Understanding Boat Diesel Engines [Paperback]

John C. Payne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2005

This popular series features easy-to-understand yet thorough treatments of technical issues facing every boat owner, sail or power. Each volume is fully illustrated with photos and technical drawings. Author John C. Payne is one of the foremost international authorities and is the author of two major volumes on marine electronics.

Book 4 in the series, Understanding Boat Diesel Engines includes discussion of the following subjects: fuel system maintenance; the function of filters; keeping the engine space cool; how to inspect a water pump impeller; the function of oil lubrication; engine layup; electrical troubleshooting checklist; testing the gauges; and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Apart from being an internationally respected authority on marine electrical systems and electronics, the author is a sailor and also spent some of his career in the offshore oil industry. Boat Diesel Engines is another of his slim-line books in the Understanding series. Like the others, it is compact, concise and well illustrated.

Starting with basic diesel theory, the author takes you through fuel system maintenance, filters, keeping the engine cool, inspecting a water-pump impeller, lubrication and electrical troubleshooting. You'll certainly be better armed in the end than you were in the beginning. --Sailing (SA), April 2005

About the Author

John C. Payne is a sailor and professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor with a long career in merchant shipping and the offshore oil industry. His unique combination of technical know-how and practical experience at sea has made him a much sought-after authority on the subject. He is the author of Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, Motorboat Electrical and Electronics Manual, and The Great Cruising Cookbook, all published by Sheridan House.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House (January 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574092006
• ISBN-13: 978-1574092004
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,534,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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