Marine Diesel Engine Basics

Marine Diesel Engine Basics

If your boat has a marine diesel engine then you must know how to service it and properly maintain it!

Whether you are a weekend boater or a long-distance sailor you must be able to maintain your marine engine and make repairs when on the water. Lack of engine knowledge can lead to disaster!

Laurence Burgin has written a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow marine diesel engine manual for any marine diesel engine owner. This isn't just theory, but rather a Qualified Shipwright's proven methods that will give you an understanding of how your marine engine works and help you build your confidence as a boat owner.

These are just some of the topics covered:

» The mechanical cycles of a marine diesel engines.

» The components in a typical raw water cooled engine.

» The fuel system and why fuel tanks must be kept clean and full.

» The engine layout and engine alignment.

» Bleeding the fuel lines, and understanding the fuel system schematic.

» Complete step-by-step instructions to changing the fuel filter.

» Understanding the oil system.

» How to change the engine oil.

» Understanding the marine exhaust system.

» Discover which tools you MUST carry on board and also the additional tools you should have for offshore sailing.

» Engine cooling, raw water pumps and cooling system checks.

» How to replace the sea water pump impeller. Includes an impeller troubleshooting guide.

» Unravel electrical theory and systems.

» Basic electrical circuits.

» Balancing your battery usage.

» Using glow plugs or heater plugs.

» Recommended spare parts for a marine diesel engine.

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