The Engine section covers diesel engine identification, servicing, fault finding and overhaul information used across agricultural and construction machinery.
Engine Manufacturers
- Perkins
- Cummins
- Kubota
- Yanmar
- Deutz
- Ford
- Isuzu
- Mitsubishi
- John Deere
- Caterpillar
Typical Topics
- Engine difficult to start
- Loss of power
- Overheating
- Low oil pressure
- Excessive smoke
- Fuel-system faults
- Cooling-system faults
- Valve clearances and timing
- Rebuild and overhaul information
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems Explained – Inline Pumps, Rotary Pumps, Unit Injectors & Common Rail
A practical guide to mechanical and electronic diesel injection systems, timing, injectors, lift pumps, filters, bleeding and common fuel-system faults.
Turbochargers, Intercoolers & Boost Pressure Explained
A practical guide to turbo operation, wastegates, VGT systems, intercoolers, boost leaks, oil supply, shaft wear, smoke and safe boost diagnosis.
Diesel Engine Compression, Valves, Head Gasket & Blow-By Explained
A practical guide to compression testing, valve clearances, leak-down testing, cylinder-head sealing, piston rings, crankcase pressure and common mechanical engine faults.
Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems Explained – Oil Pumps, Pressure, Bearings & Oil Consumption
A practical guide to oil pumps, hot and cold oil pressure, relief valves, bearing wear, crankcase breathers, oil consumption and low-pressure diagnosis.
Diesel Engine Cooling Systems Explained – Thermostats, Water Pumps, Radiators & Wet-Liner Cavitation
A practical guide to coolant flow, thermostats, water pumps, radiators, fans, pressure caps, wet liners, cavitation and cooling-system diagnosis.
Diesel Engine Timing Systems Explained – Gears, Chains, Belts, Camshaft & Injection Timing
A practical guide to TDC, timing gears, chains, belts, cam/crank timing, injection-pump timing, sensors and safe timing diagnosis.
Diesel Cold Starting Systems Explained – Glow Plugs, Thermostart, Intake Heaters & Starting Aids
A practical guide to glow plugs, Thermostart, intake heaters, relays, cold-start diagnosis, white smoke and safe use of starting aids.
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