Diesel's Afloat: The Must-Have Guide for Diesel Boat Engines (Lifeboats)

This book is essential to every yacht and most large motorboats, which have diesel engines. It will explain how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and repair engines using safe techniques. The definitive manual on diesels – every yacht or motor boat should have one on board Heavily illustrated with approximately 400 colour photographs and diagrams Covers essential maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Easy to use step-by-step guide Follows on from the success of Pat Manley’s Simple Boat Maintenance Pat Manley is the expert in this field Diesels Afloat......Page 4 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 How it all started......Page 18 The modern diesel engine......Page 19 Getting the power to the prop......Page 21 Compression ignition......Page 26 The four stroke cycle......Page 27 Turbo-charging......Page 30 Super-charging......Page 35 The two-stroke diesel engine......Page 36 Injecting the fuel......Page 38 Cold starting......Page 43 Valve gear......Page 46 Decompressors......Page 48 Diesel engine speed control......Page 49 Smoke in the exhaust......Page 52 Cylinder bore glazing......Page 56 Engine power......Page 60 Fuel consumption......Page 65 Read the book......Page 66 Where it’s all going......Page 67 The fuel tank......Page 68 Primary filter......Page 72 Fuel lift pump......Page 74 Engine fine filter......Page 80 Fuel injection pump......Page 82 Fuel injectors......Page 83 Removing air from the fuel system......Page 85 Starting and stopping the engine......Page 87 Biological contamination of fuel......Page 89 Winterisation of the fuel system......Page 91 Water cooling......Page 94 Seawater (raw water) pump......Page 99 Freshwater circulating pump......Page 108 Heat exchangers......Page 109 Syphon break......Page 113 The thermostat......Page 116 Anodes......Page 120 Water strainers......Page 122 Water injection bend......Page 125 Antifreeze......Page 126 Water-logged engine......Page 127 Draining and refilling the cooling system......Page 129 The sump (oil pan)......Page 134 The oil pump......Page 135 The oil filter......Page 136 Crankcase breather......Page 137 Engine lubricating oil......Page 138 5. The Air System......Page 144 The air filter/silencer......Page 147 The exhaust......Page 148 Typical engine electrics block diagrams......Page 150 Engine-driven 12-volt DC alternator......Page 156 Starter motor......Page 167 Dynastart......Page 173 Batteries......Page 174 Speed reduction......Page 186 Types of grearbox......Page 187 Maintenance......Page 192 Troubleshooting......Page 193 Adjusting the tension......Page 196 Measuring the tension......Page 197 Short belt life......Page 198 Twin-lever systems......Page 200 Single-lever controls......Page 201 Dual-station systems......Page 203 Electronic systems......Page 204 Operating cables......Page 205 Maintenance of throttle and gear selectors......Page 207 What is electronic engine management?......Page 214 Troubleshooting......Page 217 A propeller......Page 220 How does a propeller work?......Page 221 Efficiency......Page 222 Thrust......Page 223 Water flow past the propeller......Page 227 Doing the sums......Page 228 Propeller overview......Page 229 Conclusion......Page 237 12. Prevention of Faults......Page 240 Engine won’t start......Page 242 No response to gear selection......Page 249 No water from exhaust......Page 251 Engine overheat alarm operates......Page 252 Alternator/generator warning light illuminates......Page 253 Engine servicing......Page 256 Adjusting the valve clearance......Page 265 Engine mounts......Page 270 Cooling system......Page 274 Air system......Page 275 Cleanliness......Page 276 If the boat is to be laid up out of the water......Page 277 Horizontal alignment......Page 278 Checking angular and vertical alignment......Page 279 Fire detection......Page 284 Types of extinguisher......Page 285 Different types of system......Page 286 Automatic operation......Page 288 My system......Page 289 Engine tools......Page 290 Engine spares and consumables......Page 291 Index......Page 294 Picture Credits......Page 304 Diesel engines are installed in just about every yacht and in most large motorboats. This book explains how to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs using safe techniques. It will help you save money on expensive bills for yard work you could do yourself. Diesels Afloat covers everything from how the diesel engine works to engine electrics, from fault finding to out of season lay-up. With this guide and your engines manual you can be confident in dealing with any problem, and get the best performance from your boat. Table of Contents Preface Introduction The Diesel Engine The Fuel System The Engine Colling System Lubrication The Air System Engine Electrics The Gearbox Drive Belts Throttle & Gear Selection Electronic Engine Management Propellers Prevention of Faults Troubleshooting Maintenance Winterisation Recommissioning Engine Compartment Fire Extinguishers Tools Index

just About Every Yacht And Most Large Motorboats Have A Diesel Engine. This Book Explains How To Prevent Problems, Troubleshoot And Make Repairs Using Safe Techniques, And Save Money On Expensive Yard Services And Work You Could Do Yourself.

this Is The Definitive Guide To Diesel Engines Covering:

•  how The Diesel Engine Works

•  propeller Choice

•  engine Electrics

•  how To Get The Best Out Of Your Engine

•  fault Finding

•  out Of Season Lay-up And Maintenance

• how To Avoid The Majority Of Breakdowns At Sea

armed With diesels Afloat And Your Engine’s Manual You Can Be Confident In Dealing With Any Problem, Save Money And Get The Best Performance Out Of Your Boat.

Learn the techniques you need to know to prevent problems, troubleshoot and make repairs on your diesel boat engine safely.