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Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel Engines

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ISBN-10: 0071493719

ISBN-13: 9780071493710

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Paul Dempsey

List price: $36.00
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Harness the Latest Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Virtually Any Diesel Engine Problem The Fourth Edition of "Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines" presents the latest advances in diesel technology. Comprehensive and practical, this revised classic equips you with all of the state-of-the-art tools and techniques needed to keep diesel engines running in top condition. Written by master mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, this hands-on resource covers new engine technology, electronic engine management, biodiesel fuels, and emissions controls. The book also contains cutting-edge information on diagnostics...fuel systems...mechanical and electronic…    
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Book details

List price: $36.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 11/5/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Foreword
Rudolf Diesel
Diesel basics
Compression ratio
Induction
Ignition and combustion
Two- and four-stroke-cycle
Power and torque
Fuel efficiency
Weight
Durability
Conventional fuels
Engine installation
Trucks and other motor vehicles
Stationary engines
Marine engines
Basic troubleshooting
Malfunctions
Tests
Air inlet system
Glow plugs
Exhaust backpressure
Engine mechanical
Mechanical fuel systems
Air blast
Early common-rail
Jerk pump system
Inline pumps
Distributor pumps
Delivery valves
Injectors
Timers
Diaphragm controls
Centrifugal governors
Pneumatic governors
Unit injection
Low-pressure system
Fuel filters and water separators
Electronic management systems
Background
Analog versus digital
Bosch CAN bus
On-board computer
Tools
Troubleshooting
Caterpillar EMS
Ford (International) 7.3L DI power stroke
Detroit Diesel
Cylinder heads and valves
Combustion chamber types
Valve configuration
Before you begin
Engine mechanics
Scope of work
Diagnosis
Rigging
Special considerations
Cleaning
Teardown
Lubrication system
Filters
Block casting
Pistons
Connecting rods
Crankshafts
Camshafts and related parts
Harmonic balancers
Crankshaft bearings
Assembly-major components
Air systems
Air cleaners
Construction
Turbochargers
Applications
Construction
Variable geometry turbine
Electrical fundamentals
Electrons
Circuits
Electrical measurements
Ohm's law
Direct and alternating current
Magnetism
Electromagnets
Voltage sources
Generator principles
dc motors
Storage batteries
Switches
Solid-state components
Starting and generating systems
Starting aids
Wiring
Starter circuits
Solenoids
Starter drives
Charging systems
Voltage regulation
Solid-state regulators
Batteries
Cooling systems
Air cooling
Liquid cooling
Greener diesels
Brazil
U.S. and Europe
DIY Fame
Straight vegetable oil
Dual-fuel engines
Conventional fuel
Index