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Diesel Engine How-to books

I am used to being able to find just about any how-to I need for the diesel engine in my truck online. I am learning that is not the case for my 450 ISM/M11. Has anyone found a good book that covers the fundamentals of heavy duty diesel engines? Just something to jumpstart a beginner? I've ordered two now, only to find out they only contain homework/work sheets for content delivered in a classroom setting.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #1 –
Use the link, wait 20 seconds then a discount pops up.

Cummins M11 Series Engines Workshop Repair Service Manual
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #2 –
I bought a CD off Ebay with a complete manual for my M-11.  It was not very expensive, but it is thorough - something like 900 pages.

The operation manual is very good too - covers oil change, basic adjustments, etc.
Matt B
1998 u-320

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #3 –
There is one here in the media section also

The selected media item is not currently available.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #4 –
Thanks Mike, 585 pages should cover everything.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #5 –
Thanks guys, I'm getting a quote from fedex to have it printed off now. What about a fundamentals/concepts book that's good for a higher level understanding? I can follow instructions but would like to have enough of an understanding to do some critical thinking of my own
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #6 –
I always learn the fastest with a visual presentation. Probably best to start where it all began with Rudolph Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. Here are a few to get you started.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rudolph+diesel

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rudolph+diesel

And, check out the new Cummins 2 cycle, boxer, twin crankshaft, no valves, 14.3 liter, 1000 hp with blower and turbo: Cummins 14.3L Diesel Engine Packs 1,000 HP, Fits Into M88 Tank

Pierce

Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #7 –
Elliot
You should be able to go to the Cummins website and get the troubleshooting and repair manual.
You need to enter your ESN and then go from there.
If you can't get it let me know.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Quote from: Lt403 –
Elliot
You should be able to go to the Cummins website and get the troubleshooting and repair manual.
You need to enter your ESN and then go from there.
If you can't get it let me know.
Thank you. I actually signed up in their portal before I made this post but don't have access to the coach to get the ESN for another couple weeks. Patience is unfortunately not one of the virtues I was blessed with 
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #9 –
If you want it NOW pm me your email
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Diesel Engine How-to books

Reply #10 –
600 pages of pleasure reading for the next time I'm in the dog house  :D
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.