Marine Diesel Engines

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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.

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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:

• Diagnose and repair engine problems
• Perform routine and annual maintenance
• Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine

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

List of Troubleshooting Charts

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Introduction

OnePrinciples of Operation

Compression Ignition

Converting Heat to Power

Expansion and Cooling

Gasoline Engines

Cost and Power-to-Weight

Types of Diesels

Principal Engine Components

TwoDetails of Operation

Section One: The Air Supply

Volumetric EfficiencyNaturally Aspirated EnginesSuperchargers and TurbochargersIntercoolers and Aftercoolers

Section Two: Combustion

The Importance of TurbulenceInjector Spray PatternsTechniques for Creating Turbulence

Section Three: Fuel Injection

Jerk (In-Line) PumpsDistributor (Rotary) PumpsUnit InjectorsCommon Rail SystemsInjectorsLift Pumps

Section Four: Governors

Simple GovernorsVacuum Governors

Section Five: Electronic Engine Controls

NetworkingLimping Home

Section Six: Keeping Things Cool

Raw-Water CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingKeel CoolingWet and Dry ExhaustsThreeRoutine Maintenance: Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

Section One: Clean Air

Routine Maintenance

Section Two: Clean Fuel

LubricationContaminationFuel HandlingFuel Filters

Section Three: Clean Oil

The API "Donut"Oil ChangesChanging Filters

Section Four: General Cleanliness

Clean WaterClean Electrical SystemsA Clean EngineScheduled OverhaulsWinterizingFourTroubleshooting, Part One: Failure to Start

Section One: Failure to Crank

Water in the EngineStarter Motor Does Not CrankInertia and Preengaged StartersCircuit TestingMotor and Solenoid Disassembly, Inspection, and Repair

Section Two: Failure to Fire

An Unobstructed AirflowAchieving Ignition TemperaturesFuel ProblemsFiveTroubleshooting, Part Two: Overheating, Smoke, Loss of Performance, and Other Problems

Overheating

Smoke

Loss of Performance

Oil-Related Problems

Inadequate Turbocharger Performance

Problems with Engine Instrumentation

A Do-it-Yourself Engine Survey

SixRepair Procedures, Part One: Cooling, Exhaust, and Injection Systems

The Cooling System

Water Pumps

The Exhaust System

Governors

Fuel Injection Pumps

Injectors

Gaskets

SevenRepair Procedures, Part Two: Decarbonizing

Preparatory Steps

Cylinder Head Removal

Valves

Cylinders

Pistons and Connecting Rods

Piston Rings

Replacing Pistons and Connecting Rods

Replacing Cylinder Heads

Retiming an Engine

Accessory Equipment

EightMarine Transmissions

Planetary Transmissions

Two-Shaft Transmissions

Variations on a Theme

Shaft Brakes

Transmission Maintenance

Troubleshooting and Repairs

NineEngine Selection and Installation

Section One: Engine Selection

Matching an Engine to Its LoadHow Much Horsepower Do You Need?BHP, SHP, and Auxiliary Equipment

Section Two: Propeller Sizing and Selection

Propeller SizingPropeller Selection

Section Three: Connecting the Transmission to the Propeller

CouplingsEngine AlignmentConstant-Velocity JointsShaft SealsStruts and Bearings

Section Four: Auxiliary Systems

VentilationFuel TanksCoolingExhaustAuxiliary EquipmentSome Electrical ConsiderationsServiceabilityPostscript: Diesel-Electric PropulsionAppendices

A.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

B.Tools

C.Spare Parts

D.Useful Tables

E.Freeing Frozen Parts and Fasteners

Glossary

Index