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Introductory - General Outline of Motor Car Construction: Chassis As sembly, Clutch Group, Transmission Group, Steering Group, Frame Group, final-drive Group - Engine Group: General Engine Features Engine Cycles, Cylinder Multiplication, Engine Troubles - Cylinder Forms and Construction Method of Casting Cylinders, Cylinder Repairs (remov ing Carbon, Useof Stethoscope, Cutting Gaskets, Cylinder Heads, Grind ing Out Cylinder Bore, Cylinder Lapping, Repairing Cracked Water Jackets, Replacing Pistons in Cylinders, two-piece Pistons) - Plstons and Accessories: Construction, Piston Rings, Piston and Ring Troubles and Repairs (aluminum Rods, Straightening Bent Rod, Adjusting Bear ings) - Crankshafts: Design, Bearings, Shims, Crankshaft and Bearing Troubles and Remedies - Crank Cases: Function, Construction, Mate rials, crank-case Troubles and Remedies (mending Breaks, Cleaning Aluminum, Machining Crank Cases) - Questions and Answers - Carbu retor and Carburetion: Function of Carburetor, eiiect of Heavier Fuels, Classification, Throttle Valves, Adjustment of Air and Gasoline Supply (handling Fuel Spray, water-jacketing, Auxiliary Air Valve, Mixing Chamber, Use of by-pass, Double Carburetors, Multiple Nozzle Carbu retors), Carburetor Operation and Adjustment (stromberg, Zenith, Holley, Hudson. Essex, Ford, Kingston, Master, Miller Racing Type. Webber, Rayfleld, Ball and Ball, Newcomb. Marvel, Schebler. Stewart, Johnson, Carter, pierce-arrow, Packard Fuelizer, Tillotson, Cadillac, oxygen-add ing Devices), Kerosene and Heavy Fuel Carburetors (holley, Foreign Types, Master, Bennett, Bennett Air Washer, Parrett Air Cleaner, Ensign Carburetor,~ Ensign Fuel Converter, Deppe), Carburetor Troubles and Remedies - Inlet Manifold Design and Construction Changes in De sign, Heating the Charge, Inlet Manifold Troubles - Fuel Supply: Tank Placing, Fuel Feeding, Stromberg Fuel Pumps, Stewart Vacuum Tanks, Reserve Tank, Fuel System Troubles and Repairs - Questions and An swers - Valves and Their Mechanism: Valve Features, Details of Poppet Valve Gears (valve Settings, Typical Valve Actions, Good Practice, Number of Valves per Cylinder, Making Cams, Valve Timing). Repairing Poppet Valves and Valve Parts (removing Valves and Valve Springs, Stretch ing and Tempering Valve Springs, Adjusting Tension, Cutting valve-key Slots, Grinding Valves, Noisy °valves, Valve Enclosures, valve-timing Gears, Valve Cage Repairs, Guides, Caps, Twisted Camshafts, Sliding Sleeve Valves, Rotating Valves) - Exhaust System: Importance, Forms of Exhaust Manifolds, Mufiier, cut-outs - Cooling System Water Cooling (water-jacketing,' Radiators and Piping, Circulation, Fans, anti-freez ing Solutions), Air Cooling, Cooling Troubles and Adjustments - Lubrica tion System Motor Lubrication (splash Pressure, single-pump Pres sure, Individual Pump, Gravity Feeding, Splash Lubrication, External Lubrication), General Lubrication, Oil Tests, Oils and Greases, Lubrica tion Troubles and Remedies. Summary of Troubles with Lubrication Systems - Bearings: Types, Plain Bearings, Roller Bearings, Ball Bear ings - Flywheel sub-group: Importance of Flywheel, Characteristics, Methods of Fastening, Flywheel Markings.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282270043
- ISBN 13 9780282270049
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages514
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of early 20th-century automotive technology, offering a comprehensive guide to the construction, operation, and repair of gasoline-powered vehicles. At the heart of this exploration lies the explosion motor, the driving force behind automobiles, motorcycles, and even early aircraft. The author meticulously dissects the principles of internal combustion, tracing its evolution from its rudimentary origins to the sophisticated four-stroke and two-stroke cycles that defined the era. Venturing beyond theory, this book provides a deep dive into the practical aspects of motor mechanics. Detailed diagrams and explanations illuminate the complexities of carburetors, ignition systems, cooling mechanisms, and lubrication, equipping readers with the knowledge to diagnose and address common automotive ailments. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a curious car owner, this book empowers you with the understanding to navigate the inner workings of early gasoline engines. Beyond its technical prowess, this book captures a pivotal moment in the history of transportation. The rise of the automobile reshaped societies, industries, and the very landscape of the modern world. By demystifying the mechanics of these revolutionary machines, the author grants us a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity that propelled us into a new era of mobility. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282270049_0
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