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About The Book
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner.
Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major topics:
Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major topics:
- Basic diesel theory
- Fuel system maintenance
- The function of filters
- How to keep the engine cool
- How to inspect a water pump impeller
- The function of oil lubrication
- Engine operation and maintenance
- Engine instrumentation systems
Product Details
- Publisher: Lyons Press (April 2, 2024)
- Length: 146 pages
- ISBN13: 9781574093599
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Starting with basic diesel theory, the author takes you through fuel system maintenance, filters, keeping the engine cool, inspecting a water-pump impeller, lubrication and electrical troubleshooting. You'll certainly be better armed in the end than you were in the beginning.
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