Westerbeke Corporation Compact 4-Cylinder Engine 55D Four

Four cylinder, four cycle smoothness - exceptional torque Lightweight and Compact Designed by Westerbeke, pioneers in lightweight marine diesel engines, the 55D Four is a compact four-cylinder engine perfect for difficult installations. The 55D Four provides a power to weight ratio to be envied while requiring modest engine room. Powerful, reliable and Quiet The 55D Four is specially engineered to operate in a hostile marine environment. It is designed and built using experience gained in supplying over 1,100 whaleboat engines to the United States Navy. The 133 cubic inch displacement of the 55D Four delivers reliable power without sacrificing smooth and quiet operation. To reduce intake noise, this engine also has a tuned air intake silencer. Full Engine Instrumentation Option Westerbeke offers an optional admiral panel. The admiral panel includes tachometer, hour meter, voltmeter, water temperature and oil pressure gauge. Westerbeke also offers an optional captain panel with tachometer, hour meter and warning lights. Easy Operation and Maintenance To minimize engine maintenance, the 55D Four is fresh water cooled and equipped with a simple control system. Easy access to all servicing points and a self-bleeding fuel system allow easy installation and routine maintenance. The Name you can Trust The presence of Westerbeke in over 65 countries around the world provides customers with easy access to parts, service and technical support worldwide. Established in 1937, Westerbeke is committed to providing its customers with quality products and unequaled after sales support. Standard Equipment Fresh water cooling Engine prewired to plug-in connector Self-bleeding fuel system 12 volt 50 ampere alternator Domestic hot water connections Coolant recovery tank Throttle, stop, and shift control brackets Low oil pressure and high water temperature alarms Belt-driven sea water pump Short profile marine gear with 2:1 reduction Glow plug cold starting aid Four point adjustable flex mounts Lube oil drain hose Tuned air intake silencer Electric stop Operator’s Manual and Parts List Optional Equipment Captain panel with alarm (tachometer with lights) Admiral panel with alarms (tachometer with gauges) Dual station senders Other gear ratios - Consult local distributor 72, 100, 160 or 190 amp alternator in place of standard Remote expansion tank Fuel filter/water separator Muffler and fittings "A" on board spare parts kit "B" extended cruising spare parts kit Anti-siphon valve for overboard cooling discharge water Technical Manual Exhaust connection (water injected 90°, 45° elbow) Propeller shaft couplings (rigid/flexible)