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Now Available as a Recoding in the GLCCSchool – Marine Diesel Maintenance Package and Diesel 1: Marine Diesel Maintenance 101

Authored by Mark Gagyi
February 23, 2024

In the first webinar of the series, Marine Diesel Maintenance 101, master mechanic Jim Zima walks you through the routine you need to establish to keep your engine happy and running smoothly. Jim will cover essential maintenance tasks related to operating systems, maintenance logs, service manuals and his invaluable “Mechanic’s Tricks of the Trade.” If you’re serious about your diesel this is where to start.

Jim Zima is the owner of Great Lakes Diesel in Vermilion, Ohio. Jim’s first adventure on the Great Lakes was when he was just six weeks old and his parents took him along for an afternoon sail.  Since then, boats, the water and diesel engines have all been intertwined in Jim’s life. In addition to his work in diesel engine installation and repair, Jim has become a well-known diesel engine instructor. He is a regular here at the GLCCSchool and at the Cruiser’s University in Annapolis, Maryland.

The GLCCSchool’s Marine Diesel Maintenance 101 is available as an individual webinar or as part of the four-part Marine Diesel Maintenance Package. The includes Marine Diesel Maintenance 101, Marine Diesel Fuel Systems, Marine Diesel Cooling Systems and Advanced Diesel Diagnostics. 

Register now at the Great Lakes Cruising Club School.

Want to learn more about this webinar and its presenter? Check out the GLCC YouTube Channel.