Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair

As a new boatowner knowing next to nothing about engines this book has helped me identify key parts of my own engine and explain what their functions are. The book provides clear troubleshooting procedures (hope I will not need those since I intend to follow the suggested maintenance procedures instead) and information on how to diagnose different symptoms.The book is covering basic engine parts, more in depth explanations of engine parts, fuel system, how to troubleshoot start problems, diagnosing different sounds and symptoms, maintenance and repair procedures (probably more than most of us will want to perform ourselves - like opening up cylinders and decarbonizing the engine). I especially liked the chapter about engine selection and installation which discussed various aspects of hull, engine, exhaust and transmission fittings.Illustrations are good and applicable accross engine brands. Warning: The book kept me awake several nights because I had to check things the very next day after reading a chapter.

I'm at a bit of a loss on how to review this. It's a great reference, BUT if you already have Calder's  Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems  (referred to my most cruisers just as "Calder"), this book does not add a lot that's not covered there. If you already own  Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems , I'd recommend getting a book by a different author on the diesel as there's a greater likelihood of one of them having just the piece of information you need. My suggestion of an alternative: Troubleshooting Marine Diesels Other reviews have covered this book in detail, plus there's a new edition out, so I won't go into further detail.

Great book and lots of good information for the weekend mechanic wanting to know more about the marine diesel engine and maintain it himself.

I am an engineer in school right now trying to get a solid introduction on diesel engines. This book did just that, i totally recommend it to ANYONE looking to furthur their knowledge in diesel engine mechanics/design

I bought this in conjunction with Peter Compton's book. I like booth. Calder is more detailed and more informative, but I find Compton easier to understand and more direct. If I have an engine problem I might start with Compton's book to narrow the possibilites down and Calder's book for detailed explanation. This book is somewhat redundant with Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" which is definitely a must have. Overall, great book and well worth the money. Would I buy again? Definitely

i need mor information about marine diesl engine to study and take expariance

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.

Great source of information, really good stuff. I found it extremely useful and informative. Highly recommend to anyone with a diesel engine they need to trouble shoot.

Just what I was looking for !

Packed with expert advice. With this book and a little effort you can save ££££s, AND cope with problems at sea.

as described and prompt delivery the product serves its purpose good book for a novice like me. A useful book to help reduce maintenance costs

Book very well written and at the right level not too basic and mm other too technical. Only 4 stars as seemed to take ages to arrive, but worth the wait

Quite a nice well written book, but felt a little bit thin on good hard info regarding used engines, and a bit biased towards what you "should" come across rather than highlighting known problems with common engines as they get older and how to fix them. A bit too theoretical, and not hands on enough.