=GENERAL THEORY OF GAS ENGINES=--Simple explanation of cycle--The
four-stroke cycle--The two-stroke cycle--Advantages and
disadvantages of each.
=MOTOR DESIGN=--CYLINDER, what it is and its use. VALVES, mechanical
and automatic--Forms of valves--Valve timing and its influence
on the motor--Valve grinding, how to do it--Valve nomenclature.
CRANK CASE--The construction Bearings--Accessibility--Working
parts--Uses. A crank case oiling system. CRANK SHAFTS--What they
are--One, two, four and six-cylinder crank shafts--Crank case
diagram, showing instantly conditions in all cylinders--Diagram
showing firing points and sequence of same. CONNECTING
RODS--Construction and material--Bearings and lubrication.
PISTONS--Piston rings--Piston pins.
=THE CARBURETOR=--A very simple explanation of carburetion--The
mixing valve--A few of the first types--Some of the modern
carburetors--Foreign carburetors.
=IGNITION=--The make and break system--A simple explanation of the
apparatus used. THE JUMP SPARK SYSTEM--Electrical units. SOURCES
OF ELECTRICITY--The dry cell--The storage cell--Dynamos and
magnetos--The spark coil--Commutators and timing devices--Spark
plugs--Wiring diagrams.
=COOLING SYSTEM=--AIR COOLING. WATER COOLING--Direction of
circulation--Radiators--Water pumps--Fans--Anti-freezing
solutions.
=THE TRANSMISSION=--Reason for and use of transmission. SIMPLE
EXPLANATION OF ACTION--Individual clutch type--The sliding
gear--The three speed progressive--The three speed selective--The
four speed selective--Planetary gear--Friction drive.
=METHODS OF DRIVING=--Single chain drive--Double chain drive--Bevel
gear drive.
=RUNNING GEAR=--FRONT AXLE--Construction of--Steering Gear. REAR
AXLE--Differential gear--The live axle--The dead axle--Wheel
construction--Bearings.
=HORSE POWER DETERMINATIONS=--Engine testing--Indicated horse
power--Brake horse power--Mechanical and heat efficiency--Road
testing.
What a Prominent Trade Paper Says About It.
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and untechnical a manner as possible. The _entire field_ is covered
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