Aviation engines, design - construction - operation and repair; a complete, practical treatise outlining clearly the elements of internal combustion engineering with special reference to the design, construction, operation and repair of airplane power plants; also the auxiliary engine systems, such as lubrication, carburetion, ignition and cooling. It includes complete instructions for engine repairing and systematic location of troubles, tool equipment and use of tools, also outlines the latest mechanical processes (1917)
Pagé, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947 · New York, The Norman W. Henley Publishing Company · leaf 349
ner by indicating thevarious steps which are in logical order and which could 348 Aviation Engines reasonably be followed. In any case of engine failure theignition system, motor compression, and carburetor shouldbe tested first. If the ignition system is functioning prop-erly one should determine… … Fig. 160.—Side Elevation of Thomas 135 Horse-Power Airplane Engine,Giving Important Dimensions. when the propeller is turned, proving that there is goodcompression, one may suspect the carburetor. If the carburetor appears to be in good condition, thetrouble may be caused by the ignition being out…
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