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AUTOMOBILE ENGINE sa AUTOMOBILE AIR-INTAKE SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE BELT & PULLEY sa AUTOMOBILE COOLING SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE ENGINE TURBOCHARGING sa AUTOMOBILE FUEL SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE IGNITION SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE OIL SYSTEM sa AUTOMOBILE STARTER sa AUTOMOBILE VACUUM SYSTEM xx AUTOMOBILE xx GASOLINE ENGINE A look at a range of new products that are touted to improve gas mileage and some comments on those that work and on those that are of questionable value. How to tune-up your car. Solutions for stalling and hesitation in your car's engine. Replacing an automobile engine's oxygen sensor. A look at engine additives and what they can do for your car. How to adjust auto engine valves. Quieting a noisy engine. A guide to troubleshooting belts and pulleys, accessory bearings, engine rocker ball and exhaust system squeaks. Includes photos that show how to replace an accessory drive belt and listening tricks. Tip: Use ordinary water to clean out combustion chamber deposits. Troubleshooting an engine that starts and then dies. Tip on making your own engine gaskets. Troubleshooting causes of low engine power. Troubleshooting hot weather restarting problems. Pick the engine that's right for you when buying your next car. An explanation of what is available in auto engines. Technique for using an ammeter to check for excessive engine friction. Tuning your car in the computer age. A guide to the rapidly evolving science of engine maintenance. Health check for engines. A one-hour, once-a-year inspection to locate early warning signs of engine trouble. How to inspect and change a timing belt. Requires both a shop manual and some patience. Tips on diagnosing and curing engine hesitation. Focus is on testing the throttle-position sensor. Five adjustments that are often overlooked in tuneups. Medicines for motors. Chemistry can cure some motor troubles. How to soup-up your car. Filters need cleaning. How to get the most miles out of a gallon of gasoline. Hydraulic tappet maintenance. Lower the cost of a valve job by doing some of the work yourself. Est. cost: $15-$33. What to when the engine won't start. Six-step spring tune-up. Simple steps that go beyond the normal tune-up steps of adjusting plugs, points and carburetor. Easy way to get ten extra horsepower. Minor tuning jobs, including: replacing filters, changing vacuum advance, adjusting timing, adjusting valve lifters, etc. How to install new piston rings on an auto engine. Auxiliary electric engine heaters will make it easier to start your car on the coldest morning. How to do your own engine tune-up. How to cure rough idle in a car engine. How to repair the damages to your car's engine caused by unleaded fuels. How to pull a cylinder head. How to take care of a Wankel engine. A look at dirt in car engines and how to guard against it. Simple maintenance tips to perform on your engine in order to save gasoline. How to adjust overhead cams on the newer auto engines. How to stop car from running on and on (dieseling or afterrun). Some simple checks and adjustments, plus the right gasoline, can eliminate afterrun. How to cure rough idle. Transverse engines. Tips on do-it-yourself maintenance of the new automobile engines that are installed "sideways". How to keep the engine new. Special section on front wheel drive cars. Includes routine service information for GM J-car & X-car, Ford Escort/Lynx, Chrysler Omni/Horizon & K-car, VW Rabbit, Honda, and Mazda. Car care. Coping with engine pinging and knocking. Tips on adjusting gasoline, ignition timing, mixture and other causes of spark knock. Servicing your 1982 car. A special section. Includes tips on tools to make it easier. Looks at AMC, Chrysler, Ford, and GM cars, servicing the Wankel engine, etc. Plugging leaks to keep fluids in their place. Adjusting valves on late-model cars. Tip on straightening a warped valve cover. Curing ping and spark knock in your engine. How to convert your V-8 engine to a V-4 and improve your miles-per-gallon. How to make use of conventional electronic test equipment in tuning up an automobile motor. How to get going again after a stall. Reparing hydraulic lifters. Eight tips which might help cure a balky engine. Fifteen ways to cure rough idle. How to use a vacuum gauge to detect engine problems. How to check and replace valve seals. How to stop a dieseling engine (one that keeps running after the ignition is turned off). How to tune up your engine to cut fuel consumption. How to find engine problems that weren't corrected by a tune-up. Step-by-step instructions for adjusting the valves on a 1971 Volkswagen. How to stop a dieseling condition in an engine. Car Care Guide. Engine tune-up procedure detailed. A look at engine "ping" (detonation or spark knock), how to detect the cause of heavy detonation and get rid of it. PM 1975 Car Care Guide. Engine and drive train: How they work and how to keep them working. Instead of trading in your car, try replacing the old engine with a rebuilt engine. A new engine can give you 125,000 more miles of driving at a cost of $500 to $700. Tips on what this involves and how to select a reputable exchange dealer. How to check and replace all of your car's gaskets. An orderly and