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MARINE ENGINES AND BOATING MECHANICS

Written by Dermot Wright
Published by David & Charles in 1973
ISBN: 0715359886

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Front cover

Cover of MARINE ENGINES AND BOATING MECHANICS by Dermot Wright

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Author's Note
  • 1 The Engine
  • 2 Component Parts
  • 3 Fuel Supply
  • 4 Turbocharging
  • 5 Electrical Ignition
  • 6 Electrical Installations
  • 7 Batteries
  • 8 Engine Starting-Systems
  • 9 Engine Cooling-Systems
  • 10 Engine Exhaust-Systems
  • 11 Engine Lubrication
  • 12 Propulsion and Transmission Systems
  • 13 Propellers
  • 14 Engine Installation
  • 15 Engine Silencing
  • 16 Types of Power Units
  • 17 Engine Controls
  • 18 Faults and Failures
  • 19 Engines of the Future
  • Appendix: Major Engine Components and Materials
  • Acknowledgements
  • Index