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Daihatsu
8DK-36
The Daihatsu 8DK-36 is an eight‑cylinder, medium‑speed marine diesel main engine delivering up to 5 760 kW at 600 rpm, designed for dual fuel operation (HFO and MDO) with a proven track record in bulk carriers and product tankers.
5760.0 kW
Power
Engine Specifications
8
Cylinders
360 mm
Bore
520 mm
Stroke
5,760 kW
MCR Power
600.0 rpm
MCR RPM
4-stroke
Stroke Type
Family: Daihatsu Diesel DK
· Tier: IMO Tier II
· Fuel: HFO, MDO
Other Cylinder Configurations 17
5DC-17
5 cyl
· 700 kW
5DK-20e
5 cyl
· 1,000 kW
5DK-26
5 cyl
· 1,750 kW
5DK-28e
5 cyl
· 2,050 kW
5DK-32
5 cyl
· 2,700 kW
6DC-17
6 cyl
· 840 kW
6DC-32
6 cyl
· 3,180 kW
6DK-20e
6 cyl
· 1,200 kW
6DK-26
6 cyl
· 2,100 kW
6DK-28e
6 cyl
· 2,460 kW
6DK-32
6 cyl
· 3,240 kW
6DK-36
6 cyl
· 4,320 kW
8DC-17
8 cyl
· 1,120 kW
8DC-32
8 cyl
· 4,240 kW
8DK-20e
8 cyl
· 1,600 kW
8DK-28e
8 cyl
· 3,280 kW
8DK-32
8 cyl
· 4,320 kW
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
6DK-32 Rated Power
3000 PS / 2206 kW @ 720 RPM (Skyline Ships verification)
Bore/Stroke Pattern
320mm bore / 400mm stroke inferred but unverified for DK-32
Mean Effective Pressure (estimated)
2.59 MPa (per DC-32e analogous design)
Piston Speed (estimated)
9.6 m/sec @ 720 rpm
Design Class
Medium-speed marine auxiliary diesel engine
Fuel System
MDO/HFO with fuel changeover capability
Cylinder Head Assembly
Pressure-tested; requires assembly caution for intake/exhaust valves
unified from engine model
True
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Common failures & inspection points
Fuel injection pump tappet adjustment screw loosening on DK-28 and DK-32 engines - documented preventive measures required
Engine-driven cooling water pump maintenance/parts replacement required on DK-26, DK-28, DK-32, DK-36 series
Valve assembly critical tolerance - caution required for intake and exhaust valve assembly on DK-32 engines
Exhaust valve guide and spindle wear limits exist but specific numeric limits not publicly accessible
Imitation parts degrade performance and void certification per Daihatsu warnings - genuine parts required
Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.
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