Kelvin Diesels J Quick start guide

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English Instruction Book No. 18
Copyright © 1962 Kelvin Diesels PLC
KELVIN-DIESEL ENGINES
The Running and Repairing of
Model "J"
SPECIAL NOTE
 Damage due to rust is not covered by guarantee. The deck above the engine should
be perfectly watertight. Any engine room skylight or hatch should be aft of the engine.
If bilge water or salt spray is permitted to reach the flywheel, extensive damage to the
engine is certain see paragraphs 81 and 96. An engine should be wiped down with oil
once a week.
 *CAUTION.--Before starting a new engine or an engine which has been standing
for some time, make sure that (a) crankcase and reverse gear case contain lubricating
oil; (b) governor case is filled with diesel fuel ; (c) fuel pump and pipes are free of air
(36); (d) points shown on oiling diagram are attended to; (e) oil is splashed by hand
over the crankshaft bearings. After starting, test the oil circulating system by opening
the oil test cock (9).
 NOTE.--THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO ENGINES PROPERLY
INSTALLED IN VESSELS WHICH OPERATE IN NORMAL WATERS. IN DIRTY
WATERS WHERE SAND, SEAWEED, JELLYFISH OR REFUSE MAY FOUL THE
COOLING SYSTEM, SPECIAL CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO KEEP THE WATER
INLET CLEAR AND THE WATER PASSAGES IN THE ENGINE MUST BE
FREQUENTLY AND REGULARLY CLEANED OUT. EVEN A TEMPORARY
STOPPAGE OF THE COOLING WATER MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND
SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE.
 1. WHILE it is not necessary to read this instruction book right through, it is
essential before starting a new engine to read those paragraphs marked thus, *. In
order to avoid repetition, a system of cross-references is used: a symbol "(35) " in the
instruction means "here refer to paragraph 35." No subsequent adjustment or repair to
the engine should be carried out without reference to this book. Any advice we can
give is at your service whether you are the original purchaser of the engine or not.
When writing, do not omit to quote the number of the engine stamped on the
nameplate, and which should be filled in above.
*2. TOOL BOXES.--A box of tools accompanies each engine. It is closed with a lead
seal, and, if delivered with the seal broken, its contents should be checked with the list
to be found in the engine catalogue. Provide a convenient dry place for the tool box,

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and hang the following on nails driven into the bulkhead: (a) 2 finger pins to tighten
water pump gland; (b) small brass box spanner for carburettor jet.
3. REPLACEMENTS.--All the parts of current models are usually in stock, also the
parts of our older models for which there is a regular demand. Please describe the
parts which you require in the terms of the spares list which is contained in the tool
box. We can supply boxes containing a selection of spares suitable for customers in
remote districts; contents and price as per spares list. To England, Scotland, Northern
Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, goods not exceeding fifteen pounds (in
each package) may be sent by post C.O.D. (cash on delivery). Buyers abroad may
have goods sent C.O.D. if they satisfy themselves that the system is available.
4. IMPROVEMENTS.--We make improvements from time to time and, where
possible, we make them applicable to engines already despatched. If you wish to
know whether any improvements have been added since your engine was made and
the cost of supplying them, quote the number of the engine to us.
*5. FUEL.--The engines are tested on Shell Mex Diesolite, but will run on any of the
oils marketed in this country as Diesel Oil, Gas Oil, Diesoleum, or Gasoleum,
provided that the viscosity does not exceed 40 seconds Redwood No. 1 at 100°
Fahrenheit and the oil remains fluid at 20° Fahrenheit. As Diesel fuels are variable, it
is desirable to draw a sample in a glass from every consignment. Oil having fine
sediment in suspension has a dull appearance, but clean oil is brilliant even although
dark in colour. Suitable fuel oils are obtainable from
THE SHELL MEX and B.P. LTD., Shell Mex House, Victoria Embankment. London,
W.C.2.
THE ESSO PETROLEUM CO.. LTD., 83 Albert Embankment, London, S.E.11.
THE REGENT OIL COMPANY, LTD., 117 Park Street, London, W.1.
You are recommended to write direct for the name of your nearest dealer.
*6. LUBRICATION is the most important care of an oil engine. Use only a
proprietary oil of good quality and see that it is delivered to you with the maker's seal
intact. We cannot indicate all the brands which are suitable, but the oils mentioned are
used by our customers.
*7. LUBRICATING SYSTEM.--The oil supply is contained within the crankcase
and below the reach of the cranks, An oil pump in the sump supplies a drip nozzle
situated above each revolving crank, and a pipe leading to each bearing. The surplus is
led into the timing wheel case. An oil test cock (9) serves to indicate whether the
system is working. The oil level must be maintained between the marks "full" and
"low" on the dip rod. The crankcase should be cleaned out once in 300 hours or more
often if there is any tendency for soot or sediment to accumulate. When the crankcase
has been pumped out (12) the oil pump (11) may become air locked, and it is
necessary to make sure that it is working (9) before running the engine for any length
of time. The sump holds l 1/4 gallons.

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*8. OIL DRIPS.--The gauze strainer situated in the bottom of the crankcase is
sufficiently close to catch anything which would choke the drip nozzles; nevertheless,
it is advisable to inspect the drips occasionally. This may be done by turning the
engine with the sparking plugs slackened. The nozzles are removable, they differ in
size; each is numbered, the largest should be forward. The nozzles are graded in size
to suit a shaft rake of 1 inch in 18 inches, but are suitable for rakes up to 1 in 9. The
rake will normally increase when under way, and 1 in 9 is the maximum permissible
in this condition.
