The Gasoline Motor

This practical handbook explains the operation and construction of gasoline engines, beginning with the distinctions between two- and four-stroke cycles and proceeding through valves, bearings, ignition, magnetos, carburetors and fuels, lubrication, cooling, and two-cycle design. Mechanical and electrical principles are explained to show how charges are admitted, compressed, ignited, and expelled, and ignition options (mechanical make-and-break, battery-coil systems, and high-tension magnetos) are compared. Emphasis is on working parts, routine maintenance, and design considerations that affect performance, efficiency, and reliability.