Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair | 
 enlarge | Author: Nigel Calder
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 359040
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 212
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0070096120
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.872368
EAN: 9780070096127
ASIN: 0070096120
Publication Date: 1992
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Product Description
If you own a small marine diesel engine that you depend on--at least occasionally--this book was written for you. Nigel Calder, a diesel mechanic of many years' experience, a good writer, and perceptive teacher, has written a guide that is clear, logical, and acutally interesting. A boatowner born with a monkey wrench in his hand will find Marine Diesel Engines useful and agreeable; a mechanical illiterate will find it a godsend. Here in nine extensively illustrated chapters is everything you need to keep you diesel engine running cleanly and efficiently--saving you a world of frustration, discomfort, and even peril, not to mention time-and-a-half weekend mechanics' charges. "One of the best books on marine diesels to appear in some time."--Ocean Navigator "The most up-to-date and readable book we've seen on the subject."--Sailing World "Even if you never intend to put a spanner near your engine, and know your mechanic's home phone number by heart, this book deserves a place on any diesel-powered boat."--Motor Boat & Yachting, London "Clear, logical, and even interesting to read."--Cruising World
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 This is a great book!!! August 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I try to read as many books on engines as I can. I own GotEngines.com and I always have a strong interest in learning more about each and every engine, especially diesel engines.
Unfortunately I carry very few marine engines, but as an engine expert I'd recommend this book to anyone!
Another keeper from Calder June 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is another fine reference book from Nigel Calder! I think that this book along with a good factory type manual would be all you needed to maintain your diesel engine. I have yet to purchase a book that Calder has authored that was not worth the money.
Clear and complete November 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very helpful guide to understanding a diesel engine and all that relates to it. I will maintain my engine much better now!
It should be read before installing a new engine.
My use of Nigel's book July 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am using, to great benefit, this book to rehabilitat the Mazda diesel engine in my 1983 Ford Ranger pick up. Also, since I share a sail boat in Vallejo, Calif with a brother, that has a diesel, my self confidence level is increased.
Will
Top Flight Calder December 24, 2004
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
The book gives you the tech you need, in terms you can understand. Calder is very impressive in his ability to impart knowledge to the layman. Don't however, assume this is just fluff overview, because it truly is the down and dirty of how it works and how to maintain it.
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