Aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics, The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard Motors is a boon to anyone who puts to sea with an outboard engine. Covering both 2 and 4 stroke engines, the book explains how even the most sophisticated of modern outboards use simple processes to convert fuel to power, and then looks at each of the sub-systems that allow those processes to take place: - the fuel system - the ignition system - cooling and lubrication - the electrical system - transmission and controls The book includes sections on routine maintenance and fault finding, and even has a ph.;Cover; Title Page; Contents; Foreword; 1 ... and all because the lady loves ice-cream; The main parts of an outboard; Sizes and types; Why this book?; 2 The Basic Process: Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow; Four-stroke petrol engines; Valves; Two-stroke petrol engines; Diesel engines; Things to do; 3 Fuel System; Fuel tanks; Primer bulb; Filters; Fuel pump; Carburettor; Fuel injection; Things to do; 4 Ignition System; Electrical basics; Magnetos; Timing; Spark plugs; Kill switches; Stop switches; Things to do; 5 Cooling System; The thermostat; The water pump; Things to do; 6 Lubrication.