Questions and Answers Relating to Modern Automobile Construction, Driving and Repair. By Victor W. Pagé, M.S.A.E.
A practical self-instructor for students, mechanics and motorists, consisting of thirty-seven lessons in the form of questions and answers, written with special reference to the requirements of the non-technical reader desiring easily understood, explanatory matter relating to all branches of automobiling. The subject-matter is absolutely correct and explained in simple language. If you can’t answer all of the following questions, you need this work. The answers to these and over 2,000 more are to be found in its pages. Give the name of all important parts of an automobile and describe their functions. Describe action of latest types of kerosene carburetors. What is the difference between a “double” ignition system and a “dual” ignition system? Name parts of an induction coil. How are valves timed? What is an electric motor starter and how does it work? What are advantages of worm drive gearing? Name all important types of ball and roller bearings. What is a “three-quarter” floating axle? What is a two-speed axle? What is the Vulcan electric gear shift? Name the causes of lost power in automobiles. Describe all noises due to deranged mechanism and give causes? How can you adjust a carburetor by the color of the exhaust gases? What causes “popping” in the carburetor? What tools and supplies are needed to equip a car? How do you drive various makes of cars? What is a differential lock and where is it used? Name different systems of wire wheel construction, etc., etc. A popular work at a popular price. 51⁄4x71⁄2. Cloth. 650 pages, 350 illustrations, 3 folding plates. Price $1.50
WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK:
“If you own a car—get this book.”—The Glassworker.
“Mr. Page has the faculty of making difficult subjects plain and understandable.”—Bristol Press.
“We can name no writer better qualified to prepare a book of instruction on automobiles than Mr. Victor W. Pagé.”—Scientific American.
“The best automobile catechism that has appeared.”—Automobile Topics.
“There are few men, even with long experience, who will not find this book useful. Great pains have been taken to make it accurate. Special recommendation must be given to the illustrations, which have been made specially for the work. Such excellent books as this greatly assist in fully understanding your automobile.”—Engineering News.
The Automobilist’s Pocket Companion and Expense Record. Arranged by Victor W. Pagé, M.S.A.E.
This book is not only valuable as a convenient cost record but contains much information of value to motorists. Includes a condensed digest of auto laws of all States, a lubrication schedule, hints for care of storage battery and care of tires, location of road troubles, anti-freezing solutions, horse-power table, driving hints and many useful tables and recipes of interest to all motorists. Not a technical book in any sense of the word, just a collection of practical facts in simple language for the everyday motorist. Price $1.00