Diesel Mechanics

By Erich J. Schulz and Ben L. Evridge

This thoroughly updated softcover text strikes an excellent balance between hands-on practice and theory of dieseloperation and maintenance requirements of manufacturers.Diesel Mechanics equips... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070558361
• ISBN13: 9780070558366
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 473 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Not an up-to-date publication

I found that this book has an abundant amount of information. However many of the mechanical examples put forth in the book are not relevant to the present engines-either in troubleshooting, repair, or rebuild. This book does not contain modern measurement, reconditioning, or shop practices relating to currently being operated diesel engines. This book should NOT be read by a student or apprentice endeavoring to become a journeyman diesel engineer or mechanic. Diesel Mechanics covers many of the systems well, in regards to basic measuring tools, hand tools etc, but gives the impression (for example) that all these sub-assemblies will be rebuilt in the shop. Not True! Todays engineers will face exchange everything! ie: rebuilt/reman long blocks, short blocks, injectors,.....anything and everything to reduce the "dwell time" or unit down time for the customer.PLUS- today's mechanics face close scrutiny of the quality and time on job!

excellent resourse/reference manual

Diesel Mechanics is an excellent manual for understanding the function, design, trouble-shooting, and repairing of various diesel engines. From basic safety tips, to diagnostic tool usage, and the inner working of today's diesel engine, this manual is one of the best out there. With over 300 detailed illustrations to supplement a very readable and 'user friendly' text, this book is a both a great reference source and solid beginner's introduction to diesel engines. The text, itself, is very easy to understand. It avoids the double-trouble areas of oversimplification and excessive 'wordiness' that many diesel engine manuals fall prey to. Rather, the chapters are well designed and broken down for easier study and quick reference. They are also exceedingly well arranged for logical comprehension that takes the reader step-by-step through the process of first understanding the inner workings of diesel engines, and then the all important aspects of diagnostics and repair. Whether you're a professional or shade-tree mechanic you'll find this book an outstanding resourse for your automotive library. And if you can't tell the difference between a flywheel and a fuel pump, this manual will take you through the essentials without confusion, lack of information, or complete illustrations