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NOTES:
With over 75 years experience with marine propulsion engines, it’s easy to see why Universal marine diesel engines by Westerbeke have led the way in auxiliary marine propulsion. See our Universal Marine Power webpage for company history and contact information, PLUS information about other Universal Marine Power products.
Universal M-40A Overview and History
_Model_Overview_And_History_
Specifications For Universal M-40A
4-Stroke Cycle Diesel Marine Engines
Including Other Marinized Versions & Generators
TABLE KEY:
⊗ = Data Not Available from Data Source. ? = …? = ¿…? = Data Not Confirmed.
DS = Data Source: U = Universal Motor Co. (Westerbeke). BD = BoatDiesel.com = …B.
^ …f = Forum. …w = Webpage. …c = Catalog. …b = Brochure. …s = SpecSheet.
^ …o = Owner’s/Operator’s Manual. …m = Service/Repair/Technical/Workshop/Shop Manual.
^ …1,2,3,A,B,C,etc = Source #, Version, Revision.
CYL = Cylinder Configuration-Number−Liner Type:
^ Cylinder Configuration: u… = Vertical (Upright). I = In-Line.
^ Liner Type: P = Parent/Native Bore. b… = Borable Oversize.
^ ^ Liner type sometimes had to be determined from Shop Manual and/or Parts List.
BORE & STROKE: …mm = Millimeters. …” = …in = Inches.
DISPLACEMENT: …cc = Cubic Centimeters (cm³). …L = Liters (Litres). …ci = Cubic Inches (in³).
⇑ = Base Engine Manufacturer. ⇒ = Engine Marinizer (Mariniser).
MODEL: EC = Engine Code. Cylinder Block Capacity ID Code.
RATING: See the Engine Duty Ratings at the end of the table.
ASP: Aspiration-Fueling: N = Naturally Aspirated. T = Turbocharged.
^ Diesel: M = Mechanical Injection. I = Integral Injector. C = Common Rail. E = Electronic Injection.
POWER: kW = Kilowatts. HP = Horsepower. BHP = Brake Horsepower. MHP = Metric Horsepower.
@RPM = Power Ratings @ Revolutions Per Minute.
YEARS MFR’d: Beginning-Ending. Trailing “–” (Dash) without an Ending Date = Still in Production.
Click on Model Links below for other Model Pages. Click on Data Source Links for Catalogs, Brochures, SpecSheets, Operator’s Manuals, Shop Manuals, etc.
| BASE ENGINE | DS | CYL | BORE | STROKE | BORE | STROKE | DISPLACEMENT |
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| _Mfr_Model_ | DS | uI-⊗−⊗ | ⊗mm | ⊗mm | ⊗in | ⊗in | ⊗cc / ⊗L / ⊗ci |
| ⇑ _MFR_ | |||||||
| MODEL − RATING | DS | ASP | kW | BHP | MHP | @RPM | YEARS MFR'd |
| _Model_ − ⊗ | DS | N-M | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ | 19??-19?? |
| ⇒ _MARINIZER_ | |||||||
| MODEL − RATING | DS | ASP | kW | BHP | MHP | @RPM | YEARS MFR'd |
| _Model_ − ⊗ | DS | N-M | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ | ⊗ | 19??-19?? |
NOTES:
Engine Duty Ratings
Con = Continuous = Commercial
Int = Intermittent = Pleasure Craft
Gen = GenSet = Generator (Constant Speed)
Documentation
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Catalogs:
Westerbeke Product Catalog (English) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Product Catalog (Portuguese) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Product Catalog (Spanish) from Westerbeke.
Brochures:
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SpecSheets/Data Sheets:
Universal SpecSheet for M3-20B Diesel Marine Engine (7/1/2015) From Westerbeke.
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Charts and Graphs:
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Pictures:
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Press Releases (by Date = YYMMDD):
161209 Westerbeke Corporation Affiliate, WBIP LLC, Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Kohler Co from Westerbeke.
Model History:
Westerbeke Propulsion Model History (12/8/05) from Westerbeke.
Serial Number Guide – Manufacture Date Code Identification:
Westerbeke Serial Number Guide – Manufacture Date Code Identification (5/12) from Westerbeke.
Engine Replacement Guide
Engine Replacement Guide 11-11 from Westerbeke.
Installation Manuals/Instructions:
Universal Installation Manual – Marine Engines & Generators (Rev 4) for All (6/1/2016) From Westerbeke.
Installation Diagrams & Drawings with Dimensions:
Universal Installation Drawing 201088 for M3-20B (1/21/2015) From Westerbeke.
Owner’s/Operator’s Manuals:
Universal Operators Manual #200494 (Rev 2) for M3-20A, M3-20B, M-25XPA, M-25XPB, M-35A, M-35B (2/10) from L-36.
Universal Operator’s Manual 200550 (Rev 2) for M3-20B, M-25XPB, M-35B, M-40B, M-50B (2/1/2010) From Westerbeke.
Parts Schematics with Exploded Views & Parts Lists:
Universal Parts List #201009 (Ed 1) for M3-20B (6/01) from Westerbeke.
Universal Parts List #201009 (Ed 1) for M3-20B (6/01) from L-36.
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Parts Supersession Listing:
Universal Superseded Parts Listing (8/1/2015) From Westerbeke.
Universal Parts Supersession Listing (8/14) from Westerbeke.
Parts Bulletins:
Universal Parts Bulletin 2007-1: Part Number Errors M3-20B (4/25/2007) From Westerbeke.
Repair/Service/Technical/Workshop/Shop Manuals:
Universal Service Manual #200562 (Ed 1) for M3-20B (7/01) From Westerbeke.
Universal Service Manual #200562 (Ed 1) for M3-20B (7/01) from L-36.
Wiring Diagrams:
Universal Wiring Diagram #039144 (Rev J) for All (12/12/2008) From Westerbeke.
Universal Wiring Diagram #039144 (Rev K) for All (12/12/2008) From Westerbeke.
Universal Wiring Diagram #039144 (Rev L) for All (12/12/2008) From Westerbeke.
Universal Wiring Diagram #039144 (Rev M) for All (3/2/2009) From Westerbeke.
Universal Wiring Diagram #039144 (Rev N) for All (8/7/2008) From Westerbeke.
Service Bulletins:
Westerbeke Service Bulletin #125: Oil Pressure Switches (8/14/83) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Service Bulletin #136: Shift Lever (2/9/84) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Service Bulletin #155: Keyswitch (6/21/85) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Service Bulletin #238: Fuel Pump Inlet Filter Part Number 048076 (2/28/03) from Westerbeke.
Westerbeke Service Bulletin #242: Manufacture Date Code (8/20/04) from Westerbeke.
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Product Recalls:
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Westerbeke by Bill Parlatore from PassageMaker ©2005
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