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We have been called few weeks ago on a diagnosis for a diesel engine not starting on a beautiful 30ft wooden boat in Sydney Harbor. The boat was not used for more than a year, recently refueled and after few hundred meters/few minutes engine died and wouldn’t start. Sounds familiar? We attended the vessel and… Continue reading Diesel tank cleaning and fuel polishing – case study

MMS Mobile Marine Service proudly offers now diesel fuel tank cleaning and fuel polishing services using latest technology from Clean Diesel Australia. The inovative multistage cleaning process, unique in the industry, ensures the removal of all water (free water and suspended/emulsified water), partcicles, sludge and any type of contamination from diesel fuel. Agents for Clean… Continue reading Diesel tank cleaning and fuel polishing

“… and, most important, you have to take the propeller off regularly to check if there is any fishing line on the prop-shaft. Because if you do get a fishing line on the prop-shaft it WILL damage the oil seal, the oil will get out and the water will get in. And we all know… Continue reading Water-line!

Is it worth it? Will it start? Does it have good compression? Will it push my boat? How much the maintenance costs? This are just a few questions you should ask yourself before deciding to buy a seconhand outboard. In the article below we will help you making the right decision. SHORT GUIDE FOR CHOOSING AN… Continue reading Buying used outboards

 Have you noticed recently that the engine temperature gauge is reading a little higher than normal? That is probably because your cooling system needs attention. An engine does not have to overheat in order to be a problem, when an overheat occurs it is usually too late for proactive actions and good money must be… Continue reading Marine engines overheating problems

According to studies performed by one of the most reputable marine engine manufacturers, around 75% of engine repair work can be directly or indirectly attributed to lack of proper care for the engine and this is especially true for the care (or lack of) during the off-season. Without proper off-season storage procedures applied at the… Continue reading Marine engines proactive maintenance