by Richard Turner
(Warwick RI)
My port engine is producing a lot of black smoke and soot. Also using much more fuel than I should. I.E. Started with 160 gal diesel and ran for 1 hr at cruise ( 2800 rpm, burning 18 gph) and trolled for 4 hours at 6 knots, then cruised home for 1 hr. Tanks were almost empty upon return!