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Automotive Engine Performance: Tuneup, Testing, and Service Volume II-Practice Manual, 2/E
ISBN-10: 0130611778
ISBN-13: 9780130611772
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1993
Format: Paper; 562 pp
Published: 11/02/1992
Status: Out of Print
Suggested retail price: $90.00
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This practice manual gives readers a through introduction to the theory and service skills involved in engine performance. This second volume provides the testing and repair instructions necessary to learn the service skills of a master mechanic. Using a step-by-step procedure similar to service manuals, Volume 2 helps readers understand professional reference manuals and use them as basic tools in their service work. It also explains the reasons for different service procedures and the common features of all carmakers' service methods.
- emphasizes general safety practices for engine performance service—Cautions and Warnings appear in the procedures of each chapter to help students do their repair jobs safely.
- gives comprehensive insight into the self-diagnostic methods used on GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
- increases coverage of DIS installations on domestic engines.
- expands coverage of basic service procedures for fuel injection systems.
- highlights the common features of all carmakers' service methods.
I. COMMON SHOP PRACTICES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND REPAIR METHODS.
2. Working with Specifications and Reference Manuals.
3. Working with Common Repair Materials.
4. Basic Test Equipment and Troubleshooting.
5. Comprehensive Engine Testing.
II. ENGINE LUBRICATION, VENTILATION, COOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
7. Cooling System, Drive Belt, and Exhaust System Service.
III. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE.
9. Battery Testing and Service.
10. Staring System Testing and Service.
11. Charging System Testing and Service.
IV. IGNITION SYSTEM TESTING AND SERVICE.
13. Ignition Secondary Circuit Service.
14. Distributor Service.
15. Ignition Timing.
V. FUEL AND EMISSION SYSTEM TESTING AND SERVICE.
17. Carburetor Service.
18. Air Injection, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and Catalytic Converter Service.
19. Air Injection, Exhaust Gas Recirculation, and Catalytic Converter Service.
20. Turbocharger Service.
VI. LATE-MODEL ELECTRONIC ENGINE TESTING AND SERVICE.
Appendix.
Glossary.
Index.
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