A book of practical information for seekers after the fundamental facts regarding the gasoline engine and its application to the motor car.
Interesting and instructive to both the beginner and the expert—the former for information, the latter for reference.
Written by Fay L. Faurote, B. S. (M. E.), for five years closely associated with the Experimental Department of a pioneer automobile factory, for two years instructor in the Detroit Motor School.
The book, which is handsomely bound in full cloth, printed on high-grade enameled paper, contains over 200 pages and 250 illustrations and covers the following subjects:
CONTENTS
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.