Product Description

By means of superb step-by-step photos and detailed diagrams, Jean-Luc Pallas explains in simple terms the operation of a diesel engine, and shows how to maintain as well as repair it should it break down. He explains:

* The different engine parts and what they do.

* How the engine propels the boat

* Simple maintenance tasks to keep the engine in good working

order

* Typical problem areas which can lead to breakdown

* Troubleshooting tables to enable you to diagnose and then fix the

problem

* How to winterize your diesel engine in one short afternoon

This book will be an invaluable on-the-spot references for when things go wrong.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #371055 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 233 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781574092363
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"This maintenance and repair manual provides everything you need to know about diesel engines. The different engine parts are identified along with their functions. Simple maintenance tasks are covered along with problem areas and troubleshooting tables to help you diagnose problems. There are full color photos and diagrams throughout." -- Latitudes & Attitudes, January 2007

"This maintenance and repair manual provides everything you need to know about diesel engines. The different engine parts are identified along with their functions. Simple maintenance tasks are covered along with problem areas and troubleshooting tables to help you diagnose problems. There are full color photos and diagrams throughout." -- Latitudes & Attitudes, January 2007

"This maintenance and repair manual provides everything you need to know about diesel engines. The different engine parts are identified along with their functions. Simple maintenance tasks are covered along with problem areas and troubleshooting tables to help you diagnose problems. There are full color photos and diagrams throughout." -- Latitudes & Attitudes, January 2007

"This maintenance and repair manual provides everything you need to know about diesel engines. The different engine parts are identified along with their functions. Simple maintenance tasks are covered along with problem areas and troubleshooting tables to help you diagnose problems. There are full color photos and diagrams throughout." -- Latitudes & Attitudes, January 2007

"This maintenance and repair manual provides everything you need to know about diesel engines. The different engine parts are identified along with their functions. Simple maintenance tasks are covered along with problem areas and troubleshooting tables to help you diagnose problems. There are full color photos and diagrams throughout." --Latitudes & Attitudes, January 2007

About the Author
Jean Luc Pallas is a professor of Recreational Marine Mechanics at La Rochelle Technical College in France. He has always had a passion for the sea and boats. He has repaired the engines of a wide variety of everyday cruising boats.

Customer Reviews

Finally, A Diesel Manual for the Rest of US!
Walk into any yacht club full of sailors and mention a diesel problem and watch their eyes glaze over as condolences are expressed. Benign neglect and wishful thinking often summarize a sailor's attitude towards the iron beast below decks. Some try to prevent problems with their checkbook and credit card, others roll up their sleeves and hope for the best. I was part of the latter group, but no more.

Self-sufficiency is ingrained in the sailing culture. Sailors who have no fear of tackling fiberglass repairs, solving rigging problems, or intricacies of onboard plumbing shy away from their diesel and its mysteries. Yet, a diesel is a very simple machine and understanding the workings of a diesel engine is made equally simple and understandable with Jean-luc Pallas's manual.

MDE begins with an overview of how a diesel runs and the systems involved in keeping it running; fuel, air, and electric. The Manual is richly illustrated with large clear photos and simple understandable schematics. Pallas avoids lengthy passages describing a concept, providing instead a short paragraph or two with bullet points highlighting essential information. Each maintenance item is rated for difficulty, simple, technical, or complex to guide the neophyte diesel mechanic. Estimates of the time needed to complete the task and a list of necessary tools accompany the rating.

Marine Diesel Engines is a welcome addition to any sailor's book locker, it certainly was to mine! I just wonder how well it will hold up to the inevitable greasy thumbprints and spilled diesel.

Dave Lochner
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