Category Archives: Engines

Expect a new class of Cargo Ships Soon. April-2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by George B.

  Whether you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing, if you live in Hawaii, your cost of living is going up! The EPA has ordered all ships visiting Hawaii to burn low sulfur fuel when they enter waters within two hundred … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the GM90 Design, and other realities.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by George B.

If you read Sunday’s post, you might know a little more about the design.. are we finished reflecting on Noel’s experience? Do we know what temperature he operates the engine? does he use bleed water, does he use a thermostat? I’m still trying … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning, A report from Fantasy Island, GM90 failure

Posted on March 25, 2012 by George B.

I’m sure you remember Fantasy Island? Noel Douglas (ON Left)             Noel’s Parents immigrated to the Fijian Islands from Scotland  some where in the later forties I’m told.. I remember having a Fijian born customer drop by … Continue reading →

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Kiss is Dead? Thermosiphon Cooling

Posted on March 13, 2012 by George B.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPZdJN30L0 I saw a post on a forum talking about how good water pumps are now-a-days, and how thermosiphon is a thing of the past. I refelected on how many reports I’ve had of burned down unattended engines due to … Continue reading →

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Engine Failures and what we can learn as DIYers.

Posted on March 6, 2012 by George B.

These engines are at the heart of rural transportation It’s rare to find engine operators who are careful to keep records of an engine’s performance and give them good care and the required maintenance. These people are gifts to our DIYer … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Engine Parts Connection (Lee and David)

Posted on March 1, 2012 by George B.

Order Chinese Parts If you’ve been following the Slower Speed Chinese Diesels for as long as I have been, you’ve seen engine sales come and go, but ordering parts for what you have…  has NOT been all that easy.   There’s been a few dealers who have made a sincere … Continue reading →

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A frozen Injection pump Fuel Rack, what to do?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by George B.

I remember MJ McCarroll telling me about the folks who worked on fuel injection pumps in his part of the Midwest, “They’d pull down the shades before they worked on a pump, it was their bread and butter, and they didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Chinese Yanmar Clone L100, an interesting change made in later engines..

Posted on February 6, 2012 by George B.

It appears  there’s a difference between the earlier and later Chinese Yanmar Clones. Thanks to a certain post by David, I was made aware of this change. Look at the two bolts that hold the rocker arm assembly onto the … Continue reading →

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Lister CS News of the Day, Ultra Capacitors, Friday Musings

Posted on January 13, 2012 by George B.

Get your Lister CS clone Now! https://www.utterpower.com/combined-heat-and-power-lovson-air-compressor/ If you are a visitor to utterpower, you might remember an article about the Import of Lister CS type clones and why they are still in demand and have a large following. Many … Continue reading →

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Import of Engines, Air Compressors, or other crated Items. Lovson News!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by George B.

 I’ve told stories for many years about importers being black listed for not addressing the real and harsh expenses associated with disposing of bug infested wooden crates inside or outside of a container shipment.  Darren Hill down in Northland NZ, was in near shock WHEN … Continue reading →

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