The Model T Ford car, its construction, operation and repair
Subtitle: a complete practical treatise ..
By: By Victor W. Pagé, M.E., Member Society of Automobile Engineers
Publisher: Norman W. Henley Publishing co.
Published: 1916
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Copyright date: 1915, 1916
Description: "Illustrated by over 100 specially made diagrams and distinctive original photographs of actual parts all in correct proportion"
Table of contents: label: CHAPTER I: THE FORD CAR, ITS PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
title: PAGES; label: Important Components of Any Motor Car—Parts of Ford Automobile Chassis—The Ford Three Point Suspension System—Frame Assembly Details—Spring Construction—The Ford Body—The Ford Power Plant
title: 21-44; label: CHAPTER II:  THE ENGINE AND AUXILIARY GROUPS; label: How the Engine Works—Engine Parts and Their Functions—The Fuel Supply System—Principles of Carburetion Outlined— Utility of Gasoline Strainer—What the Carburetor Should Do —The Ford Float Feed Carburetor—The Ford Ignition System —Induction Coil System Action Explained—Why a Magneto Is Used on the Ford—Wiring Dry Cell Batteries—Master Vibrator Systems—Why Cooling Systems Are Necessary—Cooling Systems Generally Used—Ford Water Circulation Methods—Theory of Lubrication—Derivation of Lubricants—How Ford Power Plant is Lubricated—The Ford Muffler
title: 45-98; label: CHAPTER III:  DETAILS OF THE FORD CHASSIS PARTS; label: Why Clutch is Necessary—How Friction Clutches Transmit Power— Why Change Speed Gearing Is Needed—How Ford Planetary Gearing Operates—Method of Power Transmission—Rear Axle Construction—The Ford Axle Bearings—Purpose of Differential Gear—Utility of Motor Car Brakes—The Ford Steering Gear . .
title: 99-132; label: CHAPTER IV: DRIVING AND MAINTENANCE OF FORD CARS
title: PAGES; label: Steps Before Starting the Engine—How to Start the Ford Motor—Controlling Ford Cars—General Driving Instructions—Suggestions for Oiling—Winter Care of Automobiles—The Ford Gas Lighting System—Electric Lighting for Ford Cars—Tools and Supplies for Pneumatic Tire Repair—Tire Manipulation Hints—Tire Repair and Maintenance—Tools for Ford Cars—A Typical Engine Stop Analyzed—Conditions That Cause Failure of the Ignition System—Common Defects in Fuel Systems—Faults in Oiling and Cooling Systems—Adjusting Transmission—Adjusting Loose Front Wheels—What to Do When Rear Brakes Do Not Hold
title: 133-208; label: CHAPTER V: OVERHAULING AND REPAIRING MECHANISM; label: Faults in Power Plant and Symptoms—Value of System in Overhauling—How to Take Down Motor—Carbon Deposits and Their Removal—How to Repair Cracked Water Jacket—Reseating and Trueing Valves—Method of Valve Grinding—Inspection of Piston Rings—Piston Ring Manipulation—Fitting Piston Rings—Wrist Pin Wear—Inspection and Refitting of Engine Bearings—Knocking Indicates Loose Bearings—Adjusting Main Bearings—Scraping Bearings to Fit—Rebabbitting Connecting Rod—Testing Bearing Parallelism—Camshafts and Timing Gears—How to Time Valves in Ford Engines—Repairing Ford Magneto—Packings and Gaskets for Ford Engines—Precautions in Reassembling Parts—How to Take Down Transmission—Relining Brake Bands—Rear Axle Troubles and Remedies—Care of Springs—Steering Gear Repairs—Miscellaneous Chassis Parts . . . .
title: 209-279; label: INDEX
title: 281