Stress-Free Engine Maintenance
Published on 18. August 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-4729-8855-3 (ISBN)
Description
Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it. Learn how to change a filter and impeller, how to ensure the engine doesn't overheat, and much more.
This visual and jargon-free book covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including:
- Basic principles of how an engine works
- Fuel, cooling and air systems
- Engine electrical systems
- Gearboxes and drives
- Checklists (e.g. before starting and once running)
- Most common causes of breakdown
- Troubleshooting
Like the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling 'Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable way, with the use of diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward, and with minimum stress. There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and useful lessons learned. If you find the prospect of fixing
anything to do with the engine daunting, then this is the book for you.
Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is a key addition to any boat's bookshelf, ready to remind the skipper how to deal with problems and keep everything running smoothly.
This visual and jargon-free book covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including:
- Basic principles of how an engine works
- Fuel, cooling and air systems
- Engine electrical systems
- Gearboxes and drives
- Checklists (e.g. before starting and once running)
- Most common causes of breakdown
- Troubleshooting
Like the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling 'Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable way, with the use of diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward, and with minimum stress. There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and useful lessons learned. If you find the prospect of fixing
anything to do with the engine daunting, then this is the book for you.
Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is a key addition to any boat's bookshelf, ready to remind the skipper how to deal with problems and keep everything running smoothly.
Reviews / Votes
deservedly popular ... takes boatowners through all aspects of engine maintenance in a straightforward and jargon-free manner. * Practical Boat Owner *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Colour photographs and diagrams throughout
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
463 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-8855-3 (9781472988553)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Duncan Wells | Jonathan Parker
Stress-Free Engine Maintenance
E-Book
08/2022
1st Edition
Adlard Coles Nautical
€20.99
Available for download
Duncan Wells | Jonathan Parker
Stress-Free Engine Maintenance
E-Book
08/2022
1st Edition
Adlard Coles Nautical
€20.99
Available for download
Persons
Duncan Wells is an RYA instructor and sailing school principal. He has written for many leading boating magazines in the UK and US. He is the author of the bestselling Stress-Free Sailing, Stress-Free Navigation and Stress-Free Motorboating (all published by Adlard Coles), which have helped countless sailors and motorboaters learn trouble-free boating techniques. He lives in Buckinghamshire.
Jonathan Parker worked as operations manager of Sea Start (the AA of the sea), where he attended more than 3,000 callouts. He runs his own boat servicing and repair company, Parker Marine Services. He is a partner in Parker Adams Boat Sales (who lead the way in walk-through videos and drone spectaculars) and Parker Adams Charters. He is an RYA Powerboat Instructor and teaches the RYA Diesel Engine Course. He lives in Hampshire.
Jonathan Parker worked as operations manager of Sea Start (the AA of the sea), where he attended more than 3,000 callouts. He runs his own boat servicing and repair company, Parker Marine Services. He is a partner in Parker Adams Boat Sales (who lead the way in walk-through videos and drone spectaculars) and Parker Adams Charters. He is an RYA Powerboat Instructor and teaches the RYA Diesel Engine Course. He lives in Hampshire.
Content
Preface
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index