Diesel Engine and Fuel System Repair

Updated to incorporate the latest in diesel engine technology, this leading text provides an introduction for the technology, operation, and overhaul of heavy duty diesel engines and their respective fuel and electronics systems.

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Now revised and expanded to focus on smaller (150-hp and under) marine, agricultural, and offroad diesel engines, this third edition includes new information on the operation and repair of air starters; oil pressure sensors; and cooling, fuel, and automatic shutdown systems. Step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations demonstrate how to fix diesel engines found in farm and lawn equipment; boats, cars, and trucks; air compressors; and generators.

Reader comment, September 17, 1998..."This book is an excellent intro to Diesel engines, suitable for students of auto-mechanics, and do-it -yourselfers. It begins from basics, and goes all the way to the new electronic-controlled diesels. It shows systems from the major manufacturers, and includes small block designs. One drawback is the lack of color photos, but there are diagrams on every page. The book is worth its price."

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Mighty Machines:   Truck

Filled with text and clear photographs on a white background, this book introduces a variety of large trucks. The effective color pictures are even used in lieu of a table of contents. Interspersed throughout each volume are colorful drawings that illustrate additional amazing facts.

This is a great gift idea as this book is for ages 4 to 8.

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Backroad Adventuring in Your Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport utilities open a world of possibilities for travelers that wish to wander the backcountry. In BACKROAD ADVENTURING, experts Jonathan and Roseann Hanson give the reader comprehensive advice on driving, maintenance, equipment, packing, and camping; 4-wheel travel for families; resources appendix, stories of real-life adventures, and more. 70 illustrations.

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AUTHOR comment Jim Allen jimallen@onlinecol.com, February 24, 1999..."This book answers Jeeper's "most asked" tech questions!  I spent 20 years twisting wrenches as an ASE Certified Master Tech and worked on a passle of 4x4s before "retiring" to write full-time six years ago. I'm still (and always will be) a gearhead, so much of my work has focused on the mechanical side of things. Part of my work these days is answering Jeep tech questions and a couple of years ago, I began to notice the same ones coming up again and again. I also noticed a sad lack of deep technical info on many Jeep components. It wasn't long before the idea of a Jeep performance handbook took shape in my head as an answer to jeep owners wanting a map to chart their path through the mechanical minefield of a Jeep buildup. My goal was to offer cost-effective advice and sound engineering principles to help you build a better Jeep. I hope you enjoy reading this book half as much as I enjoyed writing it. See you on the trail!" -Jim Allen

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Another must have for the Library The Jeep Bible: Second Edition by Granville King Almost 15 years ago, Granville King, in his unique style, published a book specifically written for those of us who love, live and breathe Jeep. There has never been a more user-friendly instruction book on how to keep your Jeep alive than the Jeep Bible. The main body of the work discusses each of the major components of any pre-1986 Jeep: Leaks and Noises, Engine Troubleshooting, Manual Transmissions and Transfer Cases, and more. The book was originally published in 1985, but recently benefits form another Jeep enthusiast and technical expert - Four Wheeler's own "Techline" answer man, Willie Worthy. Willie spent many days and nights making a few corrections along the way, as well as adding his own personal stamp on the Jeep Bible, with three additional chapters covering everything from engine to axle swaps, locking differential options, wheel and tire combinations, and synthetic lubes, to name a few. In addition, Willie compiled, quite possibly, the most comprehensive listing of Jeep sources ever assembled.

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Off-Road Driving Techniques

Reader comment, July 15, 1998..."Ever wonder what all those roof racks, off-road lights, and brush guards were really intended for? The answer to that and a whole lot more are in this wonderful reference by Nick Dimbleby."

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Focusing on "hands-on," "how-to" procedures, this exceptionally well-illustrated introduction to diesel fundamentals provides comprehensive, current coverage of the function, design, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the various systems and components of diesel engines, diesel fuel injection systems, and electronic control systems.

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Complete guide to understanding, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling marine diesel engines and small single-cylinder sailboat engines.

Reader comment from Florida, March 31, 1999...This book is great! If you have a marine diesel, you should have this book as well as the factory manual for the engine. This book is the best!

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