Master the essentials of modern automobiles with clear, practical guidance.
This self-instructor treatise uses question-and-answer format to explain design, construction, driving, and repair in plain language for non-technical readers.
Designed for students, hobbyists, and everyday motorists, it covers all late developments up to 1918 and includes a complete discussion of electric starting and lighting systems. The book is fully illustrated with actual engineering drawings and practical working parts, making complex ideas easy to grasp. It can be read as a standalone primer or used to supplement a broader study of automobile mechanics."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and operating early gasoline automobiles. Emerging during a pivotal era in automotive history, this book addresses the growing demand for accessible information among motorists seeking to enhance their understanding of their vehicles. The author, drawing from extensive editorial experience, recognized the limitations of existing automotive literature, which often assumed technical expertise and lacked a logical structure. Consequently, this book adopts a unique question-and-answer format, presenting information in a clear and sequential manner. Topics covered include the principles of gasoline engine operation, fuel systems, ignition, lubrication, cooling, clutches, transmissions, drive systems, chassis components, steering, wheels, tires, bearings, and troubleshooting. The book delves into the intricacies of driving, maintenance, and repair, equipping readers with the knowledge to handle common road challenges and mechanical issues. With its emphasis on practical application and its avoidance of purely academic or historical content, this book provides valuable insights for both novice and experienced motorists navigating the complexities of early gasoline automobiles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282310141_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282310141
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282310141
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 746 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 28931096/1
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