*9 OIL TEST COCK.--To test the oil circulating pump, open the little cock on
crankcase inspection door, when oil should drip from it slowly at all engine speeds.
10. OIL HOLES.--In each bearing will be found an oil hole. See that it remains clear.
11. OIL PUMP.--The strainer is visible when the oil has been pumped out. Examine it
to time to see that it remains clear.
12. CRANKCASE PUMP.--This pump has no valves and must be operated as
follows :- the cut in the handle must be towards the engine on the upstroke and
towards the pipe on the downstroke. If the pump will not start put a little oil in by the
air hole to seal the piston.
*13. DAILY ATTENTION (see oiling diagram).--(a) Open the cock on the sump of
the fuel tank to discharge water and sediment: (b) try the oil test cock (9); (c) fill the
oil wells on the cylinders; (d) oil the pump gear at three points, the starting valves, the
operating cams, and the coupling of the Bosch pump. Check the level of the oil in the
crankcase, reverse gear case and governor (46).
14. WEEKLY ATTENTION.--Draw a sample of oil from the crankcase by means of
the pump (12), using a clear glass bottle to detect the presence of water. If the oil has
become fouled by water or sediment, renew it. Discoloration is not harmful. Examine
the water pump strainer (66). Oil the starting handle by the hole at the end.
15. MONTHLY ATTENTION.--(a) Test the oil drips (8); (b) clean out the crankcase
if the sediment is up to the strainer or the oil requires renewal; (c) tighten the packing
gland of the water pump with the finger pins provided (69); (d) tighten the gland of
the governor if leaking (46); (e) clean the fuel filter (37); (f) renew the oil in the
reverse gear once in 300 hours of running; (g) grease the thrust box with the grease
gun supplied.
16. ANNUALLY.--A hard working engine should be over- hauled once a year, and
the overhaul should be sufficiently extensive to make every part good for another
year's service. The practice of running an engine until trouble develops is equivalent
to overhauling by instalments, a costly method.
 Before starting the work remove all surplus gear out of the engine room. Provide, if
possible, a work bench, a paraffin wash tray and cotton waste. Wash down the engine
with paraffin to loosen the nuts and soften the rust. Order all necessary replacements
by telegraph to avoid delay. Proceed as follows.

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 (a) Withdraw the pistons (74). Service the ring grooves if necessary (75). If the
piston pins are slack, it may be necessary to renew both pistons and pins. Measure the
cylinder wear (63). If the liners are renewed it will pay to renew the pistons and the
rings unless these are in first-class condition.
 (b) Remove the cylinder heads (68) and wash out the water passages. Remove the
inlet water connections to the cylinders and see that the pipes and passages are clear.
Withdraw the valves and renew, or re-machine, any which are badly worn (72). If the
valve seats cannot be restored by grinding borrow a cutter from us. Examine one or
more of the valve plungers. Avoid disturbing the compression chambers (70).
 (c) Examine and tighten, if necessary, the bearings of the crankshaft. See that the
flywheel bolts are secure (78).
 (d) Clean out the exhaust manifold and silencer.
 (e) Clean the magneto. Adjust the contact breaker (52) and renew the wires if not
good for a year's service.
 (f) Clean the injectors and nozzles (39), the fuel filter (37); blow through the fuel
pipes; drain the water and sediment from the tanks.
 (g) Clean the oil filter, and the oil nipples.
 (h) Drain the governor case and refill it with Diesel fuel. Add packing to the gland
if necessary.
 (j) If the valves or valve seats of the water pump are badly worn renew them.
Examine the valve springs. Tighten the verrule which is within the pump ram (69).
Renew the packing.
 (k) Detach the shaft coupling; examine the clutch thrust bearing and renew it if
damaged by rust (96). Examine the reverse gear. Renew the chain if it is striking
anywhere. See that the ahead clutch is secure on the crankshaft (89). Examine all
bolts. Rejoint the case with cement; check the alignment of the shaft and raise the
engine, if necessary, on levelling washers obtainable from us.
 (1) Examine the propeller (100) and the Cutless rubber bearing. Renew the packing
in the stuffing box (99).
 (m) Scrape the rust off the engine and the tanks, if necessary, and repaint with
Kelvin paint.
17. STARTING BY HAND AND PETROL.--Open injector drains (42). Remove
magneto stopping terminal from its pin. Put reverse gear at neutral. Set governor lever
in mid position. Turn chang-over valves to petrol. Put petrol in carburettor (49). Prime
cylinders with petrol oil mixture (21). 5 to 10 squirts per cylinder ascertain correct
quantity by trial. Pull engine over compression by handle. When engine starts, turn
one changeover valve to Diesel and close its injector drain. When the cylinder fires
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carburettor. Put the sparking plugs out of action by placing the stopping terminal on
its pin. If the engine does not take Diesel fuel, suspect an air lock (36).
18. STARTING BY ELECTRIC STARTER AND PETROL.--Proceed as in (17)
but, instead of using starting handle, press starter button. When engine fires, release
button.
19. STARTING BY HAND WITHOUT PETROL.-- Close injector drains (42).
Decompress all cylinders. Turn engine by starting handle until speed is attained then
quickly put one cylinder on full compression. When engine starts repeat the operation
for all cylinders.
 If starting is difficult, prime all the cylinders heavily with oil. The effect of this is
two-fold
 (a) The volume of the combustion chamber is reduced and the compression
pressure thereby increased.
