Dealing with a marine diesel is a real specialty. Trawler Fest sometimes has courses put on by American Diesel or Mac Boring for diesel maintenance and troubleshooting. They do one in Paulsboro, Wa so check their schedule and see if there is one that you could get to.
Also join boatdiesel and just read the posts on the forum, particularly those that relate to your engine. I have learned more by following boatdiesel for ten years than I ever would from a course. They also have a line of marine diesel books. The one by Peter Compton, the creator and moderator of boatdiesel is pretty good. Nigel Calder also has one but he is more of a general shipwright, not a diesel mechanic.
David
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