RDG603A11 - Issue 10 - Shire 14 85, 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 32 of 52
5.
Diesel Fuel Additive
The use of diesel fuel additive is strongly recommended on Shire engines. The
quality of the fuel available when cruising is often unknown; also the fuel may have
been in storage for long periods of time. The use of additives will ensure that your
engine fuel injection system is in top condition, which should result in many years of
smooth reliable operation without the cost and inconvenience of expensive
breakdowns due to poor quality fuel. It has also been found that improvements in
fuel consumption and startability are an added benefit of using this product.
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Diesel fuel additive is available from your Shanks or Shire dealer in a handy 500ml
container, part number RDG80210219.
6.
Exh
aust Back Pressure
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Use 100 mm ID suitable machine flexible exhaust hose on both Shire 14 85 & 130
WB. Do not step down to a smaller size.
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The engine exhaust outlet must be at least 200mm (8”) above the outside seawater
level of the hull. If not an exhaust high rise kit and/or lock box/Swan neck must be
used to prevent sea water flowing back up the exhaust and causing engine damage.
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The maximum engine exhaust back pressure is 7.5 kPa (1.08 psi) initially for the
4045 (Shire 85) and 6068 (Shire 130) Blocks.
7.
Shifting in and out of gear
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The engine should only be shifted in and out of gear when the engine is warm, and
the idle speed is 850 rpm. If the engine is shifted in and out of gear at a higher
speed, when the engine is cold, then gearbox damage will occur.
Summary of Contents for SHIRE 14 85 WB
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