 (b) Leakage past the piston is reduced.
 If the engine is easily turned use lubricating oil for this purpose, but if the engine is
stiff to turn use fuel oil.
20. STARTING BY ELECTRIC STARTER WITH OUT PETROL.--Proceed as
in (19) but, instead of using starting handle, press starter button. When engine fires,
release button.
*21. PETROL/OIL MIXTURE.--Should be in the proportion of 16 to 1. This is
equivalent to adding one pint of lubricating oil to 2 gallons of petrol.
*22. STOPPING.--Slow the engine to half speed. Put the reverse gear at neutral and
slacken the sparking plugs. Open. one injector drain and quickly turn its change-over
lever to the petrol position. Repeat operation for each cylinder.
*23. IDLING.--The engine may be run without load for any length of time provided
that it is run slowly. If permitted to run at speed without load, the cylinder will cool
down and the engine will knock (76).
24. ENGINE FIRES PRIMING AND STOPS.-- Petrol spray jet choked (48);
carburettor empty.
25. ENGINE NOT FIRING PRIMING.--(a) Sparking plugs damp (61); (b) engine
overprimed-turn with sparking plugs slackened; (c) carburettor over-filled (49); (d)
stopping wire not detached; (e) impulse starter not in action; (f) lack of spark (59); (g)
magneto contact breaker stuck (52); (h) magneto wrongly set (51).
26. ENGINE RUNS IRREGULARLY.--(a) Clean filter: if two filters are used
change over to the second filter; (b) air in the fuel system: open the cock at the
forward end of the fuel pump; if this stops the engine the filter is choked; (c) injector
valve sticking (43); (d) valve clearance not correct (71); (e) valve stems sticking-fill
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*27. ENGINE RUNS BACKWARDS.--If the change-over valve is turned to Diesel
before the engine has attained sufficient speed on petrol, it is possible for the engine to
run backwards. When this occurs, the engine draws its air supply through the silencer
and along with it water and soot. This condition can be avoided by allowing the
engine to run on petrol for several seconds before turning the change-over valve.
28. ENGINE KNOCKING.--If the knock is within the crankcase, look for something
loose, misplaced or hot. A knock within the cylinder is usually due to the jackets
being too cold. This occurs if the engine is run at speed without load. If that is not the
cause, drain the cylinders by the drain caps and examine the water regulator (65). If
the knock is at the water pump (64).
 Caution.--If the knock is at a big end, the engine must be stopped at once or the
crankshaft will be damaged beyond repair.
29. ENGINE TIGHT TO TURN.--If the tightness developed during the process of
starting the engine, it is probably due to the excessive use of petrol, which washes the
lubricating oil from the cylinders (21).
*30. ENGINE FLOODED.--The exhaust must discharge slightly above sea level.
The silencer must be above the point of discharge. No part of the pipe may be above.
the silencer. The best arrangement is to give the pipe a gradual fall through out its
length from silencer to point of discharge. If these conditions have not been fulfilled
report the arrangement and the engine number.
31. SMOKE AT THE EXHAUST.--(a) Cylinders too cold due to the engine being
run at speed with the clutch out (23); (b) oil level above the full mark (7); (c) injector
valve stuck (39); (d) injection point too late (40); (e) the brass stop on the fuel pump
control rod out of position (34); (f) injection pressure adjustment wrong (41).
32. CYLINDERS TOO HOT.--At all speeds the waterpipes leading upward from the
cylinder barrel should be as hot as the hand can bear. The cylinder head should be
cooler. If these conditions are not met (a) examine the strainer (66), (b) open the water
regulator (65), but before doing so drain the cylinders. Permit no water to fall on the
pump shaft; (c) salt may have accumulated in the silencer where the water pipe enters
from the cylinders. This may be cleared by a wire inserted through a door on the top;
(d) the water outlets from the cylinder heads may be choked with salt.
33. COMPRESSION CHAMBER RUNS HOT.--(a) Lack of clearance between end
of starting valve stem and rocker (70); (b) starting valve not seating properly.
34. FUEL PUMP.--The internal parts of the fuel pump are accurately finished to the
finest limits. They stand up to their work indefinitely if protected from water and grit.
The absence of a water trap on the tank or neglect to tap it regularly will quickly ruin
the pump. The filter must be cleaned regularly (37). The pipe between the filter and
the fuel pump must be scrupulonsly clean before assembling. Do not attempt to
dismantle the fuel pump without reference to the C.A.V. Instruction Book supplied in
the tool box. The brass stop on the control rod prevents excessive discharge from the

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pump. Its position was carefully adjusted on test to suit the power output stated in the
catalogue. Do not attempt to move it or disturb the seal.
*35 FUEL PUMP LUBRICATION.--The pump is lubricated by fuel oil and
therefore no attention to lubrication is required.
36. AIR LOCK.--Before attempting to start for the first time a new engine, or an
engine which has been overhauled or has had its fuel system opened, it is necessary to
ensure that all air has been removed from the pump and fuel pipes. Open the cock at
the front end of the fuel pump and turn the engine by hand until fuel flows out freely
without air bubbles. Then close the cock, open all the injector drains, and again turn
the engine until fuel overflows from the governor into the drain bottle. Close the
drains and start the engine.
 If the engine runs irregularly, inspect the injector nozzles one by one (39).
