Automotive Why Do Marine Diesel Engines Have Different Firing Orders?

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Marine diesel engines have varying firing orders, such as counterclockwise (CCW) 1-5-3-6-4-2 and clockwise (CW) 1-4-2-6-3-5, primarily for balance and efficiency. The firing order can depend on the engine configuration, including whether it is a two-stroke or four-stroke engine, and whether it is inline or V-shaped. Straight-six engines typically achieve perfect balance with a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4, while medium-speed marine engines often use a different sequence. Additionally, when using matched pairs of counter-rotating engines, variations in components like camshafts and lubrication systems are necessary. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing performance and reliability in marine applications.
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Firing order, from CCW and CW
This is my question, the reason for the difference in the firing order What is for diesel engines? Example CCW 1,5,3,6,4,2 CW is a 1,42,6,3,5
 
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TL;DR Summary: Firing order, from CCW and CW

This is my question, the reason for the difference in the firing order What is for diesel engines? Example CCW 1,5,3,6,4,2 CW is a 1,42,6,3,5
Balance? A little more information would be useful.
 
Two stroke, or four stroke?
Inline 6, or V6 ?
Numbered from the front or the rear?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firing_order#Common_firing_orders
"Straight-six engines typically use a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4, which results in perfect primary and secondary balance. However, a firing order of 1-2-4-6-5-3 is common on medium-speed marine engines."

Where a matched pair of counter rotating engines is used, the cranks may be the same, but the camshafts, fuel injection pump drive, and the oil lubrication pump will be different. The optimum bearing lubrication points will also be different.
 
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