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 --