37. FILTER.--The filter should not be dismantled and cleaned without reference to
the C.A.V. Instruction Book supplied in the tool box. If two filters are fitted use one at
a time and run until the engine staggers; then change to the second and clean the first
so that it is ready. No water will collect in the filter if the drain cock on the fuel tank is
regularly tapped.
38. INJECTOR FUNCTION.--The valve in the injector nozzle should remain closed
until the oil pressure exceeds the compression pressure. The valve should then open
and close promptly when injection has ceased.
39. INJECTOR NOZZLE.--To inspect this first remove the injector from the
cylinder, then unscrew the steel cap nut by means of the vice at rear end of crankcase.
If the valve cannot be withdrawn from the nozzle with the fingers, soak it in paraffin
but use no tool which might damage it. The valve is a very close fit in the nozzle, and,
while good for its work, cannot stand rough handling. Avoid touching it with gritty
hands or with cotton, as the slightest trace of either is sufficient to make it stick. The
nozzles and valves are not interchangeable and must be kept together. If one is
damaged both must be renewed; a spare nozzle with valve should be carried. Avoid
mixing the injector parts. Deal with the injectors one at a time.
40. INJECTION POINT.--The injection should commence a little before the piston
reaches the top of its stroke. If the injection is too soon, the engine will knock. If too
late, it will lack power or show smoke at the exhaust. The mark on the flywheel
indicates the commencement of injection which was found best on test, but a change
of fuel might call for some adjustment which should be made at the pump coupling-
half a mark at a time.
 Should the fuel pump be removed, re-connect it as follows:-- (a) turn the engine
until No. 1 Cylinder blows at the sparking plug; (b) adjust the flywheel to bring
"Injection" mark central; (c) turn pump by coupling until marks on coupling and
pump coincide; (d) couple the pump to its driving shaft; (e) if this does not give an
exact result use the adjustment on the coupling.

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41. INJECTOR ADJUSTMENT.--When sent out the injectors were adjusted for a
pressure of 90 atmospheres. (100 atmospheres for engines which start without petrol).
The pressure is controlled by brass washers below the hexagon brass plug. The figure
stamped on the plug represents the combined thickness of the washers. The parts must
not be interchanged. An appliance to test injectors is available at C.A.V. Service
Stations.
42. INJECTOR DRAIN VALVE.--The hand screw on the injector is the drain valve.
When this is open, no fuel passes into the cylinder.
43. INJECTOR VALVE STICKING.--This may be due to fine sediment in the fuel
(5) or to wrong adjustment (41).
44. DRAIN BOTTLE FILLING UP MORE RAPIDLY.-- This is due to the injector
valves not seating properly or to wear of the valves (39).
45. GOVERNOR ACTION.--The speed of the engine is controlled by the amount of
fuel discharged by the pumps The discharge from the pumps is controlled by the
governor. The action of the governor is controlled by the hand lever.
*46 GOVERNOR, CARE OF.--As the governor does not act when the case contains
insufficient oil, it is essential to make certain that the oil level is maintained (see
instruction plate on governor). If the engine is running, the case can be filled by
opening one of the injector drain valves (42). If the engine is stopped, the filling must
be done through the hinged cover; use diesel fuel. Should the engine run away, stop it
by opening the injector drains.
 Tighten the packing gland from time to time to avoid loss of oil by leakage. When
the gland is fully tightened up, add a portion of the metallic packing which will be
found in the tool box.
 Excessive tightening of the packing gland may cause sufficient heat to boil away
the oil and thereby put the governor out of action.
47. GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT.--The movement of the hand lever is limited by
two stops. The upper one controls the maximum speed and the lower one the
minimum speed. The upper one is adjusted for 1,000 r.p.m. at which speed the engine
develops its rated horse power, provided that the propeller is not of excessive size.
The lower stop should be adjusted to give a speed, without load, of 220 r.p.m. with
engine cold.
48. CARBURETTOR.--The spherical casting at the rear of the engine is the
carburettor. It contains nothing but a spray jet which may be removed for cleaning by
means of the brass box spanner provided applied through the plug at the bottom.
*49. PETROL CAN.--This should contain petrol-oil mixture which is poured into the
gauze covered well of the carburettor. It gives a measured quantity suitable for one
start. Avoid filling above gauze level (21).

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50. MAGNETO, CARE OF.--Allow no oil to drip on to the magneto as this causes
rapid wear of the platinum contacts. The magneto requires only three drops of oil once
a month.
51. MAGNETO SETTING.--If the magneto is removed it must be re-set as follows -
(a) turn the engine until No. 1 Cylinder blows at the sparking plug; (b) adjust mark on
fly wheel central; (c) remove door from magneto case also covet from end of
magneto; (d) lay No.1 sparking plug on top of magneto and oscillate armature by
gearwheel until plug sparks; (e) mesh gearwheel so that break occurs when mark on
flywheel is central.
52. MAGNETO CONTACT BREAKER.--The moving arm of certain makes is
liable to become stuck in damp climates owing to the swelling of its fibre bush.
Remove the arm, polish and oil the pin; scrape out the fibre bush with the square tail
of a small file or other suitable instrument. The fibre pad on the end of the arm should
be oiled, but no oil must reach the platinum contacts. If any spare parts are carried a
complete contact breaker should be included.
53. MAGNETO CONTACT BREAKER GAP.--The contact points are platinum
tipped and gradually wear further apart with the result that the gap increases. A gauge
is attached to the magneto spanner; try it in the gap, and, if necessary, adjust the
screw. If the contact points wear rapidly (50).
