Manuals for VDO Instrumentation Equipment
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3 simple steps to make your diesel system reliable and robust
STEP ONE - Get the manuals for your equipment
Owner, Workshop and Parts Manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel's library. They contain the detailed information necessary for safe operation, maintenance and correct servicing.
The manuals on this page are provided for public information and education and can be downloaded for free. All copyrights belong to copyright holders stated in the documents.
congratulations - by downloading these free manuals you are taking an important step towards making your engine more reliable and robust.
STEP TWO - regular maintenance
Simple, regular maintenance is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to avoid problems and accelerated engine wear. Most expensive repairs start from a lack of basic maintenance or ignoring small warnings. The work is not difficult - it just needs to be done.
The purpose is so that we can enjoy our boat for all the reasons we bought her. Trust yourself. Do the work regularly and be methodical.
Download free checklists here
if you need clear, easy-to-understand help
300+ drawings
Seeing is Understanding
Marine Diesel Basics 1
Maintain, Winterize and Recommission
• explains all parts of the marine diesel system - fuel,
lubrication, breathing, electrics, stern gland, propeller etc.
• 140+ tasks, 300+ drawings, 222 pages
• tasks are fully explained with clear drawings and minimal text
• all tools & supplies needed are illustrated for each task
• paperback US$15.99 £10.99 €12.99
• ebook (kindle, kobo, ibooks, google, epub) US$9.99
STEP THREE - keep a Maintenance Logbook
Keep a detailed and accurate record:
- all the work done on your diesel system - what, when & by who
- inventory of serial numbers, component descriptions
- early warning of potential problems
- time and details of any changes in performance
Use a notebook or use your iPad, tablet or desktop and record the information in an editable PDF directly as you work.
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Maintenance eLogbook
If you've every struggled to keep a logbook, this editable eLogbook may be exactly the help you need.
- "fillable form" PDF
- clickable checklists
- write, edit details of all tasks completed
- 40+ drawings to help inspections
- all common measurements with live calculators
- just $7.99 196 pages
"the Perfect Logbook" - verified purchaser
Catalog
View Line Instrumentation
52 pages
publ. 2016
2 MB file
Installation Instructions
View Line gauge - 52 mm diameter
(Temperature gauge, pressure gauge, rudder angel gauge, trim gauge, fuel gauge, fresh water gauge for level-type sensor)
2 pages
publ. June 2011
< 1 MB
Instrumentation Catalogue
2016
96 pages
publ. 2016
7 MB file
Instrumentation Catalogue
2008
29 pages
publ. 2008
5 MB file
Catalogue of Marine Instruments
1998
24 pages
publ. June 1998
4 MB file
Technical Product Manual
VDO Cockpit Vision / International
272 pages
publ. - no date given
6 MB file
Installation Instructions
Ammeter
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Quartz Clock/ Engine Hourmeter
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Electric Temperature, Pressure, Fuel Gauge or Voltmeter
2 pages
publ. March 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Mechanical Temperature Gauge
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Mechanical Pressure Gauge
2 pages
publ. March 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Mechanical Pressure Gauge
Mechanical Vacuum Gauge
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Instructions
Programmable Speedometer with LCD display
4 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions & Wiring Diagram
Electronic Speedometer
Hall Effect Sender
(older model)
7 pages
publ. - no date given
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Voltmeter
2 pages
publ. March 2000
<1 MB file
Installation & Troubleshooting Guide
Voltmeter
2 pages
publ. March 2000
<1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Tachometer
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operation Instructions
Performance Tachometer
2 pages
publ. February 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Instructions Tachometers
Street Eliminator
Comp Eliminator
Pro Eliminator
Top Eliminator
12 pages
publ. October 2003
1 MB file
Addendum for Installation Instructions
Eliminator Tachometer Filter
2 pages
publ. August 2008
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operation Instructions
for Programmable Tachometer with Hourmeter
4 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operation Instructions
Street Eliminator Tachometer
Comp Eliminator
Pro Eliminator Top Eliminator Tachometers
8 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Programmable Tachnometer
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Pyrometer
Installation Instructions
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Addendum for Installation & Operation Instructions
Xtreme Tachometer
1 pages
publ. January 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Instructions
Xtreme Tachometer
4 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Catalogue
Fuel Systems V6.0
326 pages
publ. 2008
5 MB file
Installation Instructions
Adjustable Fuel Gauge
Tube-Type Fuel Sender
2 pages
publ. February 2001
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Isolator, Fuel Pressure
2 pages
publ. March 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation and Wiring Instructions
Cockpit
Cockpit Royale
Series 1
Heritage Gold
4 pages
publ. September 2003
2 MB file
Installation and Wiring Instructions
Vision
Cockpit Cockpit Royale
Cockpit White
Series 1
Heritage Gold
Industrial
4 pages
publ. November 1995
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Instrument Kit Wiring Harness
2 pages
publ. October 1999
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge (with sender)
2 pages
publ. March 2000
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Pillar Mounting Pod - Single and Dual
1 page
publ. January 1999
< 1 MB file
