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How to Run the Gas Engine – Simplified (1915) - reprint, US $9.98 – Picture 0
How to Run the Gas Engine – Simplified (1915) - reprint, US $9.98 – Picture 0

How To Run The Gas Engine – Simplified (1915) - Reprint

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  • Mebane, North Carolina, United States
  • Jan 31st
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How to Run the Gas Engine – Simplified, Being a Handbook for Engine Owners, Tractioneers, Motorists, by Lawrence St. John, originally published by Manhattan Electrical Supply Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1915. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback, 64 pages. Reprinted in the 1990s. Please note this book is a new reprint, NOT an original. Table of Contents Hints for Engine Buyers Chapter I. Historical An Idea That Grew Into an Invention Early Forma and General Principles Fuel-Method of Feeding Into Engine The Reason for Two-Cycle and Four-Cycle Engines Compression-Its Effects Ignition and Its Importance Chapter II. Ignition An Absolute Necessity - To Successful Operation Flame Hot Tube Hot Bulb Dangers of Early Forms of Ignition Led to Use of Electricity Liquid Batteries Dynamos Magnetos Dry Batteries-Their Durability, Reliability, etc. Make and Break Type-Low Tension Ignition Jump Spark-High Tension Ignition Duties of the Governor in Relation to Ignition Chapter III. Compression The Need to Have an Air-Tight Engine Troubles Liable to Arise Testing for Leaks Chapter IV. Carburetion Troubles Due to Too Weak and Too Rich Mixtures Adjustment of Carburetor Explosion in Muffler Backfiring Leaks Avoiding Trouble by Straining Fuel Chapter V. Lubrication Quality and Quantity for Different Purposes Chapter VI. Cooling -- Different Systems is Use Chapter VII. Ignition Troubles -- Tracing the Fault Chapter VIII. How to Get Good Service From Your Engine When in Trouble What to Do Chapter IX. Two Classes of Engine Trouble Troubles of the Engine, Itself Troubles of the Accessories Defective Ignition Incorrect Fuel Mixture Broken Parts Poor Compression Failure of Valves or Other Parts to Operate Causes of Slow-ups, Stops, Irregular Ignition Weak Explosions Chapter X. The Care and Selection of Dry Batteries Selection Testing Temperature The Care of Batteries in Use
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