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Marine Diesel Engines Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

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ISBN-10: 0070096120

ISBN-13: 9780070096127

Edition: 2nd 1992

Authors: Nigel Stuart Calder

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List price: $24.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Nigel Calder is a prolific science writer who has contributed to both British and American publications, including Science and Nation. He wrote the script for the television series Einsteins Universe. His book Magic Cosmoswas shortlisted for the 2004 Aventis Science Book Prize.

List of Troubleshooting Charts
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
Principles of Operation Compression Ignition Converting Heat to Power Expansion and Cooling Gasoline Engines Cost and Power-to-Weight
Types of Diesels
The Crankshaft Valves and Timing Cylinders and Other
Details of Operation
The Air Supply The Oxygen Supply Volumetric Efficiency Naturally Aspirated Engines Superchargers and Turbochargers Intercoolers and Aftercoolers
Combustion The Importance of Turbulence Injector Spray Patterns Techniques for Creating Turbulence
Fuel Injection Jerk Pumps Distributor Pumps Common Rail Systems Injectors Lift Pumps
Governors Simple Governors Vacuum Governors
Keeping Things Cool Raw-Water Cooling Heat Exchanger Cooling Keel Cooling Wet and Dry Exhausts Two-Cycle Engines
Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness Clean Air Clean Fuel Clean Oil Changing Filters A Clean Engine
Troubleshooting
Failure to Start
Failure to Crank Water in the Engine Starter
Motor Circuits Inertia and Pre-Engaged Starters Battery
Testing Circuit Tests Motor and Solenoid Diassembly, Inspection, and Repair Flywheel Ring Gear
Failure to Fire An Unobstructed Airflow Ignition Temperatures: Cold-Start Devices
Compression
Cranking Speed Fuel Problems: Check the Obvious
Solenoid Valve
Fuel Filters
Bleeding (Purging) a Fuel System
Persistent Air in the Fuel Supply
Lift Pump (Feed Pump) Failure
Very Cold Weather
Serious Fuel Supply Problems
Starting Fluid and WD 40
Troubleshooting
Overheating, Smoke, Knocks, and Other Problems Overheating Smoke Knocks Misfiring Cylinders Seizure Poor Pick-up Sticking or Bent Valve
Stems Engine Runaway High Exhaust Back Pressure High Crankcase Pressure Water in the Crankcase
Low Oil Pressure Rising Oil Level
High Oil Consumption Inadequate Turbocharger Performance Problems with Engine Instrumentation
Maintenance and Repair Procedures
The Cooling System Flexible Impeller Pumps
The Exhaust System Governors Fuel Injection Pumps Injectors Electrical Equipment Gaskets Winterizing
Maintenance and Repair Procedures
Decarbonizing Preparatory Steps Cylinder
Head Removal Valves Cylinders
Piston Removal Piston Rings Piston Pin Bearings
Connecting Rod Bearings
Replacing Pistons
Replacing Cylinder
Heads Replacing
Push Rods and Rockers Retiming an Engine Valve Clearances, 4-Cycle Engines Valve Clearances, 2-Cycle Engines Accessory Equipment
Marine Transmissions
Planetary Transmissions
Two-Shaft Transmissions
Shaft Brakes Maintenance
Clutch Adjustments on Manual Transmissions
Clutches on Hydraulic and Two-Shaft Transmissions
Overheating Water in the Transmission
Loss of the Transmission
Oil Control Cables
Replacing an Output Shaft
Seal V-drives Inboard/Outboards
Engine Selection and Installation
Engine Selection Matching an Engine to Its Load
How Much Horsepower Do You Need? BHP, SHP, and Auxiliary Equipment Power-to-Weight Ratio
The Power Train Slip Cavitation Propeller Selection
Mounting the Propeller Shaft Struts and Cutless Bearings Keeping the Water
Out Packing Adjustment and Replacement Graphite Packing
Tape Rotary Seals
Engine Beds and Alignment Engine Beds Couplings
Engine Alignment Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) Vibration Analysis