Volvo Penta D8 The newest Volvo Penta marine diesel power plant is making waves within the marine industry. Their latest addition to their powerfully efficient marine diesel engine lineup is the Volvo Penta D8. This model is available in both IPS (Inboard Performance System) & Shaft Configuration. The pod systems are known for superior power and torque all while reducing noise. The forward facing efficiency gives the Volvo Penta D8 the best handling for any marine diesel engine on the market. Achieve the next level of marine diesel power with a Volvo Penta D8 power plant with 550-600 hp (horsepower). Meeting the expanding demand for…

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Marine Diesel Engine Parts Diesel Services of America has one of the largest in stock supplies of Marine Diesel Engine Parts & Marine Diesel Generator Parts. Diesel Services of America has opened a new parts department that carries the most common replacement marine diesel engine parts. It doesn’t matter what type of marine diesel engine your boat or vessel runs. DSOA will help you get the right part to keep your boat operating at it’s peak performance in any conditions. We stock a large supply of marine diesel engine parts for industry stalwarts like MAN, John Deere, Volvo Penta, Cummins Onan, Perkins, Kohler, Westerbeke. We…

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Marine Generator Repair Diesel Services of America has a team of certified technicians dedicated to marine diesel generators. We offer a variety of services for marine diesel generators. All ocean going boats should have routine marine diesel generator maintenance done on a regular basis. You cannot rely only on a seasonal timeframe reminder but hours used is your best thermometer for getting your maintenance done. We can also fix and perform marine generator repair along with brand new crate factory installations. We work with all Marine Generators: MAN, John Deere, Volvo Penta, Cummins Onan, Perkins, Kohler, Westerbeke, Northern Lights. If you need any type of…

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  Volvo Penta IPS Diesel Services of America is an authorized Volvo Penta IPS service center. Does your Volvo Penta IPS need a repair or just some routine maintenance? You should consider a Volvo Penta IPS if you are thinking about repowering your boat or vessel. Since the Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) was introduced to the market in 2005 it has steadily been revolutionizing the marine industry. Countless uses of the unique forward facing twin counter rotating propellers have changed the perception of inboard power plants. Reputable boat manufacturers worldwide have turned to the Volvo Penta IPS for many different reasons. Reliability, Fuel…

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Diesel Services of America has some additional tips for your ship to shore power cord. These three plug tips will also extend the life of your marine generator and the cord itself. Burnt plugs and melted connectors can easily be avoided by using some simple precautions. Plug Tip One: Always keep the ship to shore power cables stowed in an assigned area. A locker type compartment is best used for this integral piece of your power supply. Do not put in an area subject to moisture of near cleaning agents. Disconnect the plug if you do leave it hanging and dangling from the dockside hanger.…

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  One of the most common questions I get from boat owners when upgrading to a larger boat from a smaller vessel. How to properly switch from shore power to genset and back to shore power safely. It’s not that it is an overly complicated procedure but docking a boat is where most mishaps come into play. Whether you are rushing to get back to the dock and then home. Or the other way around being the first out of the marina to beat other boats to prime fishing grounds. Mistakes can and will happen at and around the dock. Diesel Services of America would…

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Burn, Baby, Burn equals Fuel The United States is the number one consumer of fuel consumption but has the lowest grade of diesel fuel for all industrialized nations. This dirty diesel fuel supply causes more problems and phone calls to Marine Diesel Engine Mechanics. The number of calls for dirty diesel fuel easily outnumbers all others combined. Diesel Services of America will help you keep your fuel at tip top level for optimum performance. Keeping your tank full is always high on the recommendation list but you can never stop the microbial growth associated with dirty diesel fuel. Visual inspection is a common repeating theme…

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3. Fire It Up equals Electricity A typical marine diesel engines DC (direct current) electrical systems are a frequent area of concern. Although the electrical system has the least impact for causing detrimental damage to your marine diesel power plant. That doesn’t mean that your electrical components should be ignored. You should be prepared if your electrical system is compromised and decides to quit working properly. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to have your electrical system take a dump at the dock. What happens after a day of fishing when you go to crank the engine up? How about a full boat of divers just getting…

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