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NEW
FOR
1991
-
WESTERBEKE'S
MODEL
82B
FOUR
DIESEL
ENGINE
Having introduced the first small diesel engine for use in Auxiliary Sailboats in the late Fifties,
Westerbeke's goal has been to design dependable products with the important standard and
optional features needed by the customers. The
new
Model 82B Four
is
representative
of
that
effort. Here's why: • OVERSIZED COMPONENTS •
The transmission, heat exchanger and engine vibration mounts are all oversized for high
reliability. '
• SUPERIOR ENGINEERING •
The engine mounts are
of
the fail-safe type with the engine mounting bolt held captive so it
cannot pull apart. Because
of
the heavier loads, a
two
belt system provides the power for the
optional alternators and refrigeration compressor minimizing the chance
of
slippage and
premature belt failure.
• OUTSTANDING STANDARD FEATURES •
The 182 cubic inch engine
is
naturally aspirated which provides extra low end horsepower,
makes it simpler and easier to install and adds to its reliability. The engine
is
more tolerant
of
exhaust back pressure and a smaller two inch exhaust hose can be used saving cost, space and
the need for a large hole through the hull. Convenient domestic hot water heater connections
are part
of
the cooling system and are provided
on
the engine. Aselfbleeding fuel system
saves the owner the hassle of purging air from the engine fuel system
when
changing filters
or
when the engine
is
inadvertently run out
of
fuel. The engine oil cooler
is
built into the
engine block for reliability and long life. Other features such
as
high coolant and low oil
pressure alarms, reliable glow plug starting aide, electric engine shut-off, transmission oil
cooler and much more are
all
included
as
standard. Most important
is
the "One
Side
Service"
feature for ease in performing daily service checks and routine maintenance.
• UNIQUE, FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS •
Achoice
of
anyone
of
four optional high output battery charging alternators are available in
place
of
the standard
51
ampere alternator. A90 ampere single output
is
one choice. The
other three choices are a 135, a 165
or
a 190 ampere alternator. These latter three alternators
all feature dual outputs, capable
of
charging
two
banks
of
batteries without using a battery
splitter. This means fewer connections and more efficient charging. Another important option
is
provisions for a rotary refrigeration compressor. Engine mounted, it adds
less
than three
inches to the installed height. Factory engineered and factory installed, the owner and builder
benefit from a complete and properly designed compressor drive.
• INSTALLER
FRIENDLY.
With the builder/installer
in
mind, Westerbeke has designed the mounting system to provide
common bed widths and heights. The engine beds are in line with the propeller shaft allowing
fore and aft engine positioning while still maintaining shaft alignment. The narrow profile
(only 23.3 inches wide, above the beds) minimizes installation space. Exhaust and water
connections for standard size hose are provided eliminating the need for additional fittings.
Flexible fuel connections ending in standard pipe threads are also supplied. The smaller two
inch exhaust hose permitted by the naturally aspirated engine
is
easy to install and saves space
as
well
as
cost. Important options are factory designed and installed and the engine comes
as
a complete package, ready to drop
on
the beds. The self bleeding fuel system saves time
during testing and commissioning.