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Ford Lehman Diesel Engine FAQ

FAQ Ford Lehman Diesel Engines – Common problems, cooling issues, injectors, seawater pumps, and maintenance

  Ford Lehman marine diesel engines have powered trawlers, motor yachts, and workboats for decades. Their reputation for simplicity and longevity is well-earned, but age, cooling system neglect, and fuel contamination are now the most common challenges owners face. This FAQ addresses the most frequent Ford Lehman diesel engine questions we see from boat owners, […]

Saltwater Damage Prevention for Marine Diesels

Marine Engine Seawater pump impeller with serious damage

Destroyed Marine saltwater pump impeller from Santa Barbara Boat with a Detroit Diesel 671-T Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the Channel Islands offer some of the most rewarding boating waters on the West Coast — but they’re also some of the harshest on your inboard marine diesel engine. Between corrosive saltwater, fluctuating temperatures, marine growth, and […]