Adverc's Recommended Reading - Marine Diesel Engines by Peter Caplen
Updated Friday 08/10/2010 12:43pm
“My personal choice is the ‘Adverc’, a development of one of the first to appear on the market over two decades ago and electronically robust. I have used one on my own boat since she was launched twenty-six years ago, yet despite this longevity it is only recently that their value is being recognized”
Above is a quote taken from the new book by Peter Caplen called Marine Diesel Engines – Care & Maintenance.
Peter Caplen is a life long boat enthusiast and, with his training in mechanical engineering, he is well versed in the art of running and maintaining motorboats on a limited budget. He is also an established marine journalist.
Self-sufficiency at sea and the ability to solve minor engine problems without having to alert the lifeboat is an essential part of good seamanship. Marine Diesel Engines, explains through diagrams and stage-by-stage photographs everything a boat owner needs to know to keep their boat's engine in good order; how to rectify simple faults and how to save a great deal of money on annual service charges. Unlike a workshop manual that explains no more than how to perform certain tasks, this book offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to essential maintenance procedures whilst explaining exactly why each job is required.
Topics covered include:
- History of Diesel Engine Develpment
- How the Diesel Engine Works
- Fuel Systems
- Lubrication
- Cooling Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Turbochargers, Superchargers and After-Coolers
- Marinization
- Troubleshooting
- Engine Installation
- On-Board Tools and Spares
Published
25/06/2010
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN
9781847971753
