How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines (2nd Edition) [No. 1887]

Dempsey, Paul

Published by Tab Books Inc., Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, 1984

About this Item

Stated Second Edition, Fifth Printing. Navy buckram boards, gilt cover and spine titles, light shelf, corner wear. Pages near fine; no writing. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Illustrated throughout with classic photos, diagrams, easily understood schematics. Near fine durable hardcover. An excellent introduction to the internal combustion engine; specifically the Briggs & Stratton small engines. Presents a detailed introductory history in Wauwautosa near Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 116 year history beginning in 1908. Contents: "Introduction; 1. Basics: Nomenclature; The Four-Cycle Engine; Engine Power Engine Protection; Engine Identification; The Product; Other Applications; 2. Ignition: Magnetic Theory; Troubleshooting; Magnetic Types; 3. Carburetors: The Venturi; Throttle Valve and Idle Port; Troubleshooting; Cleaning; Briggs & Stratton Carburetors; Automatic Chokes; 4. Governors: Pneumatic Governors; Centrifugal Governors; Briggs Governors; 5. Starters: Mechanical Starters; Electric Starters; 6. Charging Systems: Storage Batteries; Alternators; The NiCad System; 7. Engine Work: Life Cycle; Diagnosis; Disassembly; Cleaning and Inspection; Assembly; Cylinder Head; Flange; Oil Slingers; Camshaft; Connecting Rod; Piston; Piston Rings; Cylinder Bore; Crankshaft; Main Bearings; Magneto End Seal; Cylinder Valves; Crankcase Breather; and, an Index." Printed in the United States of America. 190 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines (2nd Edition) [No. 1887]
• Publisher: Tab Books Inc., Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania
• Publication Date: 1984
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Condition: Fine