Marine Diesel Basics 2 – How Everything Works, Installation Guidelines, Best Practices IMPORTANT — Volume B ONLY This title is published in two volumes. This listing is for Volume B only. For full coverage of all systems, both Volume A and Volume B are required. Volume A (334 pages) explains in detail: engine essentials, diesel fuel systems, lubrication, and cooling. Volume B (348 pages) explains in detail: breathing (air intake and exhaust), electrical and drive train Marine Diesel Basics 2 is a comprehensive, hands-on, visual guide to marine diesel systems on sailboats and motor boats up to 30 metres (100 feet). With more than 2,700 clear, purpose-drawn illustrations and concise text, it explains how every circuit and component functions as part of the complete propulsion system—and how those systems should be installed for reliable operation in all conditions. MDB2 presents all systems and components visually and in context: how they operate, connect, and perform under real-world conditions. The result is a practical understanding you can apply directly on board. This volume explains: Electrical systems – starting, charging, and system integration: starter motors, alternators, batteries (including lithium-ion), charging systems, and engine monitoring Air intake and exhaust – how engines breathe under load: filtration, turbocharging, crankcase ventilation, and exhaust flow Drive train – transmitting power to the propeller: gearboxes, couplings, shafting, stern tube seals, and propellers volume A explains: Engine essentials – how diesel engines produce and control power: pistons, bearings, and engine management systems Fuel systems – fuel delivery from tank to injector: tanks, hoses, filtration, injection systems, and common rail technology Lubrication – how oil protects under continuous load: pumps, filtration, and monitoring Cooling systems – managing heat under all operating conditions: raw water systems, heat exchangers, coolant circuits, wet and dry exhaust, and keel cooling Written for boat owners, marine students, and marine technicians, MDB2 takes you from basic knowledge—or none at all—to a clear, working understanding of marine diesel propulsion systems. Whether upgrading systems or aiming to install them correctly the first time, MDB2 provides what most manuals do not: a complete visual framework for how systems actually work on board.