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Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance and Repair Manual | 
 enlarge | Author: Jean-luc Pallas
Publisher: Sheridan House
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 436390
Media: Paperback
Pages: 233
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 1574092367
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.872360288
EAN: 9781574092363
ASIN: 1574092367
Publication Date: December 13, 2006
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Product Description
By means of superb step-by-step photos and detailed diagrams, Jean-Luc Pallas explains in simple terms the operation of a diesel engine, and shows how to maintain as well as repair it should it break down. He explains: * The different engine parts and what they do. * How the engine propels the boat * Simple maintenance tasks to keep the engine in good working order * Typical problem areas which can lead to breakdown * Troubleshooting tables to enable you to diagnose and then fix the problem * How to winterize your diesel engine in one short afternoon This book will be an invaluable on-the-spot references for when things go wrong.
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Finally, A Diesel Manual for the Rest of US! March 1, 2008
Dave Lochner (Syracuse, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Walk into any yacht club full of sailors and mention a diesel problem and watch their eyes glaze over as condolences are expressed. Benign neglect and wishful thinking often summarize a sailor's attitude towards the iron beast below decks. Some try to prevent problems with their checkbook and credit card, others roll up their sleeves and hope for the best. I was part of the latter group, but no more.
Self-sufficiency is ingrained in the sailing culture. Sailors who have no fear of tackling fiberglass repairs, solving rigging problems, or intricacies of onboard plumbing shy away from their diesel and its mysteries. Yet, a diesel is a very simple machine and understanding the workings of a diesel engine is made equally simple and understandable with Jean-luc Pallas's manual.
MDE begins with an overview of how a diesel runs and the systems involved in keeping it running; fuel, air, and electric. The Manual is richly illustrated with large clear photos and simple understandable schematics. Pallas avoids lengthy passages describing a concept, providing instead a short paragraph or two with bullet points highlighting essential information. Each maintenance item is rated for difficulty, simple, technical, or complex to guide the neophyte diesel mechanic. Estimates of the time needed to complete the task and a list of necessary tools accompany the rating.
Marine Diesel Engines is a welcome addition to any sailor's book locker, it certainly was to mine! I just wonder how well it will hold up to the inevitable greasy thumbprints and spilled diesel.
Dave Lochner
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