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DIY Tips from the Sea
6 May 2020 · 13 min · 8K views · Valparaiso
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez performs routine maintenance on the Perkins six-cylinder engine of his boat, *Copérrico Doblón*, while anchored in Chile.1:00 He changes the engine oil after 300 hours of operation, using an electric pump to extract approximately 12 liters of oil into a storage container.1:57 He replaces two primary oil filters and four fuel filters, including two water-separator traps, to ensure the engine remains reliable for long-distance travel.4:52 After installing the new filters, he purges the fuel system using a manual priming bulb to remove air from the lines.10:08 Jimenez also addresses a recurring issue with the transmission, where the oil appears milky due to water contamination, and performs an oil change to mitigate potential damage.12:05 He notes that while Navionics charts are useful for commercial routes, they proved inaccurate in the Chilean fjords, leading to a grounding.7:46 The maintenance session concludes with a tour of the engine room, which houses a 9kW generator, a 100-amp battery charger, and a 560-liter water heater.13:07 Regular oil changes and filter replacements are essential for maintaining older, analog marine engines.
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