Lethal injection

Article Abstract:

Two types of electronic fuel injection are available for marine engines: throttle-body injection (TBI) and port fuel injection (PFI). TBI is an excellent system for standard applications, while PFI is better for performance engines.

Author: Speer, David
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
Fuel and fuel systems

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Pop goes the diesel: is a diesel stern drive in your future?

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Marine diesel engines offer size advantages for small boats. The turbocharged Navistar diesel V-8 is being marinized for Commander Marine Engines and Marine Drive Systems. MerCruiser may also offer a marinized Navstar sterndrive.

Author: Speer, David
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
Design and construction, Marine diesel engines, Marine diesel motors

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Valve invasion: more is not necessarily better

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Four-valve marine engines offer improved gas flow and increased power over a broader speed range. They handle poor-quality fuel better than two-valve engines. However, their major problem in marine use is a lack of peak torque.

Author: Speer, David
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
Evaluation, Marine engines, Internal combustion engines, Engine valves

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