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MDE model
MDE: Detroit diesel/MTU series 60
Oil capacities
MDE oil: 43 qts
Reduction gear oil: 2.8 gal
Jet drive: 2 quarts
Disabling casualties
RG below 186 PSI engaged RG below 15 PSI or above 65 disengaged RG temp above 193° Engine l/o pressure below 31@2300 rpm Engine L/o pressure below 10@650 rpm Engine JW temp below 140° or above 211°
Engines fail to start Uncontrollable overheating Metallic/non metallic noise Engine surging Loss of rpm control RG Fails to engage FO dilution above 2.5% Excessive vibration Water in L/o L/O in jacket water Batteries will not charge or hold a charge Complete loss of charging system F/O or L/O on a hot surface (400°+)
No electronic means of signaling distress by
FM200 or dampers inop
Emergency alarms inop
Max RPM
2300-2360
Normal L/O PSI @2300-2360
> 41 PSI
Normal coolant temp
140-185
Redgear pressure engaged
186-250psi
Redgear pressure disengaged
15-65
Redgear oil temperature @max rpm
130-185°
Reduction gear model
twin disc MG-5114-SC 1.02:1 Reduction
Jet drive model
Kamewa rolls royce FF375S
Jet drive oil
15-w 40, 2 quarts
max back flush RPM
1200
Reduction gear ratio
1.02:1
How are the frames numbered and what is the spacing
Transom to bow
Transom to frame 2 is 24” frame 3 forward is 28”