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Stress-Free Engine Maintenance by Duncan Wells and Jonathan Parker (2022, Trade Paperback)

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There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and useful lessons learned. If you find the prospect of fixing. Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101472988558

ISBN-139781472988553

eBay Product ID (ePID)7050389046

Product Key Features

Book TitleStress-Free Engine Maintenance

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBoating, Sailing, Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance

Publication Year2022

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation, Sports & Recreation

AuthorDuncan Wells, Jonathan Parker

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight16.2 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviewsdeservedly popular...takes boatowners throgh all aspects of engine maintenance in a straightforward and jargon-free manner., "deservedly popular...takes boatowners throgh all aspects of engine maintenance in a straightforward and jargon-free manner." - Practical Boat Owner

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal623.87

Table Of ContentPreface 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

SynopsisIn this indispensable guide Duncan Wells and Jonathan Parker take the stress out of engine maintenance and repair, with step by step instructions, videos, checklists and clear explanations, helping skippers to avoid breaking down and get the most out of their boat., Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it, spotting the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it. Learn how to change a filter and impeller, how to ensure the engine doesn't overheat, and much more. This visual and jargon-free book covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including: - Basic principles of how an engine works - Fuel, cooling and air systems - Engine electrical systems - Gearboxes and drives - Checklists (e.g. before starting and once running) - Most common causes of breakdown - Troubleshooting Like the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling 'Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable way, with the use of diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward, and with minimum stress. There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and useful lessons learned. If you find the prospect of fixing anything to do with the engine daunting, then this is the book for you. Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is a key addition to any boat's bookshelf, ready to remind the skipper how to deal with problems and keep everything running smoothly., Stress-Free Engine Maintenance is an accessible and practical guide to understanding what is going on with your boat's engine, how to look after it as well as knowing the signs when all is not well, and how to fix it. Readers will learn how to change a filter and an impeller, how to ensure the engine doesn't overheat, and much more. The contents covers all the essentials for looking after your engine, in one place, including: - Principles of the engine - Fuel, cooling and air systems - Engine electrical systems - Gear boxes and drives - Checklists (e.g. before starting your engine, checks once your engine is running) - Most common causes of breakdown and troubleshooting Like the other titles in Duncan Wells' bestselling 'Stress-Free' series, the information is presented in an accessible, manageable fashion, making maintenance and basic repair of your engine straightforward with minimum stress. Diagrams, quick reference tables, box features, QR videos, clear explanations, top tips and checklists. There will also be plenty of amusing anecdotes and useful lessons learned. Stress-Free Engine Maintenance will be a key addition to any boat's bookshelf, ready to remind the skipper how to deal with problems and keep everything running smoothly.

LC Classification NumberVM771