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      • Functions of a Marine Diesel Thermostat
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    • Visual Learning
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drawings taken from Marine Diesel Basics books

 

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Engine Essentials

Diesel Fuel

Lubrication

Raw Water Cooling

Coolant/Antifreeze

Breathing

Electrical

Drive Train

 

Checking Belt Pulley Alignment from Marine Diesel Basics
Marine Diesel Basics 1 – Maintenance front covers of English editions
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Take control of your boat’s engine maintenance with this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide designed for owners of sailboats, motorboats, and narrowboats. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, this book is your ultimate resource for keeping your marine diesel engine in top shape. Packed with 144+ maintenance tasks, clear drawings, and simple explanations, this guide ensures you can handle essential tasks for maintenance, lay-up, winter protection, tropical storage and recommissioning with confidence

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Key Features:

  • Covers everything from basic checks to more advanced repairs
  • Clear Diagrams guide you step by step through every task,
  • Compact 6 x 9 – keep it handy for quick reference
  • Comprehensive Task Lists: Never be unsure what to do, or when to do
  • More than 9,000 copies sold; available in English, Chinese, French, German, and Portuguese.
  • Available in spiral bound (lies flat), paperback, hardcover and eBook
  • Companion to the value-added Maintenance Logbooks, available for Single and for Twin engine installations.

 

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




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