DIESEL FUMES

[FIMAN1]

I'm new to inboard Diesel engines. is there a blower that needs to be turned on before starting my engine. I have a R21 EC
Thanks for any input.

fiman

 

[BB marine]

A blower is not needed or required for engine start up. There are no blowers installed in diesel powered Ranger tugs unless a generator is installed. The blower in this case is for reducing compartment temperature around the generator. I have read a few post that increasing ventilation in the R21 EC may be a good idea because of the lack of air movement, the small compartment can get quite warm.

 

[FIMAN1]

Thank you
fiman1

 

[Matty]

I believe the blowers are also for removing gas fumes from the compartment for the generator prior to starting if so equipped. At least that is what i have been doing.

 

[BB marine]

I believe the blowers are also for removing gas fumes from the compartment for the generator prior to starting if so equipped. At least that is what i have been doing.

If you are gas powered you should be. If diesel powered you run it for reducing air temperature. The topic was Diesel fumes not Gas fumes.

 

[Matty]

Read the topic. Just throwing it out there to be helpful. Hopefully that was clear.

 

[Boris the Tug]

I open the engine compartment for a few seconds every time before starting. It’s just kind of a muscle reflex more than anything, and honestly does feel pointless with this motor. I dunno, I just do it.