Volvo Penta D2 55 [Valve Clearance & Adjustment]
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Today I want to share with you a lesson that a kind soul in the marina just shared with me, it's for a Volvo Penta D2-55 Diesel engine value clearance and adjustment, using a method called 'The Rule Of Nine'.
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I just love your face when Garry first was explaining, lika a nest box. 😄 Good on you to grasp it all in one go 👍
You saw the look on my face for most of it, right? That’s my ‘I have no clue what we’re doing, but I really want to try and understand’ look 😬
Interesting video thanks. I would say that it shouldn’t be as tight on the feeler guage. It should only be a slight resistance as you slide it in. Nice to meet you both in Dartmouth on Monday.
One of the most informative videos. Especially for those of us without experience. Thank you all and God Bless
Always nice to think some of the videos are potentially useful 🙏😬
Good video. Thanks for the shout out again. We did two videos on marine diesels in yachts. Beginner level stuff just to give folks the basics. Good of Garry to spend the time with some hands on teaching and good explanation. We always say if you know how it works you will know how to fix it! Are you doing a "Quest West"? To thoses warm and sunny Islands.....?
Hello matey, we are indeed heading west. We met a couple the other day who mentioned you and how knowledgeable you are, although they referred to you (fondly) as ‘Mr Bavaria’ back when you were more local 😁
There is a special tool that we used when learning to adjust valves at the Annapolis School of Seamanship. It was a small 2 handled tool that was a combination of a screw driver and a spanner. Made the adjustment process a little more seamless with less "repeats" trying to get it just right...I also - as previously suggested - feel that the gauge was too tight in your video example, compared to my instruction. It was also suggested to the students to acquire "L" shaped feeler gauges to make measuring easier...
Thank you, when it comes to engines I always need all the help I can get 👍🏽👍🏽⛵️
Awesome! Another job done but more importantly something else you’ve now learnt…..👍🏻
Everyday really is a school day for us right now. 😁🙏
*_ A BIG 'Shout-Out' to Gary for his Knowledge and Time..... Thanks, Mate! _*
Gary is a legend and we owe him a favour or three in return 😁
That was really helpful! One additional bit - this should be done when the engine is stone cold. Gary is spot on about going through an additional time and double checking. Looks like good access. Did the new gasket fix your leak? Thanks! F
As you probably know your Volvo is actually a Perkins based engine, you may fine buying engine parts from Perkins will save you quite a bit of money compared to Volvo. Nice to see you having a go
Thank you for taking us along on your yachting journey.
Well done Dom very informative vid gotta love the voice in the background back seat mechanic
Well that was fun. I’ve worked on various engines on and off For years…… never heard of the rule of nine and did not understand either!
But great to get a lesson from Gary!
Cheers Warren
I used a small dab of 'white out' on the rockers making sure I had tested/adjust all of them.
Nice Job. I have a D255 and this info is really useful. Thanks.
Always nice to think we’ve managed to string something together that could actually be of some use to someone 😬👍🏽
A "dob" of Tipex on the rocker will keep you up to date. "Rule of nine" well explained.
Wow that was really interesting. I've heard about adjusting valves but have never seen the process. Excellent job Dom, nice one Garry.👍Stay safe guys.
Very helpful stuff here
Have just come aboard and subscribed, far more interesting than that syrupy childish par aboard Yaba !.
Welcome aboard, Mate! 🍻⛵️
Yes, any 4 cylinder, 8 valved engine you use the rule of 9. It also makes no difference in this instance if the cylinder at the front is number 1 or 8.
good to see Hank. Brilliant Dom
Good vid - you are ascending the learning curve well. It is one thing reading about, it’s another thing watching a video about it, it’s another thing altogether actually doing it and I am talking about engineering procedures or repairs but probably applies to other matters too.😉👍⛵️
Gary may enjoy a wee dram.. Thanks for the video and info.
Interesting stuff. Maybe you could set up themed playlists here, so we can jump onto either mechanics or sailing or upgrades or explorations ashore... I've had a long day, and valve clearances are a bit too much at the moment.
Not a bad shout, will looking into divvying up a few additional playlists. 👍🏽
It’s good periodic maintenance. Over time, on certain engines, the valves can tighten up and need to be loosened (Honda’s in particular) and some will get looser and need to be tightened. On small engines it can make a huge difference. On big engines, it can be the difference between running good and running great.
Big vessel + 5 short horn blast = DANGER.
There was certainly some fairly imminent looking danger for that little vessel.
@@CadohaAdventures I cant imagine the people face in the small boat
The gap is to allow for thermal expansion!
Awesome, thanks for letting us know, you probably guessed already, but I had no idea 😬😬
The rule of nine works on most 4 cylinder engines (with 8 valves). However, there are a few that have siamesed ports that it may not work on. Another method that works well is to see when the exhaust valve is closing and the inlet valve of the same cylinder is just starting to open, they are said to be rocking. If the valves on no.1 cylinder are rocking check and adjust cyl 4. If 2 is rocking adjust 3, if 3 is rocking adjust 2, if 4 is rocking adjust 1.
Hi guys I watch all your videos and particularly enjoy the engine how to’s .I am keen to give my valve clearances a go and I am wondering if you had to replace the gasket after removing the rocker cover? I have 2x d2. 50. Volvos thanks Steve ( wintering in Montenegro)#sailingsagars
Hello there, yes we did replace the gasket for the rocker cover when we did our valve clearance maintenance work. 👌🏼
Yes
Great video, the only information i`m missing is when do I do this. Is this done annually, once in a blue moon or when things start banging?
That’s a good question, we did it simply because we changed the rocker cover gasket, as it was leaking oil and since we were already there, it made sense to check the valve clearance too.
@@CadohaAdventures Wow, that was a quick response thanks. I got my first yacht a few months back with a 60 year old perkins engine so i`m hoovering up all the information I can ready for when i get back to her. Thanks again, loving your videos.
I've never seen such a blank face. Keep going its great entertainment
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5 blasts, unclear of intentions! Wow small boat really causing chaos!!!
One of my least favourite jobs is checking clearances! So fiddly and the adjustment is so finite!
What’s Gary’s phone number 😂 the guys a genius. Love you videos. Stay safe.
It look like you are just finding excuses to troll thru you tube video!🤪
Geez; you are a greenhorn. I learned about engines and adjusting valves when I was 14 yrs old. What were you doing in your youth (no interest in mechanical things...I thought all guys were into motors).
Climbing trees, fishing and Bruce Lee? 😬😬😬
@@CadohaAdventures Me too and engines, motorcycles, girls, cars, and university!