mikecambrai
Veteran Member
Derating a large diesel
Having a large engine de-rated to give much less power does seem to be a good idea for a trawler displacement yacht. How to do this economically is the question which I would like to put forward.
Taking a TAMD60c Volvo, the first suggestion is to de-rate the injectors.
Can one take off the turbo and if this would done what benefits might that give as turbos don't usually come in until the engine revs go over around 2000.
Perhaps it is just easier to resize the prop limiting the revs to say 1500 at 8 knots?
Any thoughts are most welcome.
Having a large engine de-rated to give much less power does seem to be a good idea for a trawler displacement yacht. How to do this economically is the question which I would like to put forward.
Taking a TAMD60c Volvo, the first suggestion is to de-rate the injectors.
Can one take off the turbo and if this would done what benefits might that give as turbos don't usually come in until the engine revs go over around 2000.
Perhaps it is just easier to resize the prop limiting the revs to say 1500 at 8 knots?
Any thoughts are most welcome.