Diesel maintenance course

[ianainge]

im going to book myself on a diesel maintenance course for engines 200hp + can anyone recommend one, i know they do one at Bisham abbey as ive just booked to go on my VHF course there. Sea start also do one , has anyone had experiences with either of these?

 

[Nick2]

I too am thinking same thing although my trusted boat engineer has offered to do a one to one on my boat . I am interested to learn what people think and am doing my Day skipper at Bisham early Feb and VHF in March- I'll be a real expert then !!

 

[boatone]

I have done the diesel course at Bisham Abbey and found it very useful. It is not really a 'hands on' course although you will spend a little time looking at the engines on a couple of the school boats. It will leave you with a reasonable understanding of how the engines work and what routine maintenance you should be able to do yourself.
Probably the most important routines to understand are replacing water pump impellers, changing oil and oil filters, replacing/cleaning fuel filters and bleeding the fuel system. We didnt actually do any of these things 'for real' although the course covered the theory.

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[burgundyben]

What engines do you have? I know that Mermaid do their own course and I think that Sabre might do to, this of course wont cover you for the green swedish crap.



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[tr7v8]

I am quite happy to do a 1-2-1 on your boat (or anyone elses) for the travel costs, been around engines for a long time. Can do all or some of the service at the same time if wished. Did this with for someone on the forum and he seemed to be wiser and certainly more confident afterwards. Even if you carry on and do the course it'll at least give a background.

Jim
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[byron]

I know a deezal fitter he works at Dolcis. Everytime he goes to the shop storeroom you can hear him muttering "deezal fit her"

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[PGD]

I too did the course at Bisham abbey and as Boatone has said it's ok, if you have older basic engines. It's no good for new turbo diesels as I have, nor the new electronically managed ones.

True you play with some engines and pick up some good basics from the instructor and the other particpants, but if you've got modern engines I'd find something more tailored to your needs.

Peter

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[neale]

I have done the boat maintenance and diesel engine course at Reading college. The course is run by Tony Brooks and is very useful. Lots of hands on stuff such as setting tappets, bleeding the fuel system and changing filters. It also covers other areas such as electrics and gearboxes etc. The course is excellent value for money at around £50 (approx) for 2 whole days.

I have Tonys number if anyone is interested.

Neale

 

[Guest]

The number would be handy - been meaning to do this for a long while.

 

[neale]

Tony can be contacted on 0118 9675246.

Neale

 

[Gerry]

The course is ok as far as it goes, which isnt very far. We got mechanic in to service engine and give us a 'masterclass' at the same time. Now that was worthwhile! Found out all the little quirks that are indivudual to our own powerhouse!