Excerpt from The Practical Gas and Oil Engine Handbook: A Manual of Useful Information on the Care, Maintenance and Repair of Gas and Oil Engines, With Special Reference to the Diesel Oil Engine
Actual Horsepower. The expression actual horsepower is equivalent to brake horsepower and is used to designate the power which an engine develops at the driving pulley.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This practical guide to gas and oil engines combines detailed explanations of the parts and functions of these engines with clear instructions on their care, maintenance, repair, and adjustment. The author's step-by-step guidance shows how to rectify issues such as bad ring compression, overheating bearings, and leaking water jackets. The book covers both four-cycle and two-cycle engines, as well as their use in stationary and marine applications. Readers will also find insights into the development and advantages of these engines compared to steam engines. With its comprehensive coverage and practical advice, this book is an essential resource for engineers, mechanics, and anyone interested in the operation and upkeep of gas and oil engines. 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 # 9781330268629_0
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