Summary
If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on--at least occasionally--this book was written for you. Nigel Calder, a diesel mechanic of many years' experience, a good writer, and perceptive teacher, has written a guide that is clear, logical, and acutally interesting. A boatowner born with a monkey wrench in his hand will find Marine Diesel Engines useful and agreeable; a mechanical illiterate will find it a godsend.
Here in nine extensively illustrated chapters is everything you need to keep you diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently--saving you a world of frustration, discomfort, and even peril, not to mention time-and-a-half weekend mechanics' charges.
"One of the best books on marine diesels to appear in some time."--Ocean Navigator
"The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World
"Even if you never intend to put a spanner near your engine, and know your mechanic's home phone number by heart, this book deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting, London
"Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World
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Table of Contents
List of Troubleshooting Charts
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
One. Principles of Operation
Compression Ignition
Converting Heat to Power
Expansion and Cooling
Gasoline Engines
Cost and Power-to-Weight
Types of Diesels
The Crankshaft
Valves and Timing
Cylinders and Other Parts
Two. Details of Operation
Section One: The Air Supply
Section Two: Combustion
Section Three: Fuel Injection
Section Four: Governors
Section Five: Keeping Things Cool
Three. Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness
Clean Air
Clean Fuel
Clean Oil
Changing Filters
A Clean Engine
Four. Troubleshooting, Part One: Failure to Start
Section One: Failure to Crank
Section Two: Failure to Fire
An Unobstructed Airflow
Five. Troubleshooting, Part Two: Overheating, Smoke, Knocks, and Other Problems
Overheating
Smoke
Knocks
Misfiring Cylinders
Seizure
Poor Pick-up
Sticking or Bent Valve Stems
Engine Runaway
High Exhaust Back Pressure
High Crankcase Pressure
Water in the Crankcase
Low Oil Pressure
Rising Oil Level
(and more...)
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