If your engine breaks down at sea there is no mechanic (and no hard shoulder). Diesel Troubleshooter is there to help you go to work with confidence. This book is great for fixing yachts, motor cruisers and canal boats. The essentials are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel, cooling, lubrication, installation and much more. AUTHOR: Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. 102 photos, 34 diagrams
If your engine breaks down at sea there is no mechanic (and no hard shoulder). Diesel Troubleshooter is there to help you go to work with confidence. This book is great for fixing yachts, motor cruisers and canal boats. The essentials are all covered: good engine practice, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. For those who want to know more, there is also information on fuel, cooling, lubrication, installation and much more. AUTHOR: Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. 102 photos, 34 diagrams
Foreword; How it works; Fuel; Air; Cooling; Lubrication; Electrical systems; Installation; Gearboxes; Avoiding disasters & service schedule; Good engine practice; Troubleshooting flow chart; Troubleshooting in detail; Laying up; Onboard engine spares
Don Seddon's interest in sailing started in 1978 when his family moved to Hayling Island. He has since owned over 5 boats with diesel or petrol engines. He worked in the fluid power industry as a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic valves and systems. After semi-retirement he qualified as a Commercial Yachtmaster and has circumnavigated the world in a Blue Water Rally. He is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
"This book should be in every diesel-engine owner's library."
(Cruising World)
"The book is clearly illustrated." (Cruising)
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