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Diagnosing and Overhauling Engine Mechanical Systems

Author: Jeff Beebe

Additional information

ISBN

979-8-89560-198-3

Publishing Year

2025

Print

Color

Binding

Paperback

Size (Inches)

8 x 11

Pages

408

Language

English

Publisher

Subject

Automotive Servicing (Engine Repair), Vocational Studies

Description

About the Book: This manual offers a detailed guide for diagnosing and rebuilding engine mechanical systems while providing essential information to make engines more efficient and durable. It serves both professional mechanics and home enthusiasts with comprehensive insights into vehicle engines. The book begins with fundamentals such as combustion, pistons, crankshafts, valves, cams, and timing chains, explaining their functions and common mechanical failures. Diagnosis techniques, including compression tests, leak-down tests, and visual inspections, are explained to identify worn parts, low compression, or weak ignition, along with the need for specialized tools. The book also covers teardown and rebuilding of engine components like blocks, heads, pistons, rods, and valvetrains, with instructions on part replacement, clearance adjustments, and timing accuracy. Preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, safety practices, and legal compliance are emphasized, making this an essential resource for engine maintenance and overhaul. Contents:
  1. Preparing to Diagnose Engine Mechanical System
  2. Diagnosing the Engine Mechanical System
  3. Repairing Engine Mechanical System
  4. Post-Repair Procedures

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Jeff Beebe

Jeff Beebe is an ASE Certified technician with 12 plus years in engine repair, diagnostics and service. He has an Automotive Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan, and a Masters of Science in Automotive Technology from the same university. He has skill in gasoline and diesel engines, fuel systems, emissions, hybrids power trains and diagnostics technique. Beebe has spent his career in dealerships, independent repair stores and fleet maintenance facilities specializing in engine rebuilds, performance tuning and fuel efficiency. With his extensive knowledge of today's vehicle technology, electronic control systems, and mechanical problem solving, Dvoskin became a respected authority in the industry. In addition to his technical work, Beebe is a tireless educator and mentor, teaching collision repair professionals with hands-on training, technical courses and apprenticeship programs. He is dedicated to safety standards, routine maintenance, and everything new coming out or being developed right now in the world of automotive technology, in order to give the new generation of mechanics the edge in staying yet another generation ahead of the competition. As a writer, Beebe has contributed to manuals and textbooks which give clear guidance to professional mechanics, students and automotive enthusiasts who wish to work on their own vehicles.

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