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Marine Engine Raw water flow problems

Marine Engine Raw Water Flow Problems — Troubleshooting & Diagnosis Guide

Marine Engine Raw Water Flow Problems — Troubleshooting & Diagnosis Guide Quick Technical Diagnosis Summary: Raw water flow problems are most often caused by intake restrictions, air leaks on the suction side, damaged pump impellers, collapsed hoses, or internal blockages in the strainer/heat exchanger circuit. The fastest diagnostic clue is whether exhaust discharge water volume […]

Racor Fuel Filtration Monitoring Upgrades

Racor fuel water separator extremely clogged

  Racor Vacuum Gauges, Water Detection & Duplex Filtration: The Fuel-System Upgrades That Prevent Diesel Breakdowns If you run a diesel boat out of Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, or Santa Barbara, your fuel system is always working against the real-world stuff: condensation in tanks, questionable marina fuel, algae growth, rust, sludge, and long sits […]

Yanmar Diesel Refresh With Transmission Rebuild

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Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission before rebuild on Yanmar 3JH4E marine diesel engine Ventura Harbor Keeping a Yanmar 3JH4E running strong in the Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Channel Islands region means staying ahead of critical maintenance—especially when dealing with aging marine transmissions and rear main seals. In this project, we restored a well-used Yanmar 3JH4E […]

Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine Services

Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine C12

Caterpillar C12 marine diesel engine services by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic — mobile, veteran-owned support for boaters in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Cat C12 Certified Care | 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic keeps your Caterpillar C12 running clean, cool, and efficient. From commercial workboats to sportfishing and cruising yachts, we provide factory-spec […]

Scania Marine Services

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Scania Marine Diesel Engine Services, provided by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic — trained technicians delivering factory-level maintenance, diagnostics, fuel system upgrades, overhaul & mobile dockside service in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor & Santa Barbara. Scania marine diesel engines, including high-performance platforms like the DI13, are built for operators who demand fast response, strong torque, […]

Cummins Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule

Cummins marine engine maintenance

Cummins QSM11 marine diesel maintenance and repower support for vessels operating in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Cummins QSM11 and QSB-series marine engines deliver the kind of torque, efficiency, and reliability that serious boaters in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara depend on every season. To keep that performance consistent, […]

Santa Barbara Marine Services

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Marine diesel engine repairs, diagnostics, and full-service marine support for Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, and Channel Islands Harbor boat owners. If you run a diesel-powered vessel out of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, or Channel Islands Harbor, you need more than basic “boat repair”—you need a dedicated marine diesel partner. 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic provides focused […]

Marine Engine Drivetrain Solutions

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Marine drivetrain solutions, shaft alignment, and flexible shaft couplings for diesel-powered vessels in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Drivetrain vibration, gearbox rattle, and misalignment are some of the most common comfort and reliability issues we see on diesel-powered boats in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Flexible shaft couplings, correct […]