RYA Diesel Engine Course

The RYA Diesel Maintenance course runs monthly at our training workshop within Saxon Wharf marina just 1 mile from the centre of Southampton. We base the course on a real Volvo Penta MD2030 diesel engine, the skills you learn are transferable to any modern marine diesel engine.

Course Structure

Introduction

Principles of the diesel engine

2. The four-stroke cycle

Naturally aspirated engines

Turbocharging

Intercooling / aftercooling

3. The fuel system

The basic system

The tank

The water-separating pre-filter

Fuel lift pump

The engine fine filter

Injection pump

Injectors

Bleeding the system

4. The cooling system

Seawater cooling

Freshwater cooling

Temperature control

The thermostat

The seawater impeller pump

5. The air systems

The airway in

The airway out

6. Engine electrical systems

The basic system

Battery capacity and care

Drive belts

The alternator

7. Spares and tool requirements

Basic spares and tools

8. Importance of winterisation and servicing

Engine lubrication

Transmission lubrication

Winterisation and servicing

Service schedule

9. Fault finding