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Twin Cummins 6BTA Restoration Project

ZF Hurth Marine Transmission

Full twin Cummins 6BTA marine diesel restoration including transmission service, turbocharger upgrades, rear main seal replacement, engine alignment, and long-term reliability improvements for vessels operating in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Schedule Cummins 6BTA Service Master Marine Diesel Troubleshooting Guide A full restoration on twin Cummins 6BTA marine diesel engines is not […]

Top 10 Marine Diesel Engines for 2025 | 805 Marine Mechanic

TOP 10 Marine Diesel Engines 2025

805 Marine Mechanic • 2025 Engine Buyer’s Guide for California Coastal Boaters Choosing the right marine diesel engine in 2025 is about more than horsepower. Before repowering, rebuilding, or comparing modern diesel platforms, start with the Master Marine Diesel Troubleshooting Guide to understand whether your current engine problems are caused by fuel delivery, cooling system […]

Diesel Fuel Contamination in Santa Barbara & Ventura

Racor fuel water separator filter extremely clogged at Channel Islands boat harbor

Fuel contamination in warm coastal harbors is one of the most common causes of marine diesel filter clogging, power loss, hard starting, and offshore shutdowns in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, and Channel Islands Harbor. Schedule a Fuel System Inspection Master Marine Diesel Troubleshooting Guide Fuel contamination is one of the most common causes of marine […]

Most Overlooked Marine Diesel Maintenance | Santa Barbara

Extremely corroded Volvo-Penta-TAMD40A-Lube-Oil-Cooler in Ventura ca.

The most overlooked inboard marine diesel maintenance items in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, and the Channel Islands — including heat exchanger service, raw water pump wear, fuel contamination, electrical corrosion, exhaust elbows, shaft seals, zincs, and underwater running gear. Schedule Diesel Engine Service Master Marine Diesel Troubleshooting Guide If you run an inboard marine diesel […]