logical approach for tracking down and curing the cause of engine misfire. Troubleshooting engine problems. PM 1976 Car Care Guide. Tips: How to replace rubber value cover gaskets. How to stop engine hesitation caused by stumble, flat spots and misfiring. Tip: Make it a point to tighten all engine bolts and screws at regular intervals. Fifth Annual Car Care Guide. Part 5. Engine. How to do that engine overhaul yourself. What you should know to do the job in your own garage. PM 1979 Car Care Guide. How to correct hard starting, stalling and hesitation. PM 1979 Car Care Guide. How to find the problem if your engine is missing, surging or lacks power. How to tune up your car for top fuel economy. Part 1. How to tune up your car for top fuel economy. Part 2. Servicing sparkplugs, distributor, fuel system, emission controls, and timing. Troubleshooting lack of engine power. Tip: How to repair warped lips on valve covers and improve the sealing action of the cover. What you should know before converting your V8 to a V4. 1982 car care guide. A special section with emphasis on engine problems, wheel vibration, loss of brakes and diesel starting problems. Diagnosing engine compression leaks. Troubleshooting valve train problems. Car care guide. How to rebuild an aging car. How to restore the car's body and mechanical parts. Body repair, engine swaps, clutch renewal, and chassis repair. Silencing spark knock. Tip on how to check piston ring end gaps before you install the rings. Solving hot-start problems. Tip: Use dabs of RTV silicone gasket material to hold head gasket in place during installation. Troubleshooting a car that won't start. How to give your engine a valve job. Troubleshooting an engine that idles roughly. SPECIAL SECTION: How to tune up your whole car to keep it running and looking like new. Step-by-step guide for tuning up your engine, chassis, interior, and exterior. Stop engine stalling. Why your engine just quits and how to fix it so it runs smoothly. Performance tuning guide. All the how-to you need to get better automobile performance. Covers throttle-body injection, valve job, intake systems, oils, supercharging, tuneup, ignition, fuel injection, and installing a transmission shift kit. Knocking out engine knocks. How to locate the source of engine knocks and then correct the problem. Resealing a leaky engine. How to replace the front and rear crankshaft seals. Curing spark knock by means of systematic diagnostic work and minimal repairs. Tip on locating air leaks around manifold gaskets. Engine tuneup procedures for peak efficiency. Curing engine run-on (dieseling). The whole car tuneup. (1) Tune up your engine. (2) Tune up your exterior. (3) Tune up your chassis. (4) Tune up your interior. Tip on permanently marking all connecting rod components so you can match them up again after rebuilding an engine. Finding engine knock. Locating engine noise sources, vacuum testing, compression testing, and leakage testing. Tip describes how to remove an engine's main seal without damaging the crankshaft. How to smooth out a lumpy engine idle. Spring car care hints. Why your engine misfires. Keeping hydraulic lifters quiet. What you should know about engine timing. Tip for accurately duplicating compression head gaskets. Secrets for getting the best engine tune-up. Troubleshooting your car's valve system. Fourth in a series. How to tune-up your car. Includes inspection and adjustment of battery spark plugs, distributor, contact points and condenser, emission controls, carburetor and fuel system. A fifteen question quiz on automobile engines and answers that include helpful maintenance and operating tips. Smokey's guide to troubleshooting your car. How to track down a dozen common engine problems. Engine knock, how much is too much? Why your car is knocking and when you should do something about it. How to do your own valve job on your car. Instructions for everything except grinding the valves. Tip: How to determine if a camshaft needs replacing by just looking at the rocker arms move. Rough idle. How to locate the cause of rough engine idle and correct it. How to make a compression check of your engine to determine if it suffers from bad rings or burned valves. How to cure acceleration hesitation. Six systems to check if a cold engine stumbles during acceleration. Engine swapping. Shop tips from a master mechanic. Troubleshooting car backfires. Checking the diverter valve. Guide to understanding and correcting preignition and detonation before knock or ping can damage your car's engine. Tip on replacing front-drive engine torque struts. Tip on preparing your engine for a compression test. Give your car a $70 tune-up at home. Checking and correcting engine compression. Eliminating backfiring. AMC engineer gives tips on getting more miles per gallon. How to prevent rough idling in your car's engine. How to do a good valve job on an auto engine. Troubleshoot your engine at home with simple instruments, including a vacuum gauge, air-holding adapter, fuse-holder, dwell tachometer and timing light. Understanding the role of bearings and journals within an engine. Three techniques for removing crankshaft pulley bolts. Tip on freeing seized pistons by using dry ice to cool the piston rather than heating the block. Tip on using household cleanser to help seat new piston rings. How to detect rod or main bearing knocks and