Basic Inboard and I/O Marine Engine Diagnostics – Hands on! – #896

Sat, Jan 11, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm | Total Hours: 8 | Tuition: $220 | Fees: $20

In this seminar, you will learn how to troubleshoot basic marine engines using common tools. Summer is short on the North Coast and good repair facilities normally have a lengthy backlog. Misdiagnosis can be very costly – both on the wallet and time missed on the water. Elevate your skills by arming yourself with valuable diagnostic techniques to keep you on the water! Whether you perform your own maintenance or just want to better understand what a repair shop is telling you, this seminar will give you the confidence and understanding of how engines operate. All tests will be performed on live-running engines in the EHOVE marine lab. Color class manual included with seat.

Topics covered:
General Engine Care and Maintenance
General Inboard Engine Diagnosis -No starts, hard starts, rough running, lack of top RPM
Cooling Systems – How to diagnose overheating
Fuel Systems – Carbureted and EFI – Learn how to adjust carburetors and we’ll touch on EFI systems
Ignition systems – Conventional and electronic
Electrical Systems – Starting and charging, batteries and instrument diagnosis
Inboard transmission diagnosis
How to properly perform an engine survey
Repowers
Q & A
Demonstrations on LIVE running engines! We have three test tanks in the EHOVE marine lab!

About your instructor:
Chris Hamann is the owner of Lakeland Auto & Marine in Port Clinton, Ohio. They are a 10-bay automotive repair facility, auto and marine parts store, complete engine machine shop, rotating electrical and carburetor rebuilding, along with automotive and marine transmission rebuilding. He brings 35 years of marine and automotive experience ranging from basic maintenance to high-tech EFI diagnostics. Chris is also a contract instructor for EHOVE Career Center specializing in high-tech marine engine diagnostics for professional marine technicians.