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THE BOY'S BOOK OF THE MOTOR-CAR

by John Harrison

Published by Humphrey Milford; Oxford University Press. 1st. 1926

Almost very good condition. Orange cloth boards with black titles and decorations. B/w illustrations. 200 pages.

Spine & corners lightly rubbed. A few marks to covers. Text block lightly browned. Inscription in ink to front endpaper. Some foxing throughout. Previous owner's address label to rear pastedown.

Stock no. 2133953

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Contents

  • I. The Birth of Mechanical Road Locomotion
  • II. The Coming of the Petrol Car
  • III. 1914 and After
  • IV. The Internal Combustion Engine
  • V. The Multiple Cylinder Engine
  • VI. Valves, Valve Gear and Timing
  • VII. The Carburetter, Petrol Feed, and Inlet Pipe
  • VIII. The Cylinders, Crank-Case, Reciprocating Parts, Auxilliaries, Cooling and Lubrication
  • IX. Electricity and the Motor
  • X. The Transmission (Part 1)
  • XI. The Transmission (Part 2)
  • XII. The Front Axle and the Steering Gear
  • XIII. Brakes
  • XIV. Frames and Springs; Wheels and Tyres
  • XV. Some Technical Terms Explained
  • XVI. Some Modern Developments
  • XVII. A Boy's Chances in the Industry and Some Training Facilities
  • XVIII. Why You should Join the Institutions

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