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Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair (Hardcover)

by Nigel Calder (Author)

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"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

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

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``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 )

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Product Details

Hardcover: 212 pages
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 2 edition (1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0070096120
ISBN-13: 978-0070096127
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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

By	M. Mitchell (Lake Tahoe) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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

By	Stephen L. Noe "Stephen L. Noe" (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Know Your Diesel, May 11, 2004

By	Edward Richmond (Clearwater, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My copies of this book has grease stained fingerprints throughout. A lot of folks have told me they think this book is redundant, because much of the info is covered in Mr. Calder's Mechanical & Electrical Manual but this smaller book is easier to work with when working around your engine and the material is presented differently enough that the book is one I believe you should have if you live on a boat.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
This book is a very helpful tool when approaching a marine diesel engine. This is a good book that bridges the gap between the specific engine manual and my general lack of diesel... Read more

Published 7 months ago by John F. Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!!!
I try to read as many books on engines as I can. I own GotEngines.com and I always have a strong interest in learning more about each and every engine, especially diesel engines... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Brian J. Hanson

5.0 out of 5 stars Another keeper from Calder
This is another fine reference book from Nigel Calder! I think that this book along with a good factory type manual would be all you needed to maintain your diesel engine. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Richard Frehs

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and complete
Very helpful guide to understanding a diesel engine and all that relates to it. I will maintain my engine much better now!
It should be read before installing a new engine.

Published 19 months ago by Francois Davin

5.0 out of 5 stars My use of Nigel's book
I am using, to great benefit, this book to rehabilitat the Mazda diesel engine in my 1983 Ford Ranger pick up. Read more

Published 24 months ago by Will D. Sinclair

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Flight Calder
The book gives you the tech you need, in terms you can understand. Calder is very impressive in his ability to impart knowledge to the layman. Read more

Published on December 23, 2004 by Chip Porter

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cruiser's Engine Atlas
This book provides the reader with a broad overview of most of the basic problems that can occur and offers simple solutions. Read more

Published on December 17, 2004 by Reuben Gathright

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Leave The Dock Without it
With this book aboard plus Peter Compton's "Marine Diesel Engines" and your engine manual you can cruise with an easy mind. Read more

Published on September 5, 2003 by alios

5.0 out of 5 stars Get to know YOUR engine !!
As a new boatowner knowing next to nothing about engines this book has helped me identify key parts of my own engine and explain what their functions are. Read more

Published on July 14, 2003 by T. Viken

3.0 out of 5 stars i need information about marin diesl engine
i need mor information about marine diesl engine to study and take expariance

Published on August 15, 2001 by ayman omar

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