Servicing a marine diesel engine PART 2 - replacing the impeller and primary fuel filter

[@AA-4cx250b]

Gently and even warmly presented. Thank you

[@dopeymiss9553]

Me and my partner have just brought a kingfisher 30 sailboat and this video is perfect for us...our engine needs a service and it's made us want to try ourselves

[@spillarge]

Thanks for an informative video Stu. I have the MD2030 Volvo Penta engine which is actually a British Perkins engine and I too have a quick release pump cover and always wondered what the composite washer was for. Just one thing though, never use Vaseline anywhere near rubber seals because it is an oil based product which will perish rubber over time. It's the same for any oils or oil based grease. Don't use it. Always use a clear silicone grease which wont damage rubber compounds. It's the same if you do the brakes on your car...silicone grease for callipers anywhere near the rubber seals. In case anyone needs help with Beneteau lifting keel screw mechanisms, I have videos on my KZbin channel if its any help..

[@bryllupsfotofilm]

Hi! My Volvo Penta 5D a 1982 doesn't have a coolant or sea water strainer. The previous owner told me that the cooling system has been modified to a freshwater setup, so I don't need to do anything. I also don't see any container where coolant could be added. Is it true that I don't need to do anything, or do I need to add coolant in some way? How is this monitored? I've also seen some MD 5 engines with a shut-off valve with a red handle on the lower left when looking from the back, but on my engine, it feels like something is there, but the handle is missing. Was it removed for some reason? Perhaps because of the change from saltwater to freshwater cooling? Could someone clarify this for me or provide a link where I can read more about it?

[@genglandoh]

Now I know why people use the racor fuel filters. Much easier to replace.

[@howardkahn4330]

HOW DO YOU SUPPORT YOURSELVES?

[@tdk1246]

Don't know why people mess around with these impellers. Just replace yearly as part of your yearly maintenance. They aren't that expensive.

[@corvavw6447]

Ga niet zelf lopen spelen,een monteur heeft er voor geleerd. Hij ziet ook hoe je moter loopt voelt op warmte komt enz ,voorkomt kosten door wat kosten te maken( onderhoud) ga daar niet op bezuinigingen. Tip zorg dat je van jou moter altijd reserve onderdelen aan boord hebt .impeler v snaar olie en gas filters acculader 1zware acucabel seceringen dat moet je eigenlijk altijd aan boord hebben.ductape is voor alles en nog wat makkelijk.