Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel & Computerized Management Systems, 2E [Hardcover]

Sean Bennett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401814999 | ISBN-13: 978-1401814991 | Publication Date: December 19, 2003 | Edition: 2

Written by an experienced truck technician in easy-to-understand language, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to highway diesel engines and their management systems. Coverage of the full range of truck diesels from light duty to heavy duty is provided, as well as the most current diesel engine management electronics used today. New topics include rotary distributor pumps, alternate fuel technologies, multiplexing, Bosch electronic common rail systems, and Cummins CAPS and HPI-TP. Recent innovations in engine technology and greatly expanded coverage of SAE J1667 emissions testing round out the enhancements, making this edition a superior learner's guide and an invaluable reference to the practicing technician

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About the Author

Sean Bennett began his career in industry, first with a Freightliner dealership in Sarnia, Ontario, then with Mack Trucks Incorporated, in Allentown, PA. He subsequently pursued a teaching career at Toronto's Centennial College, where he was Program Coordinator of the Truck and Diesel Department. Over a twenty-year span at Centennial College, Mr. Bennett chaired various motive power curriculum development committees for the Province of Ontario, authored curricula and spearheaded the implementation of competency-based outcome models. Mr. Bennett has authored over twenty books dealing with diesel, truck, heavy equipment, and automotive technology, and currently devotes all his time to technical writing and speaking engagements. He is an active member of the American Trucking Association's Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC), the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 792 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (December 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401814999
• ISBN-13: 978-1401814991
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good ASE L2 study guide, March 21, 2006

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This review is from: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel & Computerized Management Systems, 2E (Hardcover)

Good detail on late model truck engine management systems. Liked description of multiplexing on trucks.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Easy to read., February 25, 2005

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This review is from: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel & Computerized Management Systems, 2E (Hardcover)

Outstanding Book, I have learn so much information regarding the Diesel Engine, very technical yet, easy for a begginer to follow;This book cover most of the Diesel manufactures including the most dominant at my work the Detroit Diesel Series 50.
In some instances some of the more season mechanics have thumb throu and found answers to their questions.
Most of all my book arrived three days after placing the order. my next one will be HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SYSTEMS.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Material for ASE Test !!!!, June 24, 2011

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This review is from: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Engines, Fuel & Computerized Management Systems, 2E (Hardcover)

Not a quick read, has in-depth subject matter and text is very detailed with excellent illustrations. End of chapter questions somewhat difficult, however if you comprehened the material in the chapter you should have no problem in answering the questions. The questions are worded in such a way that it forces one to think, and even though there is no answer key, all of the answers can be found in the chapter material if you look hard enough. This is an excellent study guide for serious techs who really want to earn their ASE certification.