The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors

Aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics, The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors is a boon to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine. Covering both 2 and 4 stroke engines, the book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power, and then looks at each of the sub-systems that allow those processes to take place: - the fuel system - the ignition system - cooling and lubrication - the electrical system - transmission and controls The book includes sections on routine maintenance and fault finding, and even has a ph.;Cover; Title Page; Contents; Foreword; 1 ... and all because the lady loves ice-cream; The main parts of an outboard; Sizes and types; Why this book?; 2 The Basic Process: Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow; Four-stroke petrol engines; Valves; Two-stroke petrol engines; Diesel engines; Things to do; 3 Fuel System; Fuel tanks; Primer bulb; Filters; Fuel pump; Carburettor; Fuel injection; Things to do; 4 Ignition System; Electrical basics; Magnetos; Timing; Spark plugs; Kill switches; Stop switches; Things to do; 5 Cooling System; The thermostat; The water pump; Things to do; 6 Lubrication. Cover Title Page Contents Foreword 1 ... and all because the lady loves ice-cream The main parts of an outboard Sizes and types Why this book? 2 The Basic Process: Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow Four-stroke petrol engines Valves Two-stroke petrol engines Diesel engines Things to do 3 Fuel System Fuel tanks Primer bulb Filters Fuel pump Carburettor Fuel injection Things to do 4 Ignition System Electrical basics Magnetos Timing Spark plugs Kill switches Stop switches Things to do 5 Cooling System The thermostat The water pump Things to do 6 Lubrication. Four-stroke lubricationTwo-stroke lubrication Oil types and classes Grease Things to do 7 Starters and Electrics Recoil starters Motors and generators Batteries Electrical systems Things to do 8 Transmission Gearboxes Propellers Things to do 9 Control Systems Throttle and gear controls Steering controls Trim and tilt systems Things to do 10 Tools and Working Practices Nuts and bolts Locking devices Pipe fittings Seals and gaskets Tools Tricks of the trade Tool kit 11 Undrowning an Engine Prompt action 12 Maintenance and Fault-finding Flooding Testing for a spark. Checking spark plug conditionDaily maintenance Routine maintenance Fault finding table 1 Fault finding table 2 Fault finding table 3 Things to do: Laying up or winterising Acknowledgements eCopyright. The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English it explains how a diesel engine works, and how to look after it, and takes into account developments in engine technology. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with new full-colour photos and diagrams. Tim Bartlett explains how the engine uses simple processes to covert fuel to power, and then looks at the various sub-systems that allow those processes to take place. He also advises on tools, winterizing and provides hints, tips and helpful fault-finding tables. Systems covered include: fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller and transmission and control. 'Strongly recommended for anyone who has anything to do with the diesel engine' Nautical Magazine 'A winner' Classic Boat 'The next best thing to taking the course itself' Motor Boats Monthly Aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics, The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors is a boon to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine. Covering both 2 and 4 stroke engines, the book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power, and then looks at each of the sub-systems that allow those processes to take place: - the fuel system - the ignition system - cooling and lubrication - the electrical system - transmission and controls The book includes sections on routine maintenance and fault finding, and even has a photo sequence showing the vital first aid required to save the life of an outboard engine that has been dropped overboard! 'Explains in clear, jargon-free English how an outboard works and how to look after it' Kelvin Hughes 'An excellent book, well thought out and well written' Motorboats Monthly In clear, jargon-free English The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines explains how a diesel engine works,and how to look after it, and takes into account developments inengine technology. Includes helpful tables and troubleshooting checklists.