In clear, jargon-free English The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines explains how a diesel engine works, and how to look after it, and takes into account developments in engine technology. Includes helpful tables and troubleshooting checklists.
Tim Bartlett began sailing as a child on the Thames. After teaching sailing in commercial sailing schools, he became a full time yacht skipper. After five years running his own engineering company he became technical editor of Motor Boat and Yachting. He has written several books, including The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation and The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors.
'This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated
with full-colour photographs and diagrams.'
*All at Sea (February 2011)*
'contains all you need to know to provide basic care, maintenance
and trouble shooting for your power unit...written by respected
marine journalist and engineering guru, Tim Bartlett.'
'Tim Bartlett explains fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical,
propeller, transmission and control systems in short, jargon-free
paragraphs.'
*Yachting Monthly (May 2011)*
'It is loaded with 'things to do' and good advice, and has an
extremely useful fault-finding chapter. This book is small, yet
comprehensive- and it could be a big cost saver for the Diesel
owner.'
*Sailing Magazine (April 2011)*
'The book is fashioned in an eye-pleasing way with colour
photographs to guide you through the process...This is a good
primer for any skipper.'
*Sailor Magazine (March 2011)*
'Whilst intended for yacht owners it could nonetheless prove of
value and interest to fishermen and a very good introduction to
diesel engines for anyone with an interest in them.'
*Fishing News (May 2011)*
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