Installation manual
INTRODUCTION
SERIAL
NUMBER
LOCATION
The engine's model number and serial number are located on
a nameplate mounted on the side
of
the engine's manifold.
The engine's serial number
is
stamped into the engine block
(left side) behind the alternator, below the manifold Take the
time
to
enter this information on the illustration
of
the name-
plate shown below, as this will provide a quick reference when
seeking technical information and/or ordering repair parts.
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UNDERSTANDING
THE
DIESEL
ENGINE
The diesel engine closely resembles the gasoline engine,
since the mechanism
is
essentially the same. The cylinders
are arranged above a closed crankcase. The crankshaft
is
the
same general type as a gasoline engine, and the diesel engine
has the same type
of
valves, camshaft, pistons, connecting
rods and lubricating system.
Therefore, to a great extent, a diesel engine requires the same
preventive maintenance as a gasoline engine. The most
important factors are proper ventilation and proper mamte-
nance of the fuel, lubricating and cooling systems. Fuel and
lubricating filter elements must be replaced
at
the time peri-
ods specified, and frequent checking for contaminants (water,
sediment, etc.)
in
the fuel system is also essential. Another
important factor
is
the consistent use
of
the same brand
of
high detergent diesel lubrication oil designed specifically for
diesel engines.
The diesel
engine' does differ from the gasoline engine,
however,
in
its
method
of
handling and firing
of
fuel. The
carburetor and ignition systems are replaced
by
a single
component - the fuel injection pump - which performs the
function
of
both.
ORDERING
PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide the
engine model number and serial number as they appear on
the silver and black nameplate located on the manifold.
You
must provide
us
with this information so
we
may properly
identify your engine. In addition, include a complete part
description and part number for each part needed (see the
separately furnished
Parts List). Insist upon WESTERBEKE
packaged parts because
will fit or generic parts are frequently
not made to the same specifications
as
original equipment.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain spares will
be
needed
to
support and maintain your
WESTERBEKE engine. Your local WESTE.RBEKE dealer
will
a'ssist
you
in
preparing
an
inventory
of
spare parts. See
the SPARE PARTS page
in
this manual. For engine acces-
sories, see WESTERBEKE's
ACCESSORIES brochure.
Engines
& Generators
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