Diesel Engine Basics is dedicated to the basics of diesel mechanics within an Australian context. This text provides a practical reference for instructors and students to utilise throughout not only their course but also their career. The text is an Ideal companion to Simpson's bestselling text, Automotive Mechanics 8e. Features Author team has extensive educational and industry experience A competency grid is included both in the text and on the Online Learning Centre Simple, accessible and engaging writing style Covers the basic 'need to know' theory and knowledge Diesel Engine Basics provides coverage across: Certificate III Automotive Technology AUAR30405 Certificate IV Automotive Technology AUR40208/40205 Diploma of Automotive Technology AUR50205 Certificate III Marine Certificate III Outdoor Power Equipment Contents 1.Diesel Engine Terminology Operating cycles 2 and 4 stroke Volumetric and mechanical efficiency Combustion process Combustion cycles Exhaust emissions Power and torque characteristics 2.Diesel Engine Construction Engine blocks Liners Crankshafts Bearings Pistons Connecting rods Piston rings Cylinder heads Combustion chambers Valves and seats Camshafts Balance shafts 3.Diesel Fuels and Lubricants Types of fuels and specifications Engine oils Lubrication systems 4.Fuel Supply Systems and Filters Fuel tanks lift pumps Filters, fuel lines 5.Inline and Single Element Pumps Single element pumps Multi element pumps Construction and operation Phasing Calibration Metering Delivery valves Automatic advance 6.Distributer Pumps Radial and Axial pumps CAV-DPA Bosh- VE 7.Unit Injection Detroit Cummins Caterpillar 8.Common Rail Systems Types of systems pump operation Injector operation Sensors Electronic control 9.Hydraulic Injectors Holders Nozzles: Operation, types, tests 10.Governors Constant speed, variable speed and limiting speed operation Hydraulic Pneumatic Mechanical Electronic 11.Intake and Exhaust Systems Turbo charges Super charges Pre-filters Air filters Particulate filters mufflers 12.Cooling Systems Coolants Basic systems and components Inter coolers 13.Starting and Charging Systems Starter motors Hydraulic starters Air starters Cold start devices Alternators and batteries 14.Diagnosis and maintenance Diagnostic procedures diagnosis charts Smoke diagnosis View Sample Chapter View Sample Chapter Automotive Mechanics Diesel Engine Basics is an ideal companion to Simpson's bestselling text Automotive Mechanics - 8th Edition. Automotive Mechanics - 8th Edition covers principles, applications and general servicing requirements that relate to passenger and light commercial vehicles. With full-colour illustrations and photographs, this new edition provides thorough coverage of the most relevant developments in the Australian automotive industry. View Automotive Mechanics
