The starter in a diesel engine simply gets the engine running by turning the crankshaft so it can start. Learn about the starter issues from your Detroit, Cummins, and Caterpillar engines.Here are the 4 top causes of starter symptoms and issues for your diesel engines:Battery [...]

The turbocharger is an important part of your CAT engine, because it helps to compress the air that comes to the engine. But nothing works forever, at some point, the turbocharger will break.How can you troubleshoot the turbocharger for you to know if the turbo is not working [...]

Cummins 855 is an engine known for its durability and efficiency. But it has some common problems.1. Injector problem: The injector tip is easily clogged and when it clogs the engine will start misfiring. And in some cases, you will see irregular color smoke from the engine, [...]

The CAT engine is known for being a strong engine and is highly recommended. But when it comes to marine, 3406 is is top of the line. You may be asked why? It is because of the features of the engine that it is sought after. As the name implies, 3406 is a straight or in-line 6-cylinder [...]

The mechanical fuel pump is responsible for supplying fuel to the injectors. The engine rotates the fuel pump through a square shape shaft at the bottom of the fuel pump. The fuel pump has intake and outlet holes. From the intake it sucks in diesel and discharges it out through the [...]

The Detroit Diesel 4-53 engine is a classic two stroke diesel engine known for its reliability and durability. It has been a workhorse engine and has a reputation for longevity when properly maintained.Where to Locate the Engine Serial Number for the Detroit 4-53 Engine?The Detroit [...]

Simple- Because there is no intake valve in the two-stroke Detroit Diesel. That is why it needs a blower to run.In a normal four-stroke engine, there are intake valves that allow air to come into the chamber of the engine. In two-stroke Detroit diesel engine, there is no intake [...]