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Small Gas Engine Repair by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.)(CARDINAL)723959;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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How to repair diesel engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.);
Subjects: Diesel motor;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Troubleshooting & repairing diesel engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.);
Subjects: Diesel motor;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to repair small gasoline engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.)(CARDINAL)723959;
Subjects: Spark ignition engines;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Two-stroke engine repair & maintenance / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.)(CARDINAL)723959;
Packed with photographs, this is a step-by-step, how-to guide for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining two-stroke engines--the types that power tens of millions of lawn equipment machines and small generators. Weed trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and portable pumps all run on two-stroke engines.
Subjects: Two-stroke cycle engines;
Available copies: 15 / Total copies: 19
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Troubleshooting & repairing diesel engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.);
1. Rudolf Diesel --10. Electrical fundamentals : Electrons ; Circuits ; Electrical measurements ; Ohm's law ; Direct and alternating current ; Magnetism ; Electromagnets ; Voltage sources ; Generator principles ; dc motors ; Storage batteries ; Switches ; Solid-state components --11. Starting and generating systems : Starting aids ; Wiring ; Starter circuits ; Solenoids ; Starter drives ; Charging systems ; Voltage regulation ; Solid-state regulators ; Batteries --12. Cooling systems : Air cooling ; Liquid cooling --13. Greener diesels : Brazil ; U. S. and Europe ; DIY FAME ; Straight vegetable oil ; Dual-fuel engines ; Conventional fuel.2. Diesel basics : Compression ratio ; Induction ; Ignition and combustion ; Two- and four-stroke cycle ; Power and torque ; Fuel efficiency ; Weight ; Durability ; Conventional fuels --3. Engine installation : Trucks and other motor vehicles ; Stationary engines ; Marine engines --4. Basic trouble-shooting : Malfunctions ; Tests ; Air inlet system ; Glow plugs ; Exhaust backpressure ; Engine mechanical --5. Mechanical fuel systems : Air blast ; Early common-rail ; Jerk pump system ; Inline pumps ; Distributor pumps ; Delivery valves ; Injectors ; Timers ; Diaphragm controls ; Centrifugal governors ; Pneumatic governors ; Unit injection ; Low-pressure system ; Fuel filters and water separators --6. Electronic management systems : Background ; Analog versus digital ; Bosch CAN bus ; On-board computer ; Tools ; Troubleshooting ; Caterpillar EMS ; Ford (International) 7.3L DI power stroke ; Detroit Diesel --7. Cylinder heads and valves : Combustion chamber types ; Valve configuration ; Before you begin --8. Engine mechanics : Scope of work ; Diagnosis ; Rigging ; special considerations ; Cleaning ; Teardown ; Lubrication system ; Filters ; Block casting ; Pistons ; Connecting rods ; Crankshafts ; Camshafts and related parts ; Harmonic balancers ; Crankshaft bearing ; Assembly--major components --9. Air systems : Air cleaners ; Construction ; Turbochargers ; Applications ; Construction ; Variable geometry turbine --
Subjects: Diesel motor;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Do-it-yourself sustainable water projects : collect, store, purify, and drill for water / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.)(CARDINAL)723959;
Includes bibliographical references and index.[1] Glimmers of Light -- Worldwide Water Use -- Here at Home -- Climate Change -- The Way Forward -- [2] Using Less -- NAEUS -- Lawn and Garden -- Indoors -- Composting Toilets -- [3] Water from Air -- Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) -- Air Conditioner Condensate Recovery -- A Word about Greywater -- [4] Wells -- Well Basics -- Buying Property with a Well -- Hiring a Driller -- DIY Drilling -- [5] Pumps and Related Components -- Well Yield -- Pump Performance -- Water Demand -- Pump Sizing -- Maintenance Issues -- Piping -- Standard Jet Pumps -- Deep-Well Jet Pumps -- Centrifugal Submersible Pumps -- Water Storage -- Pump Motor Controls -- [6] Alternative Power -- Solar Power -- Wind Power -- Human Power -- A Last Word -- Glossary -- Appendix A: Water Web Sites.This DIY guide shows how to collect, store, purify, and drill for water with 10 inexpensive projects, and provides practical conservation information. "Do-It-Yourself Sustainable Water Projects" provides everything you need to know to create your own water projects--from collecting rainwater and air conditioner condensate to properly drilling and constructing pump systems. A list of manufacturers and other resources is included to help locate all the products used in the book. This practical guide also provides a basis for understanding the importance of water--the most precious resource--and how the lack of it affects different regions around the world.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Water-supply; Water-supply; Water use; Sustainability.; Water conservation.; Do-it-yourself work.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Small gas engine repair / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.),author.(CARDINAL)723959;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Basics -- Troubleshooting -- Ignition and related systems -- Fuel systems -- Rewind starters -- Electrical system -- Engine mechanical."Fully updated to reflect the latest technologies, this best-selling guide shows how to troubleshoot and repair the engines found in household devices--including lawnmowers, garden tractors, portable generators, and handheld tools. Written by a master mechanic, Small Gas Engine Repair, Fourth Edition, provides easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions for complicated diagnostic and repair procedures. The book suggests money-saving alternatives to expensive factory tools and overpriced replacement parts. You will gain access to valuable Internet resources as well as shortcuts, field fixes, and other tricks of the trade that working mechanics use on the job."--provided by Amazon.com.