54. MAGNETO DISTRIBUTOR.--Some distributors have carbon brushes which
wear. The dust produced must be removed from time to time. When the brushes are
worn down they should be renewed. The stretching of the spring serves temporarily in
taking up wear.
55. MAGNETO REPLACEMENTS.--Owing to the great variety of magnetos which
we have been obliged to supply, we cannot keep stock of all magneto
replacements,and buyers are advised to communicate direct with the magneto maker,
taking care to quote the number of the magneto if it bears one. A magneto sent to the
maker should be labelled with the owner's name and its despatch advised to the maker.
BOSCH MAGNETOS.
Bosch Limited,
Larden Road, Acton,
London, W.3.
SIMMS MAGNETOS.
Simms Motor Units Ltd.,
Oak Lane,
East Fincley,
London, N.2.
LUCAS MAGNETOS.
Joseph Lucas, Ltd.,
Great King Street,
Birmingham, 9.
B.T.H. MAGNETOS
British Thomson Houston
Co., Ltd.,
Alma Street,
Coventry.
56. IMPULSE STARTER PRINCIPLE.--Revolving with the magneto are two
pawls. These project when the engine is turned and recede when it attains about 100
r.p.m. The projecting ends of the pawls engage with a latch which arrests the rotation
of the armature and stretches a pair of springs. At a certain point the latch releases the
pawl and the springs impart to the armature a rapid motion which causes the magneto
to produce a spark however slowly the engine is turned.
57. IMPULSE STARTER TEST.--When the engine is turned by hand, the impulse
starter should produce a click. The action may be observed by removing the cover

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from the end of the magneto. If the device is not working, remove the inspection door
and examine the springs.
58. SPARKING PLUG, CARE OF.--Porcelain plugs must be handled with care. A
spanner carelessly applied may produce in the porcelain an invisible crack which in
time holds moisture and causes the plug to short. The thread of the sparking plug
should be oiled.
59. SPARKING PLUG TEST.--Take out plug, lay it on engine so that its body alone
makes contact, turn engine by hand. If no spark results (60).
60. SPARKING PLUG ADJUSTMENT.--The spark gap becomes wider with use,
and the points should be bent to maintain the gap between .016" and .020". The size
of the spark is in proportion to the width of the gap. A spark too small may fail to start
the engine, but a gap too wide may fail to produce a spark.
*61. SPARKING PLUGS DAMP.--The combustion of air and petrol produces water
vapour, some of which condenses on the sparking plugs. The sparking plugs supplied
by us are so arranged that this water can be blown off before starting by turning the
engine by hand with the sparking plug handles slackened one half turn. Note that this
cannot be done with ordinary sparking plugs.
62. SPARKING PLUG ON CRANKCASE.--Certain engines are fitted with
magnetos which produce more sparks than are required. The superfluous sparks are
led by cable to a sparking plug carried in a holder on top of the crankcase. This plug
and its connections must be kept in working order or the magneto may be damaged.
63. CYLINDER LINER.--When the internal diameter, about 3/4" from the top,
exceeds 4.265" the liner should be renewed. If you have no micrometer, make a length
bar of iron wire about 3/16" and a fit for the liner at the top. With this and a set of
"feelers" it is possible to measure the diameter where the wear occurs. The liners are
pressed into the cylinder and may be withdrawn upwards, without removing the
cylinders, by means of a tool loaned on request (114).
*64. AIR COCK.--On the air chamber of the water pump will be found an air cock.
This should be opened for a moment occasionally to fill the air chamber and so
prevent water hammer. It is necessary to close the sea cock while doing so.
65. WATER REGULATOR.--This is automatic in action. Withdraw the valve
occasionally to see that it is free. Control is by a restricting plate fixed between the
regulator and the flange of the small pipe. The size stamped on the regulator indicates
the original size of the hole in the restricting plate. Restriction bushes within the
water- connections distribute the water equally.
*66. WATER PUMP STRAINER.--This should be cleared regularly. To run until it
chokes is dangerous. The strainer requires little attention at sea, but frequent attention
if the engine is run with the boat at rest in shallow water, especially if the reverse gear
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 It is important to know immediately if the strainer has become choked, one method
is to feel frequently the water pipe from cylinder to silencer. A better method is to
paint the elbow below the silencer. Immediately the strainer becomes choked, the
water fails and the paint on this elbow creates a smell which warns you to stop the
engine.
67. CYLINDERS.--The attachment of the cylinder to the crankcase is important. The
bolts must be very tight. When the piston is up it should be exactly flush with the
cylinder. If not, add or remove a joint between cylinder and crankcase.
68. CYLINDER HEADS.--Joint with the cement to be found in the tool box or
obtainable from motor dealers Make the bolts very tight, and verify the valve
clearance (71).
69. WATER PUMP.--This is an important accessory, and any abnormal noise or
leakage should be immediately investigated. The eccentric should be oiled daily. The
gland should be tightened down when the leakage is excessive. The gland is locked by
means of two sharp pointed screws which enter the packing. Should the ball joint
within the ram develop a knock, it may be tightened by means of the screwed verrule.
First slacken the three screws within the ram, then screw down the verrule by the
fingers applied to the screws. Tighten the screws and the slackness in the ball is taken
up. The packing should be completely renewed each time the engine is overhauled,
because in time it loses its grease and will score the rod. The valve seats are
renewable and held in position by solder. If the body of the pump is heated they fall
out.
