8 SOLVED PROBLEMS FOUND IN 2-STROKE MARINE ENGINES

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The 2-stroke marine engine is the main propulsion power source and also the biggest machinery on a ship. A great amount of effort, resources and time is spent to ensure that this massive engine runs smoothly and efficiently, taking the ship from one port to another without breakdowns.

But no matter how many precautions are taken, problems/breakdowns are bound to take place considering the complexity and number of parts the 2-stroke marine engine has.

In this article, learn about the eight most common problems that are found in the ship’s 2 stroke marine engine and what should be done to tackle them.

1. Stuck Fuel Rack: This is one of the most common problems with oil-fired 2 stroke marine engines. The governor controls the fuel pump delivery through a fuel rack, which is a combination of mechanical links. Sometimes the fuel rack gets stuck leading to a lack of fuel supply in the concerned unit which results in either fluctuation in the engine RPM if running or engine will not start from a standstill.

Solution: All the mechanical links of the fuel rack must be well lubricated and greased before starting the main engine. If after starting the main engine, the engine rpm is constantly fluctuating even at lower speed in calm weather, check all the fuel rack as one or more of them must be stuck.

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