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My diesel runs like a top!
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:13 pm
by Tim Mertinooke
I just wanted to share my excitement about getting my diesel engine started after commissioning today. It sat idle for two years so I was nervous. I had changed out all the filters, impellers, oil, etc, and replaced the fuel. After a quick bleed of the fuel lines she started right up. I am one step closer to plopping that thing in the water in a couple months. Yippee!
Some video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lfIaLNhl2c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcScAmwHi3s
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:25 pm
by Bluenose
Tim,
I followed your diesel video to your youtube favorites. Wow, I quite like Kate Rusby. Somehow I have never heard her music. Thanks, Bill
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:53 pm
by Tim Mertinooke
Yeah, she's a great artist whom I discovered recently as well.
Perkins diesel video
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:27 am
by David VanDenburgh
Not long ago there was a discussion about engine room insulation, although I can't seem to find it offhand. I think Britton was in on the discussion.
Anyway, here's a link to a short video of Ariel's engine compartment and firing up the diesel this spring. I thought some might be interested in hearing what the sound dampening material is capable of. The camera seems to amplify the noise level a bit; it seems much quieter in person. All the same, it's a significant difference.
Perkins Video
David