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By means of superb step by step photos and detailed diagrams, Jean-Luc Pallas explains in simple terms the operation of a diesel engine, and shows how to maintain as well as repair it should it break down. He explains:
- The different engine parts and what they do
- How the engine propels the boat
- Simple maintenance tasks to keep the engine in good working order
- Typical problem areas wich can lead to breakdown
- Troubleshooting tables to enable you to diagnose and then fix the problem
- How to winterise your diesel engine in one short afternoon



Índice:

1. THEORY
History
Diesel engine evolution
Distribution networks
1.1. THE PROPULSION SYSTEM
1.2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Engine design
Fixed parts
Moving parts
Commonly used terms
1.3. DIESEL ENGINE TYPES
Direct injection engines
Indirect injection engines
1.4. FUEL/AIR SUPPLY IN DIESEL ENGINES
Air supply
Engine fuel supply
How the injection pump works
1.5. LUBRICATION
1.6. OIL TYPES
Which oil do you choose?
1.7. OIL CONSUMPTION
1.8. THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air cooling
Water cooling
1.9. PROPULSION
The gearbox
The drive shaft assembly
S-Drive transmission
1.10. POWER
1.11. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Batteries
Starting system
Charging system

2. MAINTENANCE
2.1. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
2.2. SERVIVE TABLE
2.3. BASIC TOOL KIT
Checking the engine oil level
Changing the engine oil; replacing the oil filter
Checking the gearbox oil level
Changing the oil on an S-Drive transmission
Changing and cleaning fuel filters
Bleeding the fuel system
Changing the anodes
Checking and replacing the drive shaft
Servicing the direct cooling system
Servicing the indirect cooling system
Chacking the seawater pump impeller
Checking the thermostat
Checking the heat exchanger cap
Checking the battery
Recharging the battery
Adjusting the valve clearances
Maintaining and adjusting a stuffing box
Checking a rotary seal
Changing the stuffing box packing
Replacing the cutless bearing
Servicing the propeller shaft lip seal
Aligning the propeller shaft
Removing the propeller
Torque table for standard bolts

3. REPAIRS
Removing the cylinder head
Replacing the head gasket
Recondditioning the cylinder head
Dismantling the engine
Checking the piston/con-rod/cylinder assembly
Reassembling the engine
Reconditioning or replacing your engine
Checking the injection pump timing
Changing the timing belt
Checking the injectors
Removing and checking an injector
Reconditioning the injectors
Replacing the starter motor
Replacing the alternator
Checking the glow plugs
Checking the charrging system
Checking the starter motor
Checking the alternator
Checking and measuring stray current on the engine
Checking and measuring stray current on an S-Drive
Changing the protective anodes on an S-Drive
Testing the compression
Checking the oil pressure

4. BREAKDOWNS

5. WINTERISING
Twenty steps to good winterising
Restarting the engine after winter storage

INDEX