mechanics. The number of calls for dirty diesel fuel easily outnumbers all […]
VIDEO | Marine Diesel Engine Intercooler Cleaning and Maintenance
Marine Diesel Maintenance Tips Part 3
3. Fire It Up equals Electricity A typical marine diesel engines DC (direct current) electrical systems are a frequent area of concern. Although the electrical system has the least impact for causing detrimental damage to your marine diesel power plant. That doesn’t mean that your electrical components should be ignored. You should be prepared if […]
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips Part 2b
Another area of concern with the fresh water system is the pressure cap. This might seem trivial but having the pressure cap correctly sealed is another vital aspect to a properly functioning marine diesel engine. A conventional seal increases the pressure enough to raise the exact boiling point of water from 212° Fahrenheit to 250° […]
Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips Part 2a
2. Room Temperature (Cooling) The single largest catalyst for Marine Diesel Engines mechanical issues is not technically a part of the engine. The fact that this integral aspect of your power plants operation is not ever covered by warranty should help you understand the importance. Impeded and clogged sea strainers are without a doubt the absolute #1 […]
