How to start up a Marine Diesel Engine

Engine Start at 06:24

Starting up a Deutz A6M 428 Marine Diesel Engine in the Lübeck-Travemünde Seaman School. This Engine used to be a Diesel Generator on a Ship, before it was salvaged from Scrap at a nearby Shipyard and placed in the School in 1977.

00:00 Chapters
00:42 Cooling Water
01:49 Fuel Oil
02:36 Lubrication Oil
04:05 Slow Turning
04:47 Blow Down
06:05 Start Up

Die Tante Deutz in der Seemannsschule Travemünde

[Genius_at_Work]

I don't agree with YouTube hiding Dislikes. 5726 Likes, 149 Dislikes, 2023-10-16. Just so you know what to expect from this Video.

And because there's so many Coments about how long it takes to start the Engine: If it was fitted to a Ship, the Starting Procedure should be limited to prelube, turn, blow and start. As in <3 Minutes with experienced Crew. Usually, all Fuel/Oil/Water Valves are already open, and keeping Track of Fuel/Oil/Water Levels is good Seamanship. It takes so long here, because this Engine is started only a few Times per Year and hasn't run in 3 Months, thus everything is closed. More importnatly is this Engine used to teach Students of the Seaman School the Steps to start up a Marine Diesel Engine; modern Engines of that Size can start automatically, but the Steps for a (much larger) Freight Ship Main Engine are pretty much the same as shown in this Video. Some Students at this School work on small Vessels that are powered by literal Tractor Engines, and this Engine is the only Way for them to see how it would be done with larger Engines.

[lectro]

You should not worry about the NAY sayers, or Negative comments.
This is the start up procedure of this engine in a particular situation that the person starting it should know and follow.
The folks that know how to start this type engine don't really need to be watching unless they want a refresher course or a trip down memory lane.

[craigbaker]

I used to run and care for a Fairbanks Morse 2 stroke diesel on U.S, Navy submarine’s. Primarily on a 637 class sub. Ran on JP5 with a Big blower, 10 cylinder 20 piston monster. Put out 500KW on the surface 460KW if submerged at periscope depth. Used 700psi air to start it up, similar process. Ran at 1, 200 rpm. 8&1/8 inch pistons. What a wonderful beast. Nice video.

[MrSwajo]

It’s nearly 50 years since I worked as a seagoing marine engineer. This excellent video is a good reminder.

[rolanddunk]

I have started many marine engines.This engine sounds very even, very good.Roly🇬🇧(retired marine engineer).

[tamar]

Imagine trying to remember all of this with a hangover in the morning 😊

[jimmyguy]

I could listen to these engines run all day.

[namvetsgtify]

I was a generator mechanic/ operator in the Army and worked on 100 and 200 kw Diesel powered units. This would have been challenging for me, good video. Thanks

[thetoasterisonfire]

Nothing like some heavy machinery asmr

[rogerpearson]

I have seen another engine started but it was a U boat engine and the engineer was pretty German so I had to guess what was happening. You captioned the steps well. Marvellous to see these engines preserved and running. I got to see an Alco diesel running as a generator in Outback Australia ( Coober Pedy Power Station) and it was magnificent. So even running ( probably indicator balanced to stop any heavy hitting cylinders from causing pulsing) but it was magic to hear it running.

[thomashubert]

Dampfmaschinen und Dieselmotoren. Da kann ich stundenlang zusehen. Das Laufgeräusch und die Bewegung der Kipphebel haben was hypnotisches 😊

[markchodroff]

What a beautiful engine, if this person rebuilt and setup this engine it’s amazing.

[jmb]

Have been at school there during my apprenticeship. Had to start this engine a few times… A very professional seaman school 👍👍👍

[chrissmith]

Hi, when I was in navy when the lights went out and emergency power was needed a lot of those procedures would have been by passed to get things back online ASAP. hahaha . Many thanks .

[karlmorgan-jones]

Why on earth would anyone even consider scrapping such a wonderful machine. Glad it was saved.

[The_Lobster_Fisherman]

Ive been around diesel fishing boats my whole life, and we had a 210 cummins, the starting procedure was turn key and press and hold button until running, we went to a new electrical 380, and i complained it took forever for it to start, youd turn a key, wait for the screen to power on, load up the display, then press a few things for it to start, after seeing this, i won't complain anymore lol

[jimmotormedic]

Built to last and keep you alive. Incredible engine.

[utuber]

Very nice video, well shot. An excellent introduction to marine diesels...thank you.

[leonardhirtle]

Similar to the 545 deutz engine but smaller. The fishing company I worked for had three vessels with that engine. Being a marine mechanic my friend and I completely overhauled them. I loved watching and listening to them run. They were direct reversing engines requiring only a reduction gear with no reverse gear. I really enjoyed the video.

[wazzaracer]

Very complex for an engine that is not actually that large. Great see that it was saved, it helps keep alive the links with the past. Much of the political vandalism of today is about rewriting and obliterating the past so that future tyranny will look normal, and there is no comparison or connection to when things were better in the past.