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The Petrol Engine: A Text-Book Dealing With the Principles, of Design and Construction, With a Special Chapter on the Two-Stroke Engine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Master the fundamentals of petrol engine design and construction, with a special focus on the two-stroke type.
This classic text presents the principles behind how petrol engines work, and how their parts fit together for reliable performance. Written to build solid, practical understanding, it covers core ideas that underlie all current practice.
The author aims to give readers sound notions of design and construction, so they can understand any specific engine or carburetor placed on the market. The book combines clear explanations with illustrative diagrams and examples from early two-stroke development to guide engineers, students, and hobbyists alike.
- Foundational coverage of combustion, fuel-air mixtures, and engine cycles
- Detailed discussions of carburation, ignition devices, and lubrication
- Special chapter on two-stroke engines, including scavenging and port timing
- Numerous illustrations and practical guidance for design and testing
Ideal for readers of engineering history and those seeking a solid, hands-on understanding of petrol engines.
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