Common Marine Diesel Cooling System Problems
Marine diesel cooling problems should be diagnosed as a complete system, not as a single failed part. A hot-running engine may have a weak impeller, clogged strainer, restricted heat exchanger, low coolant, blocked exhaust elbow, false sender reading, or too much load from the propeller. For a step-by-step symptom path, start with the Master Marine […]
Sherwood Marine Engine Pump Maintenance
Failed Sherwood impeller with missing vanes—one of the most common causes of overheating. A failing Sherwood raw-water pump is one of the most common causes of marine diesel overheating—and one of the most overlooked. These pumps handle continuous saltwater flow under load, and when they start to fail, the symptoms often show up across the […]
Baudouin 6M26.3 Engine Service
Baudouin 6M26.3 marine propulsion engine in service configuration. The Baudouin 6M26.3 marine diesel engine is built for high-load propulsion, modern emissions compliance, and long service intervals—but like any advanced diesel platform, its performance depends on the entire system working correctly. Before troubleshooting or servicing, always reference the Master Marine Diesel Troubleshooting Guide to separate fuel, […]