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Niger Calder is the author of Marine Diesel Engines (1987, 1991) and Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual (1989, 1995), the success of which has made him the most sought-after marine how-to writer in the U.S. and U.K. He has published more than 800 magazine articles in SAIL, Cruising World, Ocean Navigator, Yachting World, etc., and lectures on cruising to sell-out crowds. He is also the author of The Cruising Guide to The Northwest Caribbean (IM, 1991) and Cuba: A Cruising Guide (Imray, 1996). He will be testing his newest ideas with his family during a six-month cruise to the Caribbean and South America this winter.
Klappentext
Praise for this boating classic:"The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."-Sailing World"Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."-Motor Boat & Yachting"Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."-Cruising WorldKeep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanicMarine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 years. Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies, Nigel Calder's bestseller has everything you need to keep your diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently. Marine Diesel Engines explains how to:
Zusammenfassung
Suitable for do-it-yourself boatowners, this book is updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies. It explains how to: diagnose and repair engine problems, perform routine and annual maintenance, and, extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine.
Inhalt
OnePrinciples of Operation
TwoDetails of Operation
Volumetric EfficiencyNaturally Aspirated EnginesSuperchargers and TurbochargersIntercoolers and Aftercoolers
The Importance of TurbulenceInjector Spray PatternsTechniques for Creating Turbulence
Jerk (In-Line) PumpsDistributor (Rotary) PumpsUnit InjectorsCommon Rail SystemsInjectorsLift Pumps
Simple GovernorsVacuum Governors
NetworkingLimping Home
Raw-Water CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingKeel CoolingWet and Dry ExhaustsThreeRoutine Maintenance: Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness
Routine Maintenance
LubricationContaminationFuel HandlingFuel Filters
The API "Donut"Oil ChangesChanging Filters
Clean WaterClean Electrical SystemsA Clean EngineScheduled OverhaulsWinterizingFourTroubleshooting, Part One: Failure to Start
Water in the EngineStarter Motor Does Not CrankInertia and Preengaged StartersCircuit TestingMotor and Solenoid Disassembly, Inspection, and Repair
An Unobstructed AirflowAchieving Ignition TemperaturesFuel ProblemsFiveTroubleshooting, Part Two: Overheating, Smoke, Loss of Performance, and Other Problems
SixRepair Procedures, Part One: Cooling, Exhaust, and Injection Systems
SevenRepair Procedures, Part Two: Decarbonizing
EightMarine Transmissions
NineEngine Selection and Installation
Matching an Engine to Its LoadHow Much Horsepower Do You Need?BHP, SHP, and Auxiliary Equipment
Propeller SizingPropeller Selection
CouplingsEngine AlignmentConstant-Velocity JointsShaft SealsStruts and Bearings
VentilationFuel TanksCoolingExhaustAuxiliary EquipmentSome Electrical ConsiderationsServiceabilityPostscript: Diesel-Electric PropulsionAppendices