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• Diesel Engine 2 Day Workshop

  • Start
    Saturday, October 21, 2023
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  • End
    Sunday, October 22, 2023
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Lake Mead Marina, 490 Horsepower Cove, Boulder City NV 89005
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  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Diesel Engine 2 Day Workshop

  
  

  
  

  Space is LIMITED!

  Register today for this 2 day hands-on intro to diesel engine workshop with Madame Diesel LLC (Meredith Marine Services).

  
  

  After completion of the workshop you will:

  • have an understanding of how a marine diesel works
  • be able to identify the parts of a diesel engine and repair
  • have a great list of tools needed for maintenance and repairs
  • have a comprehensive schedule of regular maintenance
  • be able to change oil filters, impellers, hoses, water separators, belts, alternators
  • be able to remove the head and valves to see the inner workings of the top part of the engine
  • feel more confident in how to read your engine's manual
  • be ready to take an advanced diesel engine repair (trouble-shooting)
  • know when it's time to call an expert

  
  

  About The Instructor:

  Meredith Anderson has been obsessed with engines since she was first begging her Dad to repair their tractor engine, or any other engine coming his way! Fast forward many years, she has worked on hundreds of diesels both large and small. She is currently an adjunct professor for the Seattle Maritime Academy. She studied Marine Engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. A former EMT and fire fighter, she shifted her focus to diesel repair and maintenance providing her expertise to businesses such A&E Truck Maintenance, Swift Transportation Company, TEC Equipment, and Freightliner Northwest to name just a few. She is now the owner of her own repair business Madame Diesel LLC (formerly Maritime Diesel Services). More info can be found at https://www.facebook.com/meredith.anderson.39  

  This workshop is being hosted by The Nevada Yacht Club in collaboration with The Desert Sailor from boatLUV

  Summary:

  Dates: Sat-Sun Oct 21 & 22 2023 9a-4p

  Location: Lake Mead Marina, 490 Horsepower Cove, Boulder City NV 89005

  Cost: $150 for 14 hours of instruction

  more info: call Naomi at (702) 720-6682 or email naomi@boatluv.com

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