The BUKH DV24 ME engine is a four-stroke marine diesel engine with direct fuel injection and the following basic equipment.
- Crankcase with oil pan
- One-piece cylinder head with 2 valves per cylinder
- Forged crankshaft with counterweights and balance weights
- Cast iron connecting rods
- Light metal pistons
- Water-cooled exhaust manifold
- A reverse / reduction gearbox with integrated thrust bearing is fitted on the engine
Components of the BUKH DV24
- Cooling water inlet
- Cooling water pump
- Raised hand start
- Dipstick for engine oil
- Air filter with noise suppression
- Lubricating oil filing plug
- Valve cover
- Bleeder screw
- Fuel filter
- Exhaust
- Bracket for control cable
- Electric stop solenoid
- Dipstick for gear oil
- Bracket for reversing cable
- Reversing lever for gear
- Plug for draining lubricating oil
- Fuel lift pump
- Reversible engine mountings
- Coupling flange for propeller shaft
- Lubricating oil pump
- Housing for vacuum valve
- Control lever
- Zinc anode
- Water cooled exhaust manifold
- Lifting fittings
- Cooling water outlet
- Thermostat housing
- Alternator
- Tension device for V-belt
- Plug for hot-water take off
- Transmitter for cooling water alarm and temperature
- Electric starter
- Oil pressure switch
- Lubricating oil filter
- Cooling water drain plug
- Electric multi plug
- Reverse-reduction gear
Specifications of the BUKH DV24
| Working Principle | 4-Stroke |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Stroke | 85 mm |
| Volume | 0.964 litres |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 |
| Output Power (at 2000 rpm) | 15.8 HP (11.7 KW) |
| Output Power (at 2400 rpm) | 17.9 HP (13.2 KW) |
| Output Power (at 3000 rpm) | 22.4 HP (16.5 KW) |
| Output Power (at 3600 rpm) | 24.0 HP (17.7 KW) |
| Max Torque | 5.7 Kpm (at 2000 rpm) |
| Max Air Consumption | 1476 liters / min |
| Engine Rotation Direction | Clockwise (looking at flywheel) |
| Idling Speed | 900 - 1200 RPM |
| Max Inclination (fore and aft) | 12° |
| Max Heel (continuous) | 25° |
| Engine Weight | 210 Kg |
| Normal Exhaust Temperature | 580°C (600°C Max) |
Maintenance jobs for your BUKH DV24
- Changing the primary fuel filter on your marine diesel installation
- Checking the starter motor drive belt on your BUKH DV24
- Removal and inspection of the air filter on the BUKH DV24
- Removal and inspection of the exhaust mixing elbow on the BUKH DV24
- Changing the gearbox oil
- Descaling the raw-water coolant channels in your BUKH DV24 (Raw water cooled engines only)
- Descaling the heat exchanger in your BUKH DV24 (Fresh water cooled engines only)
Winterising jobs for your BUKH DV24
Before haul-out:
- BUKH DV24 engine oil and filter change
After haul-out:
- Flushing salt-water from the BUKH DV24 and introducing anti-freeze
- Clean and winterise the raw-water filter
Before launch:
- Stern gear: Grease your lip seal or refill the greaser on your stuffing box
- Changing the Secondary Fuel filter on the BUKH DV24
- Inspecting the anodes on your BUKH DV24 (Raw water cooled engines only)
- Removing and testing the thermostat on your BUKH DV24
- Removing and inspecting the air intake filter/silencer on the BUKH DV24
After launch:
Video: Click to watch a video clip of the BUKH DV24 running
Some problems are common between lots of diesel engines – see our checklist of the most common faults. If you’re seeing smoke from your exhaust, read this. But every variant of engine has its own idiosyncratic “personality” so we’ve gathered together a list of the common faults for the DV24.
Do you own and maintain a BUKH DV series Marine Diesel Engine? Check out our Almanac of issues that BUKH owners have solved in the past.
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