Stress-Free Engine Maintenance
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Stress-Free Engine Maintenance
Wells, Mr Duncan; Parker, Jonathan
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
08/2022
160
Mole
Inglês
9781472988553
15 a 20 dias
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Preface
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index
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engine; repair; diesel; how to fix mend; petrol; fuel system; cooling system; air systems; electrics; gear boxes; drives; servicing; winterising; breakdown; faults; spares; tools; practical guide; handbook; essential; boat; boatowner; motorboat; yacht; troubleshooting; checklist; video; step by step
Preface
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index
1. Introduction and philosophy
- Jonathan says
2. Principles of the engine
- How does an engine work?
- Types of engine
- The fundamentals of a four-stroke engine
- The fundamentals of a two-stroke engine
- How does a four-stroke diesel engine work?
- How does a four-stroke petrol engine work?
- How to hand crank or turn over an engine
- Turbos and superchargers
- How a hybrid setup works
3. Gearboxes and drives
- Shaft and propeller
- Stern glands - Stuffing boxes, lip seals and face seals
- Sail drive
- Sterndrive
- V drive
- Pod systems
- Other drives
- Propeller pitch
- Bow and stern thrusters
- Modes of travel
- Jonathan says
4. Fuel systems
- How the fuel system works
- Changing filters
- Symptoms of fuel-system breakdowns
- Fuel tanks and gauges
- Jonathan says
5. Cooling systems
- Raw-water system
- Fresh-water and raw-water system
- Common causes of overheating
- Cooling system for an outboard engine
- Exhaust systems
- Jonathan says
6. Air systems
- How does your engine access air?
- Common causes of air system problems
- Jonathan says
7. Lubrication system
- Why lubricating is important
- Camchains and cambelts
- Gearbox lubrication
- Look after your lubrication system
- Changing an oil filter
- Jonathan says
8. Electrical systems
- The basic electrical system
- Looking after the electrics
- Common causes of electrical failure
- 240-volt systems on board
- Jonathan says
- Engine instrumentation
- Jonathan says
9. How to look after your engine
- 1. Optimum temperature
- 2. Optimum fuelling
- 3. Cooling the engine down
10. Checks, servicing and winterisation
- Everyday checks and checklists
- Servicing
- Winterising your boat
11. Cautionary tales
- Jonathan says
12. How to troubleshoot a breakdown
- Flow charts
- Diagnosing common problems
- Tips and secrets to reliability
13. Spares and tools
- What spares to carry
- Tools
- Jonathan says
Glossary
Index
Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.
engine; repair; diesel; how to fix mend; petrol; fuel system; cooling system; air systems; electrics; gear boxes; drives; servicing; winterising; breakdown; faults; spares; tools; practical guide; handbook; essential; boat; boatowner; motorboat; yacht; troubleshooting; checklist; video; step by step