Marine Diesel Engine Alarms
Marine Diesel Engine Alarms: Oil Pressure, High Temperature & Electrical Fault Diagnosis Guide Marine diesel engine alarms are not failures—they are warnings that a system has already moved outside safe operating limits. The mistake most operators make is reacting to the alarm itself instead of diagnosing the system behind it. Whether it’s low oil pressure, […]
Volvo Penta D2-50 Fuel System Problems:
Volvo Penta D2-50 Fuel System Problems: Hard Starting, Power Loss & Professional Restriction Diagnosis The Volvo Penta D2-50 is a dependable mechanical marine diesel platform, but like all suction-side fuel systems, it is highly sensitive to restriction, air intrusion, and contamination. When fuel supply becomes unstable, symptoms appear quickly—hard starting, stalling, loss of RPM, and […]
Smoke & Combustion Diagnosis Center
Marine Diesel Smoke & Combustion Diagnosis Center Exhaust smoke and combustion symptoms are some of the fastest ways to diagnose what’s happening inside a marine diesel engine. Blue smoke, black smoke, and white smoke each point to different root causes—fuel, air, cooling, turbo boost, or internal engine wear. This Smoke & Combustion Diagnosis Center […]
Cooling System Diagnosis Center
Marine Diesel Cooling System Diagnosis Center Cooling system problems are a top cause of marine diesel breakdowns—especially overheating at cruise, rising exhaust temperatures, power loss, and premature turbo/aftercooler damage. This Cooling System Diagnosis Center organizes the step-by-step troubleshooting process used by trained technicians at 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic. Use this page as your structured […]
Ford Lehman 120 Marine Engine Room Restoration
Ford Lehman 120 Marine Engine Room Restoration: Before & After by 805 Marine Mechanic When it comes to marine diesel restoration, few projects showcase craftsmanship and precision like this Ford Lehman 120 twin-engine refit performed by 805 Marine Mechanic. Serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the Channel Islands, our team completely transformed this tired engine room […]
Cummins 6BTA 5.9 Repower
Repowering Your Cabo 35: From Cummins 6BTA 5.9 to the FPT NEF-400 5.9 Unlock new power, efficiency, and reliability with a professional marine repower in Santa Barbara, Ventura, or the Channel Islands. Contact 805 Marine Mechanic → Why Cabo 35 owners are choosing to repower now The Cabo 35 Express and Flybridge are among the […]
ZF Marine Transmission & Accessory Experts | 805 Marine Mechanic
Keep Your ZF Marine Transmission & Accessories in Top Shape with 805 Marine Mechanic When you choose a vessel equipped with a ZF Marine drivetrain — whether for recreational cruising, fishing charters, or commercial operation — you’re relying on a high-performance system built for reliability. But performance and longevity depend on expert maintenance. That’s where […]
Sherwood Marine Engine Pump Maintenance
When a Sherwood Pump Starts to Fail: What We See in the Shop (and Why Early Service Saves Your Engine) If you run a marine diesel engine long enough, you’ll eventually meet one of your most important—and most overlooked—engine components: the Sherwood raw-water pump. These bronze beauties are the heart of your cooling system, pulling […]
Baudouin 6M26.3 Engine Service
Understanding the Baudouin 6M26.3 Marine Propulsion Engine The Baudouin 6M26.3 is a powerful, modern marine diesel propulsion engine built for reliability, efficiency, and compliance with emissions standards. Baudouin+2Baudouin+2 Key Specifications & Features Configuration: 6 cylinders in line, with a bore and stroke of 150 × 150 mm, giving a total displacement of 15.9 L […]
Top Reasons to Hire a Mobile Marine Mechanic in Ventura, CA
Top Reasons to Hire a Mobile Marine Mechanic in Ventura, CA Owning a boat in Ventura, CA means access to stunning coastal waters, the Channel Islands, and endless opportunities for adventure. However, with the freedom of the sea also comes the responsibility of maintenance and repair. Whether you own a luxury yacht, a fishing vessel, […]