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Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

by Nigel Calder

A practical guide to marine diesel care

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A practical guide to marine diesel care

Nigel Calder’s third edition organizes marine diesel engine ownership around maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. Its scope includes routine and annual servicing, troubleshooting engine problems, and ways to support engine life and efficiency. The edition also addresses fuel injection systems and electronic engine controls, placing newer diesel technologies alongside the hands-on concerns of boat upkeep. The result is a reference centered on keeping a boat’s diesel engine understood and serviceable, from regular maintenance to fault-finding.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Boat owners who maintain or troubleshoot their own diesel engines
  • Readers seeking a reference on marine diesel maintenance and repair
  • Those interested in fuel injection and electronic engine controls in diesel engines

Themes

Marine diesel enginesPreventive maintenanceTroubleshooting and repairFuel injection and electronic controls

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Book overview

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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