CONTENTS

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Preface[v]
Introduction[vii]
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.
History of the Gasoline Engine and Early Automobileconstruction[1]
Purchasing a new car[3]
Purchasing a used car[4]
Selecting and testing a used car[5]
Driving instructions[6]
Road rules for city and country[9]
What to do in case of accident[10]
CHAPTER I.
Gasoline Engine Construction, and Parts[12]
The engine block castings, cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, bearings, crank shaft,cam shaft and fly-wheel.
CHAPTER II.
Valve Construction and Operation[21]
Valve construction. Types and operation of the valves in an 8-cylinder V-type engine. Valvelocations and valve grinding. Valve care.
CHAPTER III.
The Operation of a 4-Cycle 4-Cylindered Gasoline Engine[29]
Explaining the cycle. The 4-, 6-, 8-, 12-cylindered engine—The Knight sleeve valve engine—S. A. E.Horse Power scale—Displacement-Engine charts—Lubrication oils and greases—Lubrication systems—Care—Cleaning—and adjustingof lubrication systems.
CHAPTER IV.
Brief Treatise on Carburetion[45]
The Stromberg plain tube Model M carburetor. Principle of action—Installation—Adjustment andmaintenance—Stromberg Model L adjustment.
CHAPTER V.
Nitro Sunderman Carburetor[60]
Principle of action, action of venturi, adjustment and general care.
The Schebler Model R carburetor, action and adjustment points.
CHAPTER VI.
Stewart Carburetor[65]
Principle of operation—Adjustment and maintenance.
CHAPTER VII.
Carter Carburetor[70]
Operating principle—Adjustment and care.
CHAPTER VIII.
Schebler Plain Tube Carburetor[72]
Operation—Instructions for installing, adjustment and maintenance.
CHAPTER IX.
Kerosene Carburetors[76]
Operating principle—Installation and adjustment.
CHAPTER X.
Heated Manifolds and Hot Spots[79]
Action—Advantage and design.
CHAPTER XI.
Cooling Systems[82]
Purpose of cooling system—Circulating systems—The force pump circulating system—Overheating—Radiatorcleaning—Freezing—Freezing solutions—Radiator repairing—The air cooling system.
CHAPTER XII.
Muffler Construction[86]
Purpose—Advantage—Type—Assembly and Maintenance.
CHAPTER XIII.
Vacuum Systems[89]
Operating principle—Purpose of the air vent—Failure to feed gasoline to carburetor—Removingtop—Cleaning gasoline strainer screen—Operating principle and general maintenance.
CHAPTER XIV.
Electrical Dictionary of Parts, Units and Terms[95]
Voltage—Amperage—Ohms—Current—Circuit—Low tension Current—High Tension Current—Inductioncoil—Commutator—Insulation—Shunt or choking coil—Fuse—Condenser—Dynamo—Voltaic cell—Accumulator—Storagebattery—Electrolyte—Hydrometer—Ammeter—Circuit breaker—Switch—Generator—Regulator—Contact-breaker—Non-vibratingcoil—Distributors.
CHAPTER XV.
The Magneto[101]
Parts—Assemblage—Operating principle.
CHAPTER XVI.
Bosch High Tension Magneto, Type ZR[105]
Operating principle—Primary or low tension circuit—Secondary or high tension circuit—Timingmagneto gears—Timing magneto with engine—The condenser—Safety spark gap—Interrupter timing range—Cutting outignition—Caution—Care—Maintenance.
CHAPTER XVII.
Magneto Washing, Repairing and Timing[111]
Magneto cleaning—Magneto repairing—Magneto assembling—Magneto timing to engine.
CHAPTER XVIII.
North East Ignition System[114]
Wiring ignition distributor—Ignition coil—Breaker box and distributor head assembly—Condenser—Breakercontacts—Breaker cam—Distributor head—Automatic spark advance mechanism—Manual spark control—Timing the distributor—Generalcare.
CHAPTER XIX.
Atwater Kent Ignition Systems[126]
Type CC system—Operating principle—Setting or timing—Adjustment—Oiling—General care.
CHAPTER XX.
Atwater Kent Battery Ignition System[132]
Type K-2-Operating principle—Operation of contact maker—Contactless distributor—Wiring diagram ofcurrent flowage—Setting and timing the unisparker—Timing with engine—Automatic spark advance—Contact point adjustment—Oilingdiagram—Condenser—Testing for ignition trouble.
CHAPTER XXI.
Philbrin Single Spark, and High Frequency Duplex Ignitioystems[141]
Operation of contact maker—Current induction—Duplex system—Duplex switch—Duplex switchaction—Wiring diagram—Adjustment of contact points—General care.
CHAPTER XXII.
Electrical Starting and Lighting Systems[147]
The generator—The regulator—The automatic cut-out—One unit system—Two unit system—Three unitsystem—The starting motor—Lubrication—Maintenance.
CHAPTER XXIII.