70. PETROL COMPRESSION CHAMBER.--This becomes hot when run on petrol
at starting, but should cool off when running at full compression, when no leakage
should be noticeable at the priming plug. The rocker should be clear of the valve stem
about 1/16". This adjustment is made by rotating the upright to which the rocker is
attached. As the chamber must be in perfect alignment with the valve, it should not be
disturbed unnecessarily. Should the joint leak, screw the stud supplied into the end of
the valve stem, remove the nuts, the spring and the chamber; clean the faces with care
and remake the joint with the cement supplied. Should the valve leak, grind it by a
spanner applied to the upper nut while injecting petrol through the priming plug hole.
If this does not suffice, remove the head (68).
71. VALVE CLEARANCE.--The clearance between the rockers and the; ends of the
push rods should be .006" with the engine cold; a gauge is provided. This must be
verified each time the cylinder heads are tightened down. If the valves are adjusted,
with the, engine hot, the clearance must be .010" or three times, the gauge; and should
be checked when the engine is cold.
72. VALVE GRINDING.--The inlet valves (rear) remain tight indefinitely, but the
exhaust valves should be ground every twelve months of running. If this is
neglected, the valves and the seats may become pitted beyond repair. A cutter to
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73. VALVES INCLINED TO STICK.--Should a valve stick, the piston will strike it.
The oil well on top of each cylinder lubricates the rockers. The surplus lubricates the
valve stems. Should a joint between the top of the cylinder and the rocker block
become broken or charred, the oil intended for the valve stems might escape.
74. PISTON.--The piston and connecting rod are removable through the inspection
door on the starboard side. It is desirable to have some assistance to turn the flywheel,
in order to bring the crank into the various positions necessary for this operation. If
any of the piston rings are stuck fast, they must be broken out and renewed.
75. PISTON RINGS.--If the slackness sideways exceeds .020", the, grooves should
be enlarged for oversize (.030"). rings. If the pistons cannot be sent to us for this
service, it must be done locally. A small piece of a new ring will be found useful as a
gauge. The groove should be of sufficient width to allow it to enter flush, along with a
feeler .004" to provide, the necessary clearance.
76. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.--This may be due to the use of oil which
loses its viscosity when hot (6); if the consumption has, gradually increased it is
probably due to the piston rings having become slack in their grooves; ring groove
wear is, in turn, due to cylinder wear, and cylinder wear, according to the latest
opinions, is due partly to high gas pressure and partly to corrosion resulting from
combustion. It is thought that most of the wear occurs before the cylinder liner has
heated up, during which time the products of combustion condense on the liner and
corrode it. It is therefore important to heat up the cylinder quickly and maintain the
temperature of it as near boiling point as possible. The practice of starting a cold
engine long before it can be put on load causes cylinder wear.
77. EXHAUST MANIFOLD.--If the manifold, appears to become hotter remove the
end covers and scrape out any salt accumulated. As the joints are perishable, it is
necessary to have spares at hand.
*78 FLYWHEEL.--The attachment of the flywheel is important. If it is necessary to
remove it, draw the bolts by means of the puller and stud in the tool box. These bolts
must be oiled and replaced with care as a loose flywheel may involve a new
crankshaft.
79. TIMING GEARS.--These are within the case behind the flywheel. They are all
marked to indicate how they must be assembled. It is possible to see the gears without
removing the flywheel. First remove the flywheel pan, then slacken the cover.
80. FIRING ORDER.
Firing order J2 J3 J4
Rotation clock-wise 1002 132 1243
Rotation anti-clock-wise 1002 123 1243
81. OIL ESCAPES BEHIND FLYWHEEL.--If water is permitted to reach the
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retaining ring will be destroyed. As this cannot easily be rectified, it is important to
allow no water to reach the flywheel (96).
82. FRONT OIL RETAINING RING.--Fitted around the crankshaft and
immediately behind the flywheel there is a white metal ring to prevent escape of oil.
To remove it first prise off the spring and then remove the upper half of the iron plate.
The plate must be rejointed with cement (109).
83. REAR OIL RETAINING RING.--Between the rearmost crank and the reverse
gear and visible from within the crankcase there is an iron plate with a white metal
bush fitting close around the crankshaft. This serves two purposes-to prevent the
escape of oil into the reverse gear and the passage of damp vapour from the crankcase
to the ball thrust bearing situated immediately behind it. The bush carries no load and
requires no attention.
*84. STARTING HANDLE.--The spring around the starting shaft brings the handle
out of engagement when the engine starts. This is necessary for safety because a
Diesel engine stopped on full compression recoils and causes the handle to spin round.
85. CRANKSHAFT BUSH.--The clearance between the bush and the shaft should be
.003". The shaft should measure between 2.749" and 2.751". Should a lower half
become damaged, order a half crankend bush. When this is placed in the cap, the
edges may stand above the flush and it is necessary first to file them flush. The
bedding of the bush should be carried out by the use of red lead and a scraper in the
ordinary manner. All bolts must be left as tight as is possible with the spanner
provided. As the upper halves control the alignment of the shaft, it is desirable to
avoid renewing them. Should it be necessary to do so, the work must be very carefully
done.
86. CRANKPIN BUSH.--The clearance between the bush and the crankpin should be
.003". The clearance may be checked by inserting between the bush and the crankpin
a feeler .003" in thickness. It is preferable to bed the bush to a mandrel which is
oversize by the amount of the clearance. Such mandrels are supplied at small cost.
