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Marine Diesel Engines

Monday, Feb 5, 2024 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

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Marine Diesel Engine
$20.00
Leaders: Laura Scandurra
Jithanie Gunasena

Event Information

Description

Guest presenter Jason Herheim of Madison College's Diesel Equipment Technology Program will discuss basic diesel engine principles and care using a real diesel motor in the Hoofer Sailing Shop. (Thanks, Knotty Rascal!) 

Basic Diesel Overview 

1. 4 stroke engine operation

2. Engine Systems required for the 4 strokes

3. Diesel specific components

4. Fuel system Safety

5 Fuel system component identification

If demand is strong, we will continue this as 3 part series moving on to more advanced topics.

Location: 

Sailing Shop

Check the Today in the Union website or the digital signs in Memorial Union on the day of the lesson. Note that the event start time may appear earlier on the TITU listing but will begin at the time shown here. If the event does not appear on the TITU listing, please go to the Outdoor UW Office and speak with the staff to determine the event location.

 

Event Type
Lesson / Training (ratings may be achieved)
Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
This event will occur on land. Participants are welcome to attend in their regular attire, no need for sailing clothes.
Food and Equipment Information
(not set)

Registration Count

Registration Type Registrations Remaining
All Participants 16 4