Diesel Troubleshooter For Boats
Published on 1. October 2019
96 pages
978-1-912621-16-3 (ISBN)
Description
There is no hard shoulder afloat, and no mechanic around the corner. If your engine breaks down, you'll have to fix it. Open Diesel Troubleshooter, dig out your toolbox, and go to work with confidence. The essential are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel cooling, lubrication and instalation.
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Don Seddon
Diesel Troubleshooter for Boats
Diesel Troubleshooting for Yachts, Motor Cruisers and Canal Boats
Book
09/2001
2nd Edition
Fernhurst Books
€16.50
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Person
Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.A.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1. How it works
- 2. Fuel
- 3. Air
- 4. Cooling
- 5. Lubrication
- 6. Electrical systems
- 7. Installation
- 8. Gearboxes
- 9. Avoiding disasters, and service schedule
- 10. Good engine practice
- 11. Troubleshooting flow chart
- 12. Troubleshooting in more detail
- 13. Laying up
- 14. Onboard engine spares
- Copyright
