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Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines

Author:	Melanie Bartlett
Published:	2018
Format:	Paperback, 96 pages
Size:	246 × 171 × 8 mm

£16⁹⁹

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Understand and Maintain Your Diesel Engine

A compact, practical guide to diesel engine systems for boatowners – now updated with modern tech, fault-finding tips and full-colour diagrams.

The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is the essential guide for boatowners who want to understand and maintain their own engines – without needing to be a mechanic. Now in its thoroughly updated fifth edition, it offers clear, jargon-free explanations supported by full-colour photographs and diagrams.

Mel Bartlett covers the fundamentals of diesel engine operation, followed by straightforward explanations of key systems: fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller, transmission and controls. Tools, maintenance, winterising and fault-finding are all covered, with helpful tables and real-world tips throughout.

This edition includes up-to-date information on modern Common Rail Injection Systems, which rely on electronic controls to meet stricter emissions standards. Whether you're new to diesel engines or just need a refresher, this practical and accessible guide could save you time, stress and money.

About the Author

Mel Bartlett learned to sail as a child on the Thames, and went on to serve with the Royal Navy, skipper yachts for the Island Cruising Club, and run an engineering business in Cornwall. She also spent ten years as Technical Editor of Motor Boat and Yachting.

Praise for The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines

“Strongly recommended for anyone who has anything to do with the diesel engine”
– Nautical Magazine

“A winner”
– Classic Boat

“The next best thing to taking the course itself”
– Motor Boats Monthly

“This edition has been thoroughly updated and illustrated with full-colour photographs and diagrams.”
– All at Sea

“Explains fuel, air, cooling, oil, electrical, propeller, transmission and control systems in short, jargon-free paragraphs.”
– Yachting Monthly

“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)