Includes index. Includes glossary

Introduction to diesel engines -- Shop safety -- Tools, precision tools, and fasteners -- Principles of operation -- Engine blocks -- Crankshafts -- Pistons, rings, and connecting rods -- Cylinder heads and related components -- Camshaft and valve train components -- Lubrication systems -- Cooling systems -- Air intake systems -- Exhaust systems -- Diesel fuels -- Basic fuel systems -- Fuel filters and conditioners -- Injection system fundamentals -- Injection nozzles -- Governors and acceleration controls -- Multiple plunger inline injection pumps -- Distributor injection pumps -- Unit injector fuel injection systems -- Cummins pressure-time injection systems -- Basics of electricity -- Electronic engine controls and fuel injection -- Diesel engine charging systems -- Diesel starting systems -- Engine reassembly and installation -- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting -- Career opportunities -- Appendices.