They are designed to be held in the vice. When the bush has been made a working fit
on the mandrel, its clearance on the engine will be correct provided that the crankpin
is still between 2.624" and 2.626".
 Do not attempt to reline any of the crankshaft bushes as it cannot be done without
elaborate appliances. For engines shipped abroad it is advisable to have spare bushes
and a mandrel.
87. TO DISMANTLE REVERSING GEAR.--Remove the control wheel bracket;
withdraw the starting shaft; remove the upper half of the case; find the joint in the
large chain and remove it; lift out the gears and the lower half of the case can be
removed.
88. TO REPLACE REVERSING GEAR.--Fix the lower half of the case; place the
gears in position. Draw in the chain by means of a copper wire passed around the
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engine gently. Join the upper half of the case with cement to be found in the tool box
or obtainable in tubes from motor dealers (109).
89. AHEAD CLUTCH.--This must be very secure on the crankshaft and should not
be removed unnecessarily. It is secured by a nut and two pairs of tapered keys. To
slacken the keys, proceed exactly as follows :-with the key punch provided drive in
the lower keys slightly. This slackens them and makes it possible to pull off the clutch.
When replacing the clutch it is necessary to insert the lead key stops at the back of the
lower keys (spares in tool box). If this is not done, removal of the clutch becomes a
very troublesome operation.
90. CLUTCH SLIPPING.--Causes (a) propeller blade bent; (b) shaft out of line (98,
106); (c) propeller of excessive pitch-report engine number, dimensions and speed of
boat, r.p.m. of engine at full speed.
91. CLUTCH, WORN OUT.--Causes: (a) Manipulating the clutch without first
slowing the engine; (b) running with the clutch slipping (90).
92. REVERSING GEAR RUNNING HOT.--Causes: (a) excessive oil, drain case
and put in correct quantity; (b) slipping clutch, due to an obstruction on the propeller
or a bent blade; (c) heat generated at the rear bush, verify alignment of shafts.
93. BUSH AT REAR OF REVERSE GEAR RUNS HOT.--Causes: (a) lack of oil
due to oil leakage, renew oil according to instruction plate; (b) shafts out of line,
remove shaft coupling and check alignment of shafts with steel rule or the blade of a
carpenter's square (106). Levelling washers were supplied to be used below the engine
as the foundation shrinks.
94. ABNORMAL NOISE IN REVERSE GEAR.--Should be investigated at once as
it might be caused by a slackness in some of the keys which, if permitted to continue,
may ruin the crankshaft (89).
95. REVERSE GEAR LEAKING OIL.--(a) Drain flange not tight or joint
defective; (b) white metal run out of rear oil retaining ring (83); (c) engine installed at
rake in excess of 1 in 9.
*96. BILGE WATER IN REVERSE GEAR.--The practice of cementing the bilges
restricts the space available for bilge water, with the result that a trifling amount may
rise to the level of the shaft, enter the reverse gear and ruin it entirely. This is
particularly to be guarded against if the engine is installed far aft. The clutch thrust
bearing is within the gunmetal thrust box and it cannot withstand salt water.
97. ENGINE LOSING SPEED.--If the loss has been gradual it may be due to an
accumulation of soot and salt in the silencer, clean it out, or to the fouling of the
vessel below water. A growth not visible to the eye is sufficient to affect the speed. If
the bottom is slippery to the hand the boat requires cleaning. It pays to use anti-
fouling paint as the best qualities (all brown in colour) resist growth in a temperate
climate for four months, growth begins on ordinary paint in four weeks. There are
various makes, but a good brand is obtainable from The International Paint &
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*98. SHAFT COUPLINGS.--Must be very tight. If once they slip both coupling and
shaft become torn and ruined. All parts of the shaft coupling should be painted before
being assembled. If shaft runs out of truth it is probably due to unequal tightening of
shaft coupling bolts. Hold a pencil to the running shaft and tighten the bolts at the side
marked by the pencil.
*99 STERNTUBE.--A Cutless rubber bearing is fitted on the outside. It requires a
through circulation of water which enters by two little pipes. The sternpost must be
trimmed down to bring these pipes into the stream line. As rubber does not stand
grease, the shaft must be inserted dry and the packing must be impregnated with
graphite and the minimum of grease. As the graphite is dissolved out of the packing in
time, it is desirable to renew the packing once a year.
100. PROPELLERS.--Should be removed with a heavy hammer, a light one harms
the propeller without removing it. Secure the nuts with a turn of monel wire through
the end of the shaft. If you consider the propeller unsuitable for your boat, report to us
the length, beam and draught of the boat, the full speed of the engine and the markings
on your propeller.
101. PROPELLER INEFFICIENCY.--Causes: (a) Lack of clearance between
propeller and woodwork, increase the aperture wherever possible; (b) sternpost too
clumsy, reduce it as much as possible; (c) rudder post too thick, reduce it or abolish it;
(d) diameter or pitch of propeller not suitable. Report the engine number, length, beam
and, if possible, the speed of the boat, also the full speed of the engine.
102. PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION.--Causes: (a) Lack of clearance between
propeller and woodwork (101); (b) propeller blade bent; (c) shaft out of truth (98); (d)
shaft bearings slack, file the lower half.
