Owning a boat or marine vehicle can be both pleasurable and adventurous, but it also comes with great responsibility. Care and maintenance of your boat engine is key. Problems can occur in the blink of an eye and you must be prepared to have your engine concerns corrected before you take your boat out on any waterway. Knowing the type of motor you have is a place to start. There are 4 types of boat engines that are basic; outboards, inboards, stern drives, and jet boat engines. A propulsion system for boats called the outboard motor has components that include the engine, propeller and gearbox. It is considered the most common method to propell small boats. In addition to this motorized method it provides steering control and thrust direction. When the engine...

Having a means of transportation is a must in this busy world in which we live. There is a certain feeling of freedom attached to possessing a vehicle, but what happens when that vehicle breaks down or doesn’t run properly? The need to get a new car may not always be the solution, so let’s get right to it. Let’s face it, your car’s engine is the lifeblood of your car so you want to pay close attention when you hear that strange tick that seems to have come from out of no where. Of course, the first thing you need to know about your car engine is the type in order to get the proper repair service. Whether it burns gasoline or diesel is called the fuel consumption. This can be rather broad but these are the most common types of fuel. If...

Many motorcycles will develop engine issues over the course of their life. Unlike car engines, motorcycle engines are prone to more issues because they are exposed to the elements and operate at higher temperatures, higher rpms and have a lower tolerance for faults. Several mechanical and electrical issues may arise that may lead to problems with a motorcycle. Being able to diagnose the engine problem is the first step in saving money and efficiently repairing your bike. It is not wise to postpone motorcycle engine repair because a motorcycle without a proper operating engine can fail at anytime. Such concerns should be taken seriously because the loss of life if a real possibility. The main areas to be aware of when dealing with motorcycle engine repairs...

Small Engine Repair You have that sinking feeling that something is wrong with your car. After you check it, you realize that there is something wrong with the engine and the car will not start. You are pretty mechanical and think you can fix it on your own, right? You may want to make certain that you can fix it because if you start taking it apart and realize you are in over your head, your mechanic will not be too pleased when you bring all the engine pieces to him. First, you need to know what type of engine you have. It should fit into one of these common types of engines. Diesel or Gasoline engine- this is pretty self- explanatory and can be found out at the pump. If you use gas, you have a gasoline engine and if you use diesel, you have a diesel...

The trucks that we are familiar with on our highways were not common vehicles until 1920. The deisel engine has been in existence since 1890, but its use in heavy vehicles was staggered by its demand in other areas. The ancestor of today’s trucks was referred to as a ‘fardier’. Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot was the founder of this type of vehicle. The first prototype of this truck was built in 1769, but was not really utilized until the mid 1800′s. The fisrt internal combustion engine was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1898. It was a two cylinder engine that had a carrying capacity of 1500 to 2000 kg. The terms used around the world to refer to a truck is just as varied as the trucks themselves. For instance, in Hong Kong, England, Ireland, and...