Delius Klasing book Practical knowledge of diesel engines, diesel engine guide, easy-to-understand explanations and emergency tips

This book from Delius Klasing explains how a diesel engine works and its auxiliary components for fuel, oil, cooling water, electricity, as well as the transmission, shaft, and propeller, using numerous photos and easy-to-understand illustrations. The book also addresses the most frequently asked questions from skippers and describes the most important maintenance tasks and emergency tips in a way that everyone can understand.

The individual topics are covered in the following chapters:

• How a diesel engine works
• fuel
• Air system
• Engine cooling
• electrical system
• lubrication
• Propulsion
• Motor circuit
• starting and stopping the engine
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Maintenance work
• Emergency situations

The diesel engine is considered the most reliable power source for yachts. Usually installed in a space-saving location under the cockpit, it is the steel heart of many pleasure craft. With this book, you can prevent problems and ensure your engine runs reliably.