looking to buy a sterndrive diesel engine?
mannyslv asked: looking for an engine between 100 and 150hp, this would be for a 20ft boat, what would be the best model? but im looking for sterndrive diesel.
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Archive for February, 2009
What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?
Tahini Raving Weirdo asked: I am currently building my own boat. My plan is to find an aluminium hull, attach a 39-HP Yanmar outboard Diesel to it (available in Australia, in case you wonder if I can’t spell “Yamaha” properly or got my facts wrong because yes, it really is a diesel, too), and put [...]
what size of dc/ac electrical motor would i need to match a 715hpm diesel engine?
saulkeel asked: The engine would be for a boat so another question i have is does anyone have any idea how to calculate or figure how many kw it would take to run a dc motor like that obviously it would not be running at 715 hp the whole time because that is only needed [...]
Diesel trucks converted, now powered by cow manure
The cows are capable of generating 226000 cubic feet of biomethane every day, which is enough to reduce the diesel fuel consumption of Central Valley Farms by 650 gallons per day. This is enough to drive a big diesel truck across the …
what car companies offer diesel engines? what, if any offer diesel hybrid?
Mr wondering asked: I’m looking at making some bio diesel for my boat, and perhaps future vehicles. I dont know which car companies offer diesel engines. Of course I know there are many trucks out there, but, I need a car or two for me and m wife.
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On a deisel motor in a boat why does it have coolant and a water pump?
DDrew asked: I just got a new boat with a diesel engine and I don’t understand why there is a coolant tank as well as a water pump? I think the water pump goes to the heat exchanger but what actually cools the motor - how does this stuff work?Caffeinated Content for WordPress
Fastest Diesel Truck
The fastest diesel truck in the world is actually a 1943 International truck customized by Carl Heap and RB Slagle.
how good is bio diesel?
Steve La C asked: can i use it in my boat,truck, anything diesel motor?Caffeinated Content
What make and model of boat?
tinkicker0 asked: I am new to boating and soon intend to take my Yachtmasters cert. Although I have read loads of reports in magazines, I am still not clear as to what boat I would require.
It will be needed to cruise from the North of England, to the Med, cruise the Med, be good [...]
‘Gunge’ in diesel tanks in my boat?
urith d asked: We have been putting in a bio additive to stop fungi/algae but have now a large jellylike blob in the tank. Can anyone explain what is happening please?Caffeinated Content