Marine Diesel Engines : Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair [Kindle Edition]

Nigel Calder (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

``This is one of the best-illustrated engine books ever, Calder explains basic concepts in a thoroughly enjoyable way.'' (Ocean Navigator )

``If the reader faithfully follows the author's maintenance procedures, he may well find that he need never call upon the services of a diesel mechanic, and that alone makes this book well worth the price.'' (Sailing )

Product Description

Praise for this boating classic:

“The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject.”—Sailing World

“Deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat.”—Motor Boat & Yachting

“Clear, logical, and even interesting to read.”—Cruising World

Keep your diesel engine going with help from a master mechanic

Marine Diesel Engines has been the bible for do-it-yourself boatowners for more than 15 years. Now updated with information on fuel injection systems, electronic engine controls, and other new diesel technologies, Nigel Calder's bestseller has everything you need to keep your diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently.Marine Diesel Engines explains how to:

• Diagnose and repair engine problems
• Perform routine and annual maintenance
• Extend the life and improve the efficiency of your engine

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 17417 KB
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 3 edition (September 12, 2006)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0058MGUMW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,544 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #5 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Transportation > Ships > Repair & Maintenance
  • #12 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Electrical & Electronics > Digital Design
  • #51 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Sports > Water Sports > Boating

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and well written, March 29, 1999

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M. Mitchell (Lake Tahoe) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (Hardcover)

I bought this in conjunction with Peter Compton's book. I like booth. Calder is more detailed and more informative, but I find Compton easier to understand and more direct. If I have an engine problem I might start with Compton's book to narrow the possibilites down and Calder's book for detailed explanation. This book is somewhat redundant with Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" which is definitely a must have. Overall, great book and well worth the money. Would I buy again? Definitely

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pics and troubleshooting, June 13, 2000

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Stephen L. Noe "Stephen L. Noe" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (Hardcover)

Pics and explainations are top notch. The troubleshooting is good too. Not to many CAT pics mostly Volvo and Perkins, still the fundamentals apply across all diesels. Very Handy

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cruiser's Engine Atlas, December 17, 2004

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Reuben Gathright "rgathright" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (Hardcover)

This book provides the reader with a broad overview of most of the basic problems that can occur and offers simple solutions. I have recommended/loaned my copy of this book to several Diesel sailboat owners. The all remarked on how simple their repair was according to the book and how it save them $$.
I do find the book is a little lacking in coverage of large powerboat diesels, but the concepts seem applicable.