Subjects: Small gasoline engines;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.),author.(CARDINAL)723959;
Rudolf diesel -- Diesel basics -- Engine installation -- Basic troubleshooting -- Mechanical fuel systems -- Electronic management systems -- Cylinder heads and valves -- Engine mechanics -- Air systems -- Electrical fundamentals -- Starting and generating systems -- Cooling systems -- Greener diesels.Solve diesel engine problems quickly and easily using the latest methods. This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to save time and money by learning to identify and fix virtually any diesel engine problem yourself. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest advances in diesel technology, Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines, Fifth Edition contains hundreds of drawings, schematics, and photographs to ensure success and avoid frustration. This fully revised classic resource equips you with all of the techniques you need to keep diesel engines running in top condition.
Subjects: Diesel motor; Engines;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Home generator selection, installation, and repair / by Dempsey, Paul(Paul K.),author.(CARDINAL)723959;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-205) and index.Preface -- Selecting The Right Generator: -- Outages -- What's available -- Power output -- Power quality: -- Voltage -- Frequency -- Distortion -- Engines or prime movers -- Fuel options -- Other features worth having: -- Instrumentation -- Circuit breakers -- Ground-fault circuit interrupters -- Automatic idle control -- Noise -- Sizing -- Powering Up: -- Location -- Hookup: -- Power cords -- Power inlet box -- Transfer switches -- Transfer switches and neutral grounds -- Electrical safety: -- Grounding rods -- Fuels: -- Gasoline -- Propane -- Natural gas -- Diesel -- Planning ahead -- Generator Repairs: -- Conventional generators: -- Brushed generators -- Brushless generators -- Power quality -- Tools -- Measurements -- Output tests -- Resistance tests -- Ohmmeter tests -- Megaohmmeter tests -- Rotor excitation test -- Inverter generators: -- Operation -- Troubleshooting -- Engine Electrical: -- Engine management controls: -- Power sources -- Fuel cutoff valves -- Idle control -- Automatic choke -- Oil-pressure sensor -- Oil-level sensor -- Solid-state ignition: -- Ignition myths -- Starter motors -- Emergency Repairs: -- Tools and supplies -- No power: -- No power from any receptacle -- No power from one receptacle -- Genset slows under load -- Storage batteries -- Gasoline engine malfunctions: -- Preliminaries -- No start -- Loss of power as engine warms -- Sudden shutdowns -- Insufficient power -- Weak compression -- Diesel engine malfunctions: -- No or slow starting -- Runaway -- Fuel Systems: -- Basic carburetor theory -- Tools and supplies: -- Parts and materials -- Removal and installation -- Cleaning -- Float carburetor service: -- Needle and seat -- Float adjustments -- Jets -- Primer -- Diaphragm carburetor service: -- Diaphragm carburetor operation -- Plumbing -- Troubleshooting -- Pressure test -- Mixture-adjustment screws -- Fuel pumps -- Metering -- Idle circuits -- Check valves -- Final pressure check: -- Mixture adjustments: all carburetors -- Fuel injection -- Diesel: -- Wet stacking -- Safety -- Tools -- Fuel system checks -- Injectors -- High-pressure pump -- Timing -- Major Engine Repairs: -- Some basics -- What's needed -- Torque limits -- Evaluation -- Excessive compression -- No or barely perceptible compression -- Compression test -- Leak-down test: -- Leak-down test-four-cycle engine -- Leak-down test-two cycle engine -- Blowby gauge -- Cylinder head casting -- Valves -- Valve guides -- Valve springs -- Pushrods -- Pistons -- Rings: -- Installation -- Piston installation: -- Integral bores -- Detachable cylinders -- Connecting rods: -- Construction -- Orientation -- Bearings -- Micrometers -- Plastigage -- Failure analysis -- Rod assembly -- Cylinders: -- Glaze breaking -- Inspection -- Boring -- Sleeving -- Flywheel -- Crankcase -- Crankshalfts -- Antifriction main bearings -- Camshafts -- Balance shafts -- Oil seals -- Oil circuits -- Rewind starters: -- Starter troubleshooting -- Preload release and Restoration -- Brake -- Dogs -- Recoil springs -- Final word -- A: Generator websites -- B: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) plug and receptacle configurations -- Index.Overview: Select, set up, and maintain a reliable home generator. This complete and practical guide shows you, step by step, how to choose the best generator for your needs, safely and properly install it, and handle troubleshooting and maintenance. Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair covers a wide variety of models, including those from the most popular manufacturers - Briggs and Stratton, Coleman, and Honda. Nearly 150 photos and diagrams help you to identify the various electrical components. This hands-on resource also describes the tools you'll need and provides sources for additional information and discount parts. Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair explains: How to decipher the technical terminology used in generator manuals; Different types of fuels-gasoline, propane, natural gas, and diesel; How to evaluate a generator's quality. Essential features, including instrumentation, protection from electroshock, and large pneumatic tires for mobility. How to safely connect generator output to home or office circuits; Portable generator support requirements, including: proper fuel storage and an inventory of parts, such as oil and air filters; Emergency fixes; Generator troubleshooting and repair procedures; Engine overhaul.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Electric generators; Dwellings; Electric generators;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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