WHAT to do and WHEN
free publications available for download
learn more about some of the basics:
- 4 Important Ways Your Maintenance Logbook Serves You
- Maintaining your Marine Diesel Engine and System
- Why Diesel Fuel Filters Need to be Changed on a Schedule
- Diesel Fuel – sample drawings
- Why Using Only Quality Oil Filters Is Important
- What an Engine Dipstick Can Reveal About the Health of the Engine
- Why Engine Belts are Important
- Check Engine Belt and Pulley Belt Alignment
- How to Avoid a Source of Leaks in Raw Water Pump
- Why the Impeller is Vital to a Diesel Engine
- Grease Engine Mounts and Control Cable Terminals
- The Purpose of an Engine Thermostat
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What other sailors say about Marine Diesel Basics 1
“. . . The best guide on the subject I’ve seen, this book has a place on every diesel equipped boat.“ – Sail Magazine
“Essential material for anybody just starting out on diesel engines due to its clear illustrations...I highly recommend it.” – Good Old Boat
“As good a guide as you’ll get.” – Australian Sailing
“Clearly knows the subject intimately and has the rare gift of being able to transfer his knowledge to the reader in an extremely easy-to-understand manner." – Sailboat Cruising
