Lubrication – sample drawings
All drawings taken from Marine Diesel Basics books
– click on drawings to learn more about each topic
Topics covered in Chapter 3 of
Marine Diesel Basics 1
27 drawings + text
Dipstick Diagnostics
Grease Control Ends
& Engine Mounts
Oil Filters and
the By-Pass Valve
Maintenance – Lubrication
Main Concerns
Task List
1 Check Engine Oil Level
2 Dipstick Diagnostics – Engine Oil
3 Check Transmission Fluid
4 Dipstick Diagnostics – Transmission Fluid
5 Change the Engine Oil & Filter
6 Change the Transmission Fluid (Engine Oil)
7 Grease the Control Cable Ends and Engine Mount Threads
8 Lubricate Ignition Key Slot
9 Check Injection Pump & Governor Dipsticks
Cautionary Tale