The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines

by Bartlett, Tim

• ISBN13: 9781408131169
• ISBN10: 1408131161
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-13
• Publisher: Adlard Coles

Summary

The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boat owners 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-color 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

Author Biography

Tim Bartlett began sailing as a child on the Thames near his parents' home. After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools he became a full-time yacht skipper at the Island Cruising Club. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting. Tim Bartlett has written several nautical books including the bestselling Adlard Coles Book of Navigation and Adlard Coles Book Book of Outboard Motors.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the First Edition	p. v
Foreword to the Fourth Edition	p. vi
Why Choose a Diesel?	p. 1
The Basic Engine	p. 2
The basic process	p. 2
Valves	p. 3
The two-stroke cycle	p. 4
Variations on a theme	p. 5
Things to do	p. 6
Fuel System	p. 8
The basic system	p. 8
The single-element injection pump	p. 10
The in-line injection pump	p. 12
The rotary injection pump	p. 12
Injectors	p. 12
High-tech fuel systems	p. 16
Electronic control	p. 16
Unit injectors	p. 17
Common rail injection systems	p. 17
Things to do	p. 17
Air System	p. 21
Air filters	p. 21
Exhaust systems	p. 21
More power	p. 22
Variations on turbocharging	p. 25
Things to do	p. 25
Cooling System	p. 26
The basic system - raw-water cooling	p. 26
The thermostat	p. 27
Raw-water pump	p. 29
Anodes	p. 30
Indirect cooling	p. 30
Circulating pump	p. 31
Skin cooling	p. 31
Oil cooling	p. 34
Things to do	p. 32
Oil System	p. 35
Cleans, cools and protects	p. 35
Pressurised oil systems	p. 35
Oil grades and classes	p. 37
Things to do	p. 38
Electrical System	p. 40
The basic system	p. 40
Making electricity	p. 40
Dynamos	p. 42
Alternators	p. 43
Starter motors	p. 44
Dynastarts	p. 44
Batteries	p. 44
Fuses and circuit breakers	p. 46
Solenoids	p. 46
Things to do	p. 48
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