crankshaft journal wear. How to adjust a poured babbitt connecting rod bearing. Adjustment techniques described are suitable for almost any make of engine. Tips on breaking in the rings on an overhauled engine. Cleaning and sealing the inside of an aluminum crankcase that is badly contaminated and corroded. Tip on removing sediment from the bottom of a water jacket using a vacuum cleaner. Restoration primer. Basic engine remachining. The piston system. Tip on making a handle for lifting the cylinder head of an L-head engine. Tip on easy installation of a one piece crankshaft oil seal without damage to the seal lips. Restoration primer. Engine lubrication and cooling systems. Restoration primer. Final engine assembly hints and start-up procedures and considerations. Top dead center (TDC), how to determine it, and its significance to the antique vehicle collector. Brute force method of freeing stuck pistons. Torque wrench specifications for passenger car and truck engines (1946 and earlier). Valve spring design and loading. Diagrams illustrate the correct installation of various types of valve springs. Checking connecting rod alignment for twist or bend when the rods are removed from an engine for ring, bearing, or piston work. Using a vacuum gauge to check the performance and condition of a running engine, as an aid in diagnosing engine problems, and determining condition of piston rings, valves, ignition, gaskets, carburetion, and ignition timing. Tip on diagnosing the causes of various engine noises using a stethoscope or other listening device. Tip on using candle wax to help loosen oil return and gallery plugs and pipe fittings in aluminum manifolds. Tips on freeing stuck engines. Compression check and leakdown test for auto engine. Cars of the 1930s. Engine bearing troubles. Looks at lubrication, alignment, mounting, adjustment, and replacement. Tip on removing an old car's cylinder head that has corroded onto the head studs. Tip on detecting sticking valves or weak valve springs using a timing light. Cars of the 1930s. When to replace gears (timing, oil pump, starter, transmission or rear axle). Setting valve clearances on antique automobile engines. Freeze plug service. Tips on removing and installing core plugs in an engine block. Build a castered cart for VW and Porsche engines. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to remove rear engine from a Volkswagen. Cars of the 1930s. Early hydraulic valve lifters. How they work plus tips on removal, cleaning and reinstalling. Check those motor mounts. Tips on locating and testing the rubber mounts used to support engines. Gasket lore. Advice on selecting and installing automotive head gaskets. Gasket lore. Gaskets for relatively thin stamped parts such a valve covers, oil pans, and timing parts. Block and head preparation before having them rebuilt or machined. Tips on giving them a thorough cleaning and repainting. Easier technique for locating top dead center for setting valve lash, or for performing a leakage test. Compression testing. Understanding and using one of the three most important diagnostic tests that will uncover at least 90% of the things that can go wrong with an auto engine. Replacing the front motor mount on Chrysler L-head six cylinder engines (1937-1954). Checking crankcase pressure in cars of the 1930s. Right-hand and left-hand crankshafts are illustrated and explained. Servicing noisy hydraulic valve lifters in cars of the 1930s. Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 12. Engine overhaul. Part 1. Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 13. Engine overhaul. Part 2. Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 14. Engine overhaul. Part 3. Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 16. Engine reinstallation. How to perform leakdown testing of engines to help confirm conclusions drawn from compression testing and vacuum gauge readings. The analysis of engine noises. Excerpted from a 1936 edition of the Automobile Digest Engine Service Manual. Part 1. General principles of engine noise analysis. The analysis of engine noises. Part 2. Knocks and noises which originate from sources such as cylinders, bearings, connecting rods, pistons, and front end drive. The analysis of engine noises. Part 3. Noises which originate in the camshaft, push rods, valves, fan and drive, generator, starting motor, carburetor, fuel pump, and miscellaneous noises. Chevrolet Corvair engine work. Part 1. Chevrolet Corvair engine work. Part 2. In-car repairs. Chevrolet Corvair engine work. Part 3. In-car repairs (continued). Troubleshooting engine dieseling (post-ignition, run-on, after-run). Engine troubleshooting based on listening to the sounds made by the starter as it turns over the engine. Chevrolet Corvair engine work. Part 4. In-car repairs (continued) and engine removal. Recommendations from the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association on starting a rebuilt engine for the first time. Tracking down the source of engine noise. Some tips on what the various noises could mean. Replacing the front motor mount on Chrysler six cylinder L-head engines (1937-1954). Reinforcing engine heads which have cracks in the combustion chamber. Tip on piston ring installation on a Model T Ford engine. Chevrolet Corvair engine tune-up servicing. | |||||||||
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