Operator`s manual

W 38B FOUR MARINE DIESEL ENGINE
Engine Type
Governor
Valve Mechanism
Combustion Chamber
Bore &
Stroke
Piston Displacement
Firing
Order
Direction of Rotation
Maximum Torque (at
2400 rpm)
Compression Ratio
Compression Pressure
Valve Seat Angle
Valve Clearance
(engine cold)
Dimensions
Inclination
Dry Weight
Fuel Consumption
Idle Speed
Cruise RPM
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Diesel, four-cycle,
four-cylinder, fresh water-cooled,
vertical, in-line
(37 hp at 3600 rpm, maximum)
Mechanical, centrifugal weight type
Overhead
Swirl chamber type
2.87 x
3.07 inches (73 x 78 mm)
79.64 cubic inches
(1.305 liters)
1-3-2-4
Clockwise, when viewed from the front
53 Ibs-ft (7.33 kgs-m)
23:1
455 psi (32 kgJcm
2
)
at 320 rpm
Intake 45'
Exhaust 45'
Intake 0.0098 inches (0.25 mm)
Exhaust
0.0098 inches (0.25 mm)
Height:
23.70 inches (601.98 mm)
Width: 18.37 inches (466.60 mm) Max.
Length: 33.77 inches (857.76 mm)
Continuous
14'
Temporary 25' (not to exceed 30 min.)
4191bs (190 kgs)
0.42 U.S. gph (1.59 Iph) running at
2500 rpm (approximate)
750 - 950 rpm
2500 - 3000 rpm
15
Westerbeke
Diesel Engines