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Tag: Ventura marine diesel service

Marine Diesel Hard Starting (Cold vs Warm Engine Diagnosis)

Marine diesel hard starting diagnosis cold vs warm engine troubleshooting twin Caterpillar marine diesel engines engine room serviced by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic Ventura Channel Islands Harbor

Hard starting in marine diesel engines is usually caused by fuel delivery problems, air intrusion, compression loss, injector issues, or glow system failure — and the correct diagnosis depends heavily on whether the engine struggles when cold, warm, or both. At 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic, we frequently diagnose hard-start conditions for vessels operating in Ventura, […]

Detroit Diesel 671 marine restoration project

Detroit Diesel 671 marine engine fully restored and installed in commercial lobster boat in Santa Barbara serviced by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic

Detroit Diesel 671 marine restoration and repower for a commercial lobster boat in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, and Channel Islands Harbor by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic. Detroit Diesel 671 Marine Restoration Project Another quality repower performed by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic: a complete Detroit Diesel 671 marine restoration project on the commercial lobster boat F/V […]

FPT Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule

FPT marine diesel engine

FPT Cursor 1000 marine diesel maintenance and service for Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara by the trained technicians at 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic. The FPT Cursor 1000 is a high-output, compact marine diesel engine trusted by professional captains, sportfishing operators, and yacht owners throughout Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. […]

Hynautic Engine Control System

Hynautic engine control maintenance; Santa Barbara marine diesel mechanic has rebuilt many hynautic control systems... They've been used on luxury yachts and fishing boats for many years and can continue to do so by rebuilding them...No Throttle Feedback By incorporating a double check valve in the Hynautic throttle slave system, throttles cannot be retarded by heavy-duty governor springs common to most large engines. Quick disconnect linkage at the engine allow for independent throttle operation while servicing the engine. Quality Materials All component bodies are made of 6061-T6 aluminum. Sender heads and handles are anodized aluminum; sender shafts are stainless steel. Cylinder barrels are brass.

Hynautic engine control system inspection, rebuild, and maintenance for Channel Islands, Ventura Harbor, and Santa Barbara Harbor by the trained technicians at 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic. The Hynautic engine control system has been a trusted standard on luxury yachts, sportfishing boats, and commercial vessels for decades. When properly installed and maintained, Hynautic hydraulic controls deliver […]

Marine Propulsion Controls

Marine Propulsion Controls

Electronic marine propulsion controls design, installation, and service for Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara by the trained technicians at 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic. Type 8550-2000 MPC-D Electronic Marine Propulsion Control System Prime Mover Controls Digital Propulsion Controls Professionally Installed by 805 Marine Diesel Mechanic Modern electronic marine propulsion controls like the Prime […]

Engine cooling system maintenance

Engine cooling system maintenance

Marine engine cooling system maintenance and descaling for diesel vessels in Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands Harbor, and Santa Barbara. Mastering Marine Engine Maintenance: Cooling System Upkeep for Long-Term Reliability Overheating is one of the fastest ways to shorten the life of a marine diesel engine—especially in the warm, salty waters off Ventura, Oxnard, Channel Islands […]