Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel Engines by Dempsey, Paul -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Copyright About the author Contents Foreword 1: Rudolf Diesel 2: Diesel basics

Compression ratio Induction Ignition and combustion Two- and four-stroke-cycle Power and torque Fuel efficiency Weight Durability Conventional fuels

3: Engine installation

Trucks and other motor vehicles Stationary engines Marine engines

4: Basic troubleshooting

Malfunctions Tests Air inlet system Glow plugs Exhaust backpressure Engine mechanical

5: Mechanical fuel systems

Air blast Early common-rail Jerk pump system Inline pumps Distributor pumps Delivery valves Injectors Timers Diaphragm controls Centrifugal governors Pneumatic governors Unit injection Low-pressure system Fuel filters and water separators

6: Electronic management systems

Background Analog versus digital Bosch CAN bus On-board computer Tools Troubleshooting Caterpillar EMS Ford (International) 7.3L DI power stroke Detroit Diesel

7: Cylinder heads and valves

Combustion chamber types Valve configuration Before you begin

8: Engine mechanics

Scope of work Diagnosis Rigging Special considerations Cleaning Teardown Lubrication system Filters Block casting Pistons Connecting rods Crankshafts Camshafts and related parts Harmonic balancers Crankshaft bearings Assembly—major components

9: Air systems

Air cleaners Construction Turbochargers Applications Construction Variable geometry turbine

10: Electrical fundamentals

Electrons Circuits Electrical measurements Ohm’s law Direct and alternating current Magnetism Electromagnets Voltage sources Generator principles dc motors Storage batteries Switches Solid-state components

11: Starting and generating systems

Starting aids Wiring Starter circuits Solenoids Starter drives Charging systems Voltage regulation Solid-state regulators Batteries

12: Cooling systems

Air cooling Liquid cooling

13: Greener diesels

Brazil U.S. and Europe DIY FAME Straight vegetable oil Dual-fuel engines Conventional fuel

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