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    Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine by Simpson, Andrew;

    An Illustrated Guide to Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

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    Product details:

    • Publisher International Marine Publishing
    • Date of Publication 18 October 2007

    • ISBN 9780071493437
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages120 pages
    • Size 234x187x6 mm
    • Weight 291 g
    • Language English
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    Short description:

    The Diesel Engine Manual for the Rest of Us

    If you were surprised to learn that your boat?s engine has no spark plugs, you?re not alone. If you?re like the rest of us, you want to know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you haven?t come across a simple, nontechnical treatment of the subject.

    Until now, that is. Designed especially for non-mechanically inclined boatowners, Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine is clear, direct, and richly illustrated to show you what your engine?s components look like and how they work. Developed by the Royal Yachting Association--whose seamanship courses are considered the worldwide gold standard for boating education--the book has been fully revised and adapted for North American boatowners. You?ll find:



    • Simple yet complete information on how your engine works and the half-dozen things to check first when it fails to work as it should

    • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs

    • Everything powerboaters and diesel-auxiliary sailboat owners need to know to use their engines with confidence



    Andrew Simpson has been continuously involved in the marine industry since he was 13. A deck officer in the British Mercantile Marine, Andrew is also a practicing yacht designer, boatbuilder, and boat surveyor as well as a prolific contributor to many sailing magazines and a consulting editor for Practical Boat Owner. He has written several books on boating.

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    Long description:

    The Diesel Engine Manual for the Rest of Us

    If you were surprised to learn that your boat?s engine has no spark plugs, you?re not alone. If you?re like the rest of us, you want to know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you haven?t come across a simple, nontechnical treatment of the subject.

    Until now, that is. Designed especially for non-mechanically inclined boatowners, Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine is clear, direct, and richly illustrated to show you what your engine?s components look like and how they work. Developed by the Royal Yachting Association--whose seamanship courses are considered the worldwide gold standard for boating education--the book has been fully revised and adapted for North American boatowners. You?ll find:



    • Simple yet complete information on how your engine works and the half-dozen things to check first when it fails to work as it should

    • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs

    • Everything powerboaters and diesel-auxiliary sailboat owners need to know to use their engines with confidence



    The Diesel Engine Manual for the Rest of Us

    If you were surprised to learn that your boat?s engine has no spark plugs, you?re not alone. If you?re like the rest of us, you want to know how your engine works and how to keep it working, but you haven?t come across a simple, nontechnical treatment of the subject.

    Until now, that is. Designed especially for non-mechanically inclined boatowners, Know Your Boat's Diesel Engine is clear, direct, and richly illustrated to show you what your engine?s components look like and how they work. Developed by the Royal Yachting Association--whose seamanship courses are considered the worldwide gold standard for boating education--the book has been fully revised and adapted for North American boatowners. You?ll find:



    • Simple yet complete information on how your engine works and the half-dozen things to check first when it fails to work as it should

    • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs

    • Everything powerboaters and diesel-auxiliary sailboat owners need to know to use their engines with confidence

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    Table of Contents:

    Introduction



    1. How Diesel Engines Work



    The Four-Stroke Cycle



    Turbocharging



    Aftercooling or Intercooling?



    The Two-Stroke Cycle



    Direct and Indirect Injection



    2. The Fuel System



    What Is Diesel Fuel?



    The Basic Fuel System



    The Tank ? Diesel "Bugs" ? The Ideal Tank ? Water-Separating Filter (Pre-Filter) ? Fuel Lift Pump ? Fine Filter (Secondary Filter)


    The Injection Process



    Common Rail Systems



    3. The Air System



    Air Filters



    Exhaust



    Siphon Breaks ? Watertrap Silencers ? Exhaust Temperature Alarms


    4. The Engine Cooling System



    Raw-Water Cooling



    Indirect Cooling (Heat Exchanger)



    Keel Cooling


    Parts of the Cooling System



    Thermostats ? Seacocks and Strainers ? A Pair of Pumps


    5. The Electrical System



    Electrical Circuits



    Ground Return ? Insulated Return


    Alternators



    Better Charging


    Types of Batteries



    Engine Starting



    Stopping the Engine



    6. The Lubrication System



    What Is Lubricating Oil?



    Oil Filters



    Oil Pump



    Gearbox Lubrication



    Oil Coolers



    7. The Transmission and Drive Train



    Direct Drive via Gearbox, Shaft, and Propeller



    Gearboxes ? Shaft Couplings ? Stuffing Boxes ? Shaft Bearings ? Propellers


    Integrated Drives



    Stern Drives ? "Pod" Systems ? Sail Drives ? Water Jets


    8. Engine Controls



    Cable Systems



    Dual-Station Controls


    9. Starting and Stopping Your Engine



    Pre-Start Check



    Starting



    A Few Running Checks



    Stopping the Engine



    10. Troubleshooting Your Engine



    The Engine Won?t Turn Over



    The Engine Turns Over but Won?t Start



    The Engine Runs but Exhibits Abnormal Symptoms



    Smoke Signals ? Shake, Rattle, and Roll ? General Lack of Performance ? The Engine Hunts or Dies ? Overheating Alarm Sounds ? Oil Warning Light or Alarm Activated ? Alternator Charge Alarm Sounds


    11. Maintaining Your Engine



    Basic Maintenance Intervals



    Daily When in Use ? Weekly When in Use ? Annually


    As Recommended by the Engine Manufacturer



    Scheduled by the Seasons



    Winterizing ? Once Spring Has Sprung


    Tools



    Mechanical Toolkit ? Electrical Toolkit


    Spares



    Electrical Spares


    12. Critical Procedures and How to Do Them



    Take Care of Your Fuel Filters



    Draining a Watertrap ? Replacing Filter Elements ? Cartridge-Type Filters ? Replaceable-Element Filters ? Spin-On Filters


    Bleeding the Fuel System



    Changing the Oil and Filter



    Extracting the Old Oil ? Replacing the Filter ? Refill the Oil


    Changing Gearbox Oil



    Changing or Adjusting the Alternator Belt



    Adjusting a Packed Gland



    Repacking a Stern Gland



    Changing a Thermostat



    Testing a Thermostat


    Renewing the Freshwater Coolant



    Replacing the Raw-Water Pump Impeller



    Adjusting Valve Clearance



    Battery Maintenance



    Replacing Engine Anodes



    Care of Air Filters



    13. Emergency Procedures



    Engine Overheats because of Thermostat Failure



    Bypassing the Ignition Switch or Solenoid



    Stopping a ?Runaway? Engine



    Dealing with an Engine Fire



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