Westerbeke 50 User Manual

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
THIS MANUAL IS A DETAILED GUIDE TO THE INSTALLATION,
START-UP, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WESTERBEKE MARINE
DIESEL ENGINE. THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS IS VITAL TO THE
ENGINE'S DEPENDABLE, LONG TERM OPERATION.
READ IT
KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE !
KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES
FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL INVITE SERIOUS RISK, NOT ONLY TO YOUR
INVESTMENT BUT YOUR SAFETY AS WELL.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIESEL ••••
The diesel engine closely resembles the gasoline engine inasmuch
as the mechanism is essentially the same. Its cylinders are arranged
above its closed crankcase; its crankshaft is of the same general type
as that of a gasoline engine; it has the same sort of valves,
camshaft, pistons, connecting rods, lubricating system and reverse and
reduction gear.
Therefore, it follows to a great extent that a diesel engine
requires the same preventative maintenance as that which any intelli-
gent operator would give to a gasoline engine. The most important
factors are proper maintenance of the fuel, lubricating and cooling
systems. Replacement of fuel and lubricating filter elements at the
time periods specified is a must, and frequent checking for con-
tamination (i.e. water, sediment,etc.) in the fuel system is also
essential. Another important factor is the use of the same brand of
"high detergent" diesel lubricating oil designed specifically for
diesel engines.
The diesel engine does differ from the gasoline engine, however,
in the method of handling and firing its fuel. The carburetor and
ignition systems are done away with and in their place is a single
component - the Fuel Injection Pump - which performs the function of
both.
Unremi tting care and attention at the factory have resulted in a
Westerbeke engine capable of many thousands of hours of dependable
service. What the manufacturer cannot control, however, is the treat-
ment it receives in service. This part rests with you!
ORDERING PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always include the complete
part description and part number (see separate Parts List furnished,
if not part of this publication). Be sure to include the engine's
model and serial number. Also, be sure to insist upon Westerbeke fac-
tory packaged parts, because "will fit" parts are frequently not made
to the same specifications as original equipment.
GENERATOR SETS
Westerbeke diesels are used for both the propulsion of boats and
for generating electrical power. For generator set applications, all
details of this Manual apply, except in regard to certain portions of
the Installation, Operation and Maintenance sections. Additional
information is provided in the section titled Generator Sets,
Section T.
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Westerbeke 50 Specifications

General

Brand	Westerbeke
Model	50
Category	Engine
Language	English