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Marine engine blocks : Buying Guides, Tips & Tutorials
Welcome to our resource hub for marine engine blocks. Explore buying guides, tips, and tutorials for new engine blocks, reconditioned marine engine blocks, boat engine packages, and outboard boat engines. Each how-to includes step-by-step instructions and DAM Marine spare-part references.
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Discover Volvo Penta models available at DAM Marine: links to exploded views, spare parts, and realistic budgets for maintenance/overhaul.
Inboard engine price: DAM Marine price examples (new, reconditioned), reconditioning costs, diesel vs petrol, used, and purchase with installation.
Complete guide to choosing a boat engine: outboard or inboard, power by boat size, technical criteria, new/used/remanufactured options, and a checklist.
Latest articles on marine engine blocks
Clear tutorial to replace a boat turbocharger (excluding DV6): oil/air/exhaust checks, step-by-step process, mistakes to avoid, and budget
Discover Volvo Penta models available at DAM Marine: links to exploded views, spare parts, and realistic budgets for maintenance/overhaul.
Inboard engine price: DAM Marine price examples (new, reconditioned), reconditioning costs, diesel vs petrol, used, and purchase with installation.
Quickly find your boat engine serial number: manufacturer plate, engine block, drive unit and documents. Essential to identify the engine and order the right parts.
How a gasoline boat engine works, explained simply: outboard/inboard, fuel, ignition, cooling, maintenance, and typical faults.
An engine that stalls at idle is often caused by contaminated fuel (water), a clogged filter/idle jet, or an air leak. Check the fuel supply first, then adjust the idle with the engine warm—ideally in the water.
A marine diesel engine operates by self-ignition: air is compressed (heating up), then diesel fuel is injected and burns to drive the engine.
Boat engine smoke ? Learn to identify white, black or blue smoke, diagnose the cause, and know when to consult a workshop.
Boat engine vibrating ? Causes, simple diagnosis and solutions to reduce vibrations and cruise safely.
Boat engine losing power ? Learn the most common causes, quick checks, and practical fixes, with a focus on outboard and inboard setups.
Complete guide to choosing a boat engine: outboard or inboard, power by boat size, technical criteria, new/used/remanufactured options, and a checklist.
An outboard engine is valued for its simplicity, while an inboard is appreciated for its performance. Discover the differences in this article.
Boat engine won’t start, stalls or overheats? Follow our diagnosis, estimate the budget and decide: repair, rebuild or replacement.
Understand why a boat engine overheats, what to check first, how to cool it down, and when to stop to avoid serious damage.
Boat engine stalling ? Understand the causes (idle, acceleration, when hot, starts then stalls) and follow a simple method to diagnose and fix it.
Boat engine won’t start ? Quick checklist and complete diagnosis (outboard & inboard): battery, kill switch, starter, fuel, spark plugs, filter.
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