A motor that uses diesel fuel offers a higher level of efficiency than its gasoline counterpart. Detroit diesel engines are similar to a gas engine because they are both internal combustion engines. Both types of engines are designed to convert fuel or chemical energy into mechanical energy. Combustion is what converts the gas or diesel to energy by creating small explosions. In a gas engine, fuel is mixed with air, compressed by the pistons and ignited by the spark plug. However, a diesel motor does not have a spark plug and fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. A four-stroke combustion cycle converts the fuel to energy.
- Intake Stroke, the valve opens letting in air and moving the piston.
- Compression Stroke, the piston moves up and compresses the air.
- Combustion Stroke, at the top of the stroke, fuel is injected and ignited forcing the piston back down.
- Exhaust Stroke, piston completes another cycle and pushes the exhaust from the combustion out of the exhaust valve.
Even though diesel motors are very efficient, they are also loud and produce black smoke, which many consumers do not like. However, improvements are being made to make these types of engines cleaner and less noisy.
Motors used in an outdoor water environment must be especially tough and durable due to the extreme conditions. Whether you are a weekend boating
enthusiast or a full-time professional, you know you can rely on Detroit diesel marine engines. They stand-up to the harsh marine environment and work
hard to get the job done. To maintain the highest levels of performance, it is important to perform regular maintenance on your engine and be able to
identify and correct any problems that might come up over the lifetime of Detroit diesel engines.
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