BMW Marine Engine D50 Diesel
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Marine Engine: motor sailers With its numerous merits, this marine diesel is virtually beyond comparison: Three cylinders and an additional compensation shaft give a standard of running smoothness similarto that of a 6-cy Under power unit. Designed from the very beginning for marine applica- tions, this engine saves space and manent angle of heel of up to 30:. The special combustion chamber design combined with direct fuel Injection gives an optimum combustion process and minimum consumption (only 9.5 ltr/2.1 Imp gals per hour at maximum output),The special mounts developed for sailing boats In particular Incor- porate extra-large silent blocks and allow installation of the engine with a low centre of gravity. Also available with twin-circuit cooling (D 50-2). Special features: • Exceptional smooth running due to compensation shaft • Thermostat-controlled salt water constant operating temperature • Now compact twin-circuit coolim] system of the D50-2 with integrated header tankand heat exchanger to provide optimum corrosion- proofing. Warm water supply Imp gals per operating hour at maximum output • Salt water impeller pump driven directly by engine, noV-belt required • Bosch single-element fuel injection pump with mechanical control and self bleeding, inexpensive • Engine runs perfectly even with • High-output alternator and starter • Optimum corrosion-proofing through threezinc anodesand two-component paintwork • Electrical wiring complying with the strict US Coast Guard regulations, resetable fuses to provide extra safety against overload • Wide range of Instruments • Reversing-type gearbox with various reduction-ratio gears for all • Engine and gearbox prepared by the factory for single-lever remote control of throttle and gear shift • Fuel filter with water separator • Electrical engine cut-off switch The D 50 has a wide range ot excep- tional advantages. This applies not engines that bear the symbol of pro- gressive engineering. BMW's complete range of marine engines for sailing boats and motor yachts offers all kinds of options and a wide choice of diesel and petrol units. You can choose from a wide range of optional extras and accessories to meet your personal requirements. And to make sure that you enjoy sheer boating pleasure for a long time to come, BMW Marine's international dealer organization has trained marine technicians at your service as well as a reliable and quick supply

Specifications D 50-1 (single-circuit cooling) D 50-2 (twin-circuit cooling) Wide-open throttle neutral 3200 rpm Four-stroke diesel engine with direct fuel injection 3-cylinder inline engine in upright position, forged-steel crankshaft. Additional compensation shaft to prevent engine vibrations Engine supported by four flexible mounts Dry weight of the complete engine (including reversing-type gearbox) Valve drive Camshaft, tappets, tappet rods and rocker arms located next to engine block; inclined valves in vertical, parallel arrangement Forced-feed lubrication via gear-type pump,...