LIGHT DUTY DIESELS, SEAN BENNETT, 2012

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The book provides a thorough introduction to the light-duty diesel engine, now the power plant of choice in pickup trucks and automobiles to optimize fuel efficiency and longevity. While the major emphasis is on highway usage, it also covers small stationary and mobile off-highway diesels. 

Using a modularized structure, the book helps the reader achieve a conceptual grounding in diesel engine technology. After exploring the tools required to achieve hands-on technical competency, the text explores major engine subsystems and fuel management systems used over the past decade, including the common rail fuel systems that manage almost all current light duty diesel engines. In addition, this text covers engine management systems, 

1. Shop and Personal Safety.

2. Introduction to Diesel Engines.

3. Cylinder Block Assemblies.

4. Timing Train and Cylinder Head Assemblies.

5. Intake and Exhaust Systems.

6. Cooling and Lubrication Systems.

7. Engine Electrical Systems.

8. Fuel Subsystems.

9. Injector Nozzles.

10. Pump-Line-Nozzle Systems.

11. Engine Electronics.

12. Electronic Fuel Injection.

13. Emission Controls.

14. Servicing and Maintenance.

15. Diagnostics and Testing.

Glossary.

Acronyms.