John C. Payne: Understanding Marine Diesels, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner.
Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major topics: Basic diesel theory
Fuel system maintenance
The function of filters
How to keep the engine cool
How to inspect a water pump impeller
The function of oil lubrication
Engine operation and maintenance
Engine instrumentation systems