Electric Lighting and Starting Systems[154]
Wiring diagram Bijur system—Operation of Bijur system—Starting motor—Operation of startingmotor—Wiring circuits—Fuse—Ground fuse—Lamp controller—Oiling—Battery testing—General care.
CHAPTER XXIV.
North East Starter Used on Dodge Brothers’ Cars[161]
Model G starter-generator operation—Wiring diagram—Starter-generator action—Mounting—Drive—Chargingrate adjustment—Fuse—Locating trouble—Starting switch and reverse current cut-out—Running with battery disconnected.
CHAPTER XXV.
The Delco Electrical System[167]
Motoring the generator—Cranking the engine—Generating electrical energy—Diagram of motor generatoroperation—Lubrication—Ignition switch—Circuit breaker—Ignition coil—Distributor—Contact breaker and timer—Care.
CHAPTER XXVI.
Storage Battery[180]
Construction—Chemical action—Cells—Electrolyte solution—Battery charging—Care andmaintenance—Hydrometer testing—Battery idle—Battery freezing—General care.
CHAPTER XXVII.
Spark Plugs and Care[186]
Type—Construction—Connections—Assembling—Repairing—Cleaning—General care.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Clutch Construction, Type and Care[189]
Clutch operation—Gear shifting—Change speeds—Cone clutch—Cone clutch care—Cone clutchadjustment—Multiple disc clutch—Borg and Beck clutch—Borg and Beck clutch adjustment—Disc clutch cleaning, wet plate,dry plate—Cone clutch leather—Cone clutch leather patterns—Cutting—General care.
CHAPTER XXIX.
Transmissions, Types, Operation and Care[198]
Operation of—Planetary type—Progressive type—Selective type—Gear shifts—Unit-power-plant—Transmissioncleaning—Lubrication—Care.
CHAPTER XXX.
Universal Joints[204]
Universal joints—Slip joints—Operation—Construction diagram—Tightening—Lubrication—Care.
CHAPTER XXXI.
Differential Gears[207]
Bevel gear action—Construction—Adjusting—Gearless differential—Action—Adjustment—Advantage—Wormgear drive differential—Operation—Adjustment—Lubrication—General care.
CHAPTER XXXII.
Axle Types, Operation and Care[212]
Dead axles—The semi-floating axle—Adjustment—Lubrication—The full-floatingaxle—Construction—Adjustment—Lubrication—The I-beam front axle—The spindle—Steering knuckle—Care of all types.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Brake Types, Operation and Care[218]
Brake adjustment—Brake re-lining—Brake care—Brake cleaning.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Springs and Spring Care Tests[223]
Spring types—Spring lubrication—Weekly spring care—Bi-monthly spring care—Spring wrapping.
CHAPTER XXXV.
Alignment[229]
Wheel alignment—Lengthwise—Crosswise—Axle alignment—Lengthwise—Alignment tests—Mechanicalalignment—Lengthening wheelbase.
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Steering Gears, Type and Construction[232]
Operation of worm and sector type—Adjustment of worm and sector type—Worm and nut type—Adjustmentof worm and nut type—Rack and pinion type—Connections—Drag link—General care.
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Bearing Types, Use and Care[236]
Plain bearings—Bushings—Roller bearings—Flexible roller bearings—Radial ball bearings—Thrust ballbearings—End thrust—Double thrust—Cleaning—Care—Maintenance.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Car Arrangement[243]
Showing location and names of parts—Adjustment—General care.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
Overhauling the Car[247]
Instructions showing how to go about it—And how to give the car a thorough overhauling.
CHAPTER XL.
Repair Equipment[251]
Road repair necessities—Shop repair necessities.
CHAPTER XLI.
Car Cleaning, Washing and Care[253]
Body construction—Body washing—Running gear washing—Engine cleaning—Cleaning upholstering—Rugcleaning—Windshield cleaning—Sedan or closed body cleaning—Tire cleaning—Rim cleaning—Light lens cleaning—Caution.
CHAPTER XLII.
Tires, Build, Quality and Care[256]
Tire care—Tire chains—Cross chains—Tube care—Tube repairing—Tire and tube storage.
CHAPTER XLIII.
Electrical System[259]
General overhauling and tuning hints.
CHAPTER XLIV.
Automobile Painting[262]
CHAPTER XLV.
Carbon Removing[263]
Trouble Hints[264]
FORD SUPPLEMENT.
IThe car—its operation and care[269]
IIThe Ford Engine[277]
IIIThe Ford Cooling System[287]
IVThe Gasoline System[290]
VThe Ford Ignition System[295]
VIThe Ford Transmission[301]
VIIThe Rear Axle Assembly[307]
VIIIThe Ford Muffler[310]
IXThe Ford Running Gear[311]
XThe Ford Lubrication System[316]
XICare of Tires[320]
XIIPoints of Maintenance[323]
XIIIThe Ford One Ton Truck[325]
XIVThe F. A. Starting and Lighting System Installed on Sedans and Coupés[328]
Index[335]