How to Install a New Diesel Engine

The thought of replacing a diesel engine is enough to give some boat owners nightmares, and they find they would rather suffer the continual breakdowns and maintenance headaches than take on such a major overhaul. One sailor who took the plunge and re-powered his boat is Peter Cumberlidge, who not only lived to tell about the experience but wrote a book about it as well, appropriately titled How to Install a New Diesel Engine. In researching and replacing his boat s engine, Cumberlidge learned a lot of useful information, which he shares in this comprehensive, well-illustrated book, now in its second edition. Here would-be engine installers can find answers to most of their questions, including selecting the right size and type of engine, deciding on transmission and stern gear, designing new bearers, and fitting fuel tanks, filters and exhaust systems. Electronics, instruments, engine controls and battery power are also addressed. Cumberlidge likewise shows how to take advantage of the new engine's available power by adding such amenities as hot water systems, cabin heating, engine-driven refrigeration and a hydraulic windlass. * Sailing * Need a new engine? This book will help you choose the right size and type, decide on transmission and stern-gear, design new engine bearers, fit fuel tanks, filter, exhaust system and everything else connected with repowering. Very comprehensive! * Latitudes & Attitudes * Just Do It. So you've made the decision to replace your tired, weeping old Atomic Four gas engine with a new diesel. Chances are you're now suffering from severe sticker shock; having a new diesel professionally installed can easily set you back upwards of $10k. Before you go any further, buy this book. It explains the process of choosing and installing an engine and all its ancillaries in enough cold, hard detail to make you realize exactly what you might be getting yourself into. If this doesn't scare you off, and you are practical-minded enough to enjoy a DIY challenge, it'll do a fine job of guiding you through the complexities of replacing not only the power plant, but its allied systems. And if you decide to leave the job to the boatyard, you'll know exactly what to expect when the bill arrives. * Boatworks *