103. SPEED IN RELATION TO POWER.--The resistance of a vessel to propulsion
is due to two distinct causes, surface friction and wave making. Surface friction is
present at all speeds. Wave making is absent at low speed, commences suddenly and
increases rapidly. It follows, therefore, that any boat is easily driven up to its wave
making speed, and beyond that only by an extravagant expenditure of power. If
economy in first cost or in running expense is of importance, it is advisable to instal
only sufficient power to produce the wave making speed. It is a common fallacy that a
vessel with good lines must be easily driven. At low speeds the lines count for
nothing; surface friction is the whole source of resistance. At higher speeds what
counts is the relation between the displacement (weight) and the water line length. It
follows that an increase of speed should be sought by decreasing the displacement or
increasing the length rather than by increasing the power. These remarks will explain
why heavy short high power craft are disappointing in speed.
*104. TANKS.--The fuel pump of a Diesel engine is readily damaged by water, rust,
and zinc sediment, and damage from these causes is not covered by guarantee if the
tanks are not of our make. Flat bottomed tanks always contain some water;
ungalvanised tanks produce rust; tanks galvanised after being put together usually
produce zinc sediment. We always endeavour to persuade buyers, builders, and
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105. FEED PUMP.--This is necessary if the tanks are less than 14 inches above the
centre of the flywheel.
*106. ENGINE FOUNDATION.--All Kelvin models are designed to rest on two
transverse bearers (longitudinal bearers are not suitable). The bearers must be of
hardwood and should rest direct on the planking clear of ribs. In boats having only
steam-bent ribs the bearers must run up the bilge to the height of the flywheel centre,
but in boats with grown frames the bearers may be straight on the upper surface. The
bearers should be fastened from outside with Kelvin bolts and drawn hard down to the
keel with a Kelvin Wood Stud. This should be tightened once a year as the wood
shrinks. 12 levelling washers were supplied with the engine. One at least should be
below each foot to prevent it sinking into the wood. 4 chocks were also supplied.
These should be fixed one against each engine foot to locate it sideways.
*107. DECK CONTROL.--For leading the control of the clutch and governor on
deck or into the cockpit, a variety of fittings are kept in stock; particulars on
application.
108. BALL BEARINGS.--The failure of ball bearings is seldom due to fair wear or
to original defect, but almost always to lack of protection from damp or to defective
mounting. As soon as the burnished surface of the balls shows rust the failure of the
bearing is imminent.
109. JOINTS.--Each boat should carry a stock of joints obtainable from us. In cases
of urgency, joints may be cut from certain materials obtainable from mill furnishers or
motor dealers. For exhaust use "asbestos millboard" coated with graphite or black lead
to prevent adhesion; for water use "rubber insertion"; for oil use white of egg or
Shellac or any of the cements sold by motor dealers. Red fibre withstands oil and
water but not heat. India-rubber withstands water but not heat or oil.
*110. CARE OF ENGINE.--" Kelvin" engines are designed to be easily kept clean,
all parts are rounded, no sharp edges., Use cotton waste obtainable from chandlers;
old cloth is not suitable, keep your waste dry. Wipe your tools each time you use
them.
111. FROST.--In severe weather the water should be drained from the jackets by the
drain caps. The seacocks must be closed and the floorboards should be left open to
remind you to open the seacocks before starting. If the drain caps will not hold tight
don't abuse them with the pliers. Renew the corks inside them.
112. WINTERING.--Before laying up an engine for the winter it is important to
remove any salt dried on to it, as this draws damp and causes an excessive
rusting action. To do so, wash down the engine with hot water. Drain all the water
from the cylinders, pumps, and from any pipe bend where water can lie. Pour some
lubricating oil into each cylinder, and turn the engine by hand. Grease everything not
protected by paint. As a wooden vessel exudes moisture inside for about 6 months
after being hauled up, It Is necessary to provide continuous ventilation if
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*113. BILGES.--Although Kelvin engines are oil tight, it is impossible to avoid some
spillage when pipes are detached for the cleaning of filters. Instead of attempting to
catch this by means of drip trays, it is more practical to provide for the easy cleaning
of the bilges. All floor boards should be portable and the engine room bilge should be
isolated. Cleaning is a simple matter if done as follows
 Pump out the salt water, and substitute fresh; add 7 pounds of washing soda,
dissolved in hot water; swab the bilges with a mop. If enough fresh water is available
the rolling of the boat may be utilised to do the work of swabbing.
114. LINER EXTRACTING TOOL.--(a) Oil the stud so that the nut is perfectly
free; (b) bring the piston to its lowest position; (c) assemble the tool as shewn, spacing
the (6 or more) teeth equally around; (d) tighten the nut; (e) rotate the flywheel from
side to side while maintaining a tightening pressure on the nut.
115. KELVIN STEERING AND CONTROL COLUMN.
 This should be installed according to the catalogue. The stopper chain should be
adjusted to allow the helm over 45 degrees each side. After installation test as
follows:-
 Put the helm over until the stopper chain is taut and apply your full strength to the
wheel. Repeat the test to the other side. When the speed control lever is moved from
side to side, the governor lever should come against its upper and lower stops.
 The weight of the vertical rod should be borne by the balance spring. This may be
checked by detaching it from the governor lever. The deck shaft should be perfectly
free in its bearings.
 The chain pulleys are fitted with "Oilite" bushes. No lubrication is required.
 The deck bearing of the helm stock has space for a little cotton to retain the oil.
This may be inserted through the oil plug.
 Test the water-tightness of the steering column at the deck by pouring water around
it.
MONTHLY ATTENTION.--Remove the steering column cover and oil the chain
and bearings. Remove the oil plug from the deck bearing of the helm stock and fill
with oil. Oil the chain where it works through a pulley or a lead.