By J. B. RATHBUN. B. S. C. E.
Author of “Commercial Vehicles for All Purposes,”
“Oxygen—Acetylene Welding,” etc.
420 Pages, 150 Detailed Line Drawings and Illustrations.
¶ A book that shows you HOW TO INSTALL—HOW TO OPERATE—HOW TO MAKE IMMEDIATE REPAIRS and HOW TO KEEP A GASOLENE ENGINE RUNNING. The language is simple—The illustrations are clear. The book is authentic—complete—up-to-the-minute, written by an expert who is employed daily as a Consulting and Demonstrating Engineer and Instructor. Nothing has been omitted—It contains no useless matter—Just the cream of daily experience. Two Folding Trouble Charts.
CONTENTS
Elementary mechanics—Units of heat and mechanics defined—Fuels—Behavior of gases under the influence of heat and pressure—Combustion—Work done by the expansion of gases—Composition of the charge—The elementary gas engine—Functions of the cylinder, piston connections, rod and crank—Cycle defined—Four stroke cycle, two stroke cycle, six Stroke cycle defined—Functions of ports, valves, and cams as applied to foregoing types—Events in cycles—Periods of ignition, compression, etc., outlined—Multiple cylinder engines—Crank relations—Ignition—Flame, catalytic, hot tube, electric (high and low tension)—Make and break ignition—Batteries—Spark coils, dynamos—Magnetos—Wiring systems—Timing—discussion of prominent makes of ignition apparatus—Valve gears—Practical construction of valves and valve operating mechanism—Valve timing charts—Location of ports in two stroke cycle engines—Three port, two-stroke cycle engines—Mixing valves—Carburetors—Manifolds for multi-cylinder engines—Mufflers—Exhaust pots, etc.—Cooling systems—Purpose of cooling systems—The radiator—Air cooling—Tank, hopper and trays—Circulating pumps—Thermo—Syphon—Water vs. oil—Anti-freezing solutions—Lubrication—Splash, force feed, exhaust feed, properties of lubricating oils, grease, pumps, strainers, filters, cups, connections, etc.—Details of approved systems—Construction details—Engines for various purposes—Electric lighting engines—Dynamos—Storage batteries—Wiring—Switch Board—Installation—Engine room arrangement—Foundations—Piping—Shafting—Hangers, etc.—Operation—Trouble Chart for location of troubles—Remedies for trouble—Shop rules—Formulas—Automobile, motor boat and aero motors, Trouble Chart—Accessories—Operation, etc., etc.
| Price, | FLEXIBLE LEATHER | $1.50 |
| CLOTH BINDING | 1.00 |
THE PRACTICAL HANDBOOK OF GAS, OIL, AND STEAM ENGINES
