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

Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Diesel Engine -- How it all started -- The modern diesel engine -- Getting the power to the prop -- Compression ignition -- The four stroke cycle -- Multi-cylinder engines -- Turbo-charging -- Super-charging -- The two-stroke diesel engine -- Injecting the fuel -- Cold starting -- Valve gear -- Decompressors -- Diesel engine speed control -- Smoke in the exhaust -- Cylinder bore glazing -- Engine power -- Fuel consumption -- Operation of the engine -- Read the book Where itâ#x80 #x99 s all going2. The Fuel System -- The fuel tank -- Primary filter -- Fuel lift pump -- Engine fine filter -- Fuel injection pump -- Fuel injectors -- Removing air from the fuel system -- Starting and stopping the engine -- Biological contamination of fuel -- Winterisation of the fuel system -- 3. The Engine Cooling System -- Air cooling -- Water cooling -- Water flow failure -- Seawater (raw water) pump -- Sabb water pump -- Freshwater circulating pump -- Heat exchangers -- Syphon break -- The thermostat -- Anodes Water strainersWater injection bend -- Dry riser -- Antifreeze -- Water-logged engine -- Draining and refilling the cooling system -- 4. Lubrication -- The sump (oil pan) -- The strainer -- The oil pump -- Pressure relief valve -- The oil filter -- Crankcase breather -- Engine lubricating oil -- 5. The Air System -- The air filter/silencer -- The exhaust -- 6. Engine Electrics -- Typical engine electrics block diagrams -- Engine-driven 12-volt DC alternator -- Starter motor -- Dynastart -- Batteries -- 7. The Gearbox -- Speed reduction Forward and asternNeutral -- Gearwheels -- Types of grearbox -- Lubrication -- Maintenance -- Troubleshooting -- 8. Drive Belts -- Adjusting the tension -- Measuring the tension -- Short belt life -- 9. Throttle and Gear Selection -- Twin-lever systems -- Single-lever controls -- Dual-station systems -- Electronic systems -- Operating cables -- Maintenance of throttle and gear selectors -- 10. Electronic Engine Management -- What is electronic engine management? -- Troubleshooting -- 11. Propellers -- Introduction -- A propeller How does a propeller work?Slip -- Efficiency -- Thrust -- Fixed pitch propellers -- Water flow past the propeller -- Doing the sums -- Propeller overview -- Conclusion -- 12. Prevention of Faults -- 13. Troubleshooting -- Engine wonâ#x80 #x99 t start -- No response to throttle -- No response to gear selection -- No water from exhaust -- Engine overheat alarm operates -- Engine low oil pressure alarm operates -- Alternator/generator warning light illuminates -- 14. Maintenance -- Engine servicing -- Adjusting the valve clearance -- Engine mounts Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. The Diesel Engine -- How it all started -- The modern diesel engine -- Getting the power to the prop -- Compression ignition -- The four stroke cycle -- Multi-cylinder engines -- Turbo-charging -- Super-charging -- The two-stroke diesel engine -- Injecting the fuel -- Cold starting -- Valve gear -- Decompressors -- Diesel engine speed control -- Smoke in the exhaust -- Cylinder bore glazing -- Engine power -- Fuel consumption -- Operation of the engine -- Read the book Where itâ#x80 #x99 s all going2. The Fuel System -- The fuel tank -- Primary filter -- Fuel lift pump -- Engine fine filter -- Fuel injection pump -- Fuel injectors -- Removing air from the fuel system -- Starting and stopping the engine -- Biological contamination of fuel -- Winterisation of the fuel system -- 3. The Engine Cooling System -- Air cooling -- Water cooling -- Water flow failure -- Seawater (raw water) pump -- Sabb water pump -- Freshwater circulating pump -- Heat exchangers -- Syphon break -- The thermostat -- Anodes Water strainersWater injection bend -- Dry riser -- Antifreeze -- Water-logged engine -- Draining and refilling the cooling system -- 4. Lubrication -- The sump (oil pan) -- The strainer -- The oil pump -- Pressure relief valve -- The oil filter -- Crankcase breather -- Engine lubricating oil -- 5. The Air System -- The air filter/silencer -- The exhaust -- 6. Engine Electrics -- Typical engine electrics block diagrams -- Engine-driven 12-volt DC alternator -- Starter motor -- Dynastart -- Batteries -- 7. The Gearbox -- Speed reduction Forward and asternNeutral -- Gearwheels -- Types of grearbox -- Lubrication -- Maintenance -- Troubleshooting -- 8. Drive Belts -- Adjusting the tension -- Measuring the tension -- Short belt life -- 9. Throttle and Gear Selection -- Twin-lever systems -- Single-lever controls -- Dual-station systems -- Electronic systems -- Operating cables -- Maintenance of throttle and gear selectors -- 10. Electronic Engine Management -- What is electronic engine management? -- Troubleshooting -- 11. Propellers -- Introduction -- A propeller How does a propeller work?Slip -- Efficiency -- Thrust -- Fixed pitch propellers -- Water flow past the propeller -- Doing the sums -- Propeller overview -- Conclusion -- 12. Prevention of Faults -- 13. Troubleshooting -- Engine wonâ#x80 #x99 t start -- No response to throttle -- No response to gear selection -- No water from exhaust -- Engine overheat alarm operates -- Engine low oil pressure alarm operates -- Alternator/generator warning light illuminates -- 14. Maintenance -- Engine servicing -- Adjusting the valve clearance -- Engine mounts 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.

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