ELECTRONIC CONTROL DIESELS

FIRST IN NEW RANGE OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL DIESELS Yanmar Marine is introducing the first in a completely new range of electronic control diesel engines, the 6LY3-ETP.
The Yanmar 6LY3-ETP is a turbocharged and intercooled in-line-six, with four valves per cylinder. It is rated at 480HP (353kW) at 3,300rpm under ISO 8665 conditions and meets next year’s EPA Tier 2 emissions regulations.
Statistics show that the new engine is lighter than the competitors in its power class. It has a superior power-to-weight ratio. Dimensions are more those of a 300HP engine, making it the most compact 480HP diesel on the market.
The electronic control offers constant power regulation – regardless of temperatures up to 50ºC – and synchronises the engine speeds of twin and triple installations. Its torque-inducing, high pressure, electronic governing fuel delivery system contributes to the improved economy, reduces noise at idle, smoke, including white smoke at start-up, and fuel odour.
Information from the electronic control system is shown on a multi-function display at the helm. The Yanmar LCD display unit, factory pre-set, provides full run-time engine data, including engine speed percentage load, hours, battery voltage, coolant temperature, fuel usage rate, fuel level (by using an optional fuel sensor), plus boost and oil pressures. Boat data is made available, there are 16 alarm indicators and an active command window is included. The system allows event sequencing as well.
The 6LY3-ETP has gone into full production.