Boat DIESEL ENGINE Hacks & Oil Change [Capable Cruising]
Clark gives an overview of our Yanmar 4JH5E diesel inboard engine, including its benefits, parts, and basic maintenance (including a step-by-step oil change). Clark also includes a few more diesel hacks, including an inexpensive fuel filtering system that has saved us a lot of money on fuel filters, and an after-market belt and alternator system we have added.
EPISODE INDEX
Introduction: [00:00]
Why Diesel Engines are Important, Even on a Sailboat [00:25]
Our Yanmar 5JH5E Diesel Engine and Review [01:57]
Benefits of Diesel Engines vs. Gas Engines [03:53]
Maintenance [05:00]
Parts & Terms [06:58]
What’s Next in this Video [10:37]
How to Change the Oil [11:03]
Issues, Failures, Spares, and Modifications [19:04]
– Starters [19:04]
– Belt System – ElectroMaax Belt and Alternator Replacement [20:18]
– Clark’s Fuel Filtration System [24:16]
Ending [30:40]
ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO:
Spare Starters for Yanmar: https://amzn.to/2K0yD5P
Rotella 15W-40 Oil: https://amzn.to/3bAjuoI
Fuel Filtration System:
– Racor Fuel Filter: https://amzn.to/2VwUCbT
– Ball valves: https://amzn.to/2VHVrNy
– Fuel tank 4-way valve: https://amzn.to/2VqOHot
– In-line electric fuel pump: https://amzn.to/3aqFHnz
ElectroMaax Systems:
– Yanmar Serpintine Belt Pully Kit: https://electromaax.com/Search-Results/adid/14653561/Yanmar-Marine-JH-Series-Serpentine-Pulley-Kits
– Belt Tensioner and Idler Pulley: https://electromaax.com/Search-Results/adid/14651826/Yanmar-Belt-Tensioner-and-Idler-Pulley
– 140A Alternator: https://electromaax.com/Search-Results/adid/14651812/Cruiser-High-Output-Marine-Alternators
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