Some engines are deemed interference engines wherein the pistons occupy the same space as an open valve. If the timing belt brakes, the pistons become out of sync with the valve train and havoc ensues. With non-interference engines, it’s just a major inconvenience.
On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:34 AM Robert Abbott via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Has anyone ever experienced an issue with a broken timing belt in our > marine diesel engines? > > A club member had his break recently and it destroyed his engine which > he choose to replace rather than repair....and not sure if it actually > could be replaced. I'll get more info on the exact type of engine and > the extent of the damage. He said some marine diesel engine 'timing > belts' can break but not cause the kind of damage his did. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - #277 > Halifax, N.S. > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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