Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 325
lus of oil being caughtin the wall, W. 312 SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLES. Automatic Governing Devices.—Next in importance to se-curing perfect balance, when the motor is running evenly, is thequestion of regulating the speed, so as to prevent racing of themotor and loss of proper control. Forthis reason… … Fig. 229.—The De Dion & Bouton Two-cylinder,Engine. AUTOMOBILE. Three-piston Balanced opening of the exhaust valve, to retard the spark, or to modify thefuel mixture. In accompanying diagrams are shown varioustypes of device for governing gasoline engines. The first repre-sents the general type…
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