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Gas Engine Troubles and Installation by JB Rathbun Hard Cover 1911
Gas Engine Troubles and Installation by JB Rathbun
A book that shows you how to install, How to operate, How to make immediate repairs and how to keep a gas engine running
Hard Cover Writing on first page
444 pages
Copyright 1911
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I-MECHANICS (ME) Elementary Mechanical Terms and Definitions-Units of Power, Heat Units, etc. 9
CHAPTER II-ENGINES AND FUEL (EN) AND (FE) The Elements of Gas Engines and Fuels Commonly Used-Definition of 4 stroke cycle, 2 stroke cycle, Properties of Gases, Gasoline, Kerosene, etc. 19
CHAPTER III-IGNITION (IG) The Ignition Apparatus-Hot Tube Ignition, Make and Break System, High Tension System, Spark Coils, Igniters, Plugs, Timers, (Ignition Trouble Chart) 48
CHAPTER IV-(IG) A Electrical Units and Measurements-The ampere, volt, watt, kilowatt, etc. 149
CHAPTER V-(IG) B Primary Batteries for Ignition-Description, Method of Connection, Care 154
CHAPTER VI-(IG) C Storage Batteries for Ignition, Magnetos and Ignition Dynamos- Description, Charging, Operation, Installation, Repairs (Magneto Trouble Chart) 169
CHAPTER VII-CYLINDERS (CY) Gas Engine Cylinders and Mechanism-Construction, Water Jackets, Valves, Piston, Compression 245
CHAPTER VIII Location and Cause of Compression Leaks-Leaky Valves, Cooling Systems, Valve Grinding, Repairing Gaskets, Cylinder Trouble Chart 307
CHAPTER IX-GOVERNORS (GOV) Valve Operating and Speed Governing Mechanisms-Cams, Halftime Gears, Compression Release Cam, Hit and Miss Mechanism, Throttling Governors, Fuel Pumps 339
CHAPTER X-BEARINGS (BRG) Power Transmitting Mechanism-Crank Shafts, Bearings, Connecting Rod, Frame, Flywheels, Babbitting, Making Adjustments and Repairs, etc. 357
CHAPTER XI-CARBURETER (CA) The Carbureter and Fuel Vaporizing Group-Carbureters, Mixing Valves, Troubles and Adjustments Fuel, Piping, Tanks, Gas Valves (Carbureter Trouble Chart) 371
CHAPTER XII-LUBRICATION (LU) Lubrication and Oiling Devices-Splash Feed System, Force Feed System, Oil Cups, Hot Bearings 401
CHAPTER XIII-INSTALLATION (IN) Installation of the Gas Engine-Location, Foundations, Piping, Shafting, Pulleys, Clutches, Hangers, etc. (Tables) 409
CHAPTER XIV-STARTING (STA) Starting, Stopping and Laying up an Engine-Operating Self Starter, etc. 420
CHAPTER XV-POWER (PO) Calculations of Power-Formulae for Calculating Power, Effects of Altitude, Bore and Stroke, Trouble Charts, etc.430
INTRODUCTION
This book is intended as a reference for the use of owners and operators of gas and gasoline engines, and is written in plain, non-technical language so that the contents will be available in times of trouble without deep study.
Particular attention has been paid to the construction and adjustment of the accessory appliances, such as the ignition system and carbureter, as these parts are the most liable to derangement and as a rule are the least understood parts of the engine. The illustrations that accompany the descriptive matter are not diagrams of obsolete devices, nor arbitrary sketches of laboratory apparatus, but are accurate reproductions of actual modern engines and show the parts as they are actually built by well known makers.
It is the belief of the author that diagrams and illustrations convey a more definite idea of the working of the various parts than reams of descriptive writing, and for this reason the "pictures" have been introduced at every possible point where they would render the matter more intelligible.
The trouble chart makes the gist of the matter contained in the book, instantly accessible, whether the owner has read the entire book or not, and the author is certain that this feature will be appreciated by the man whose engine has gone on a "strike," and who has no inclination to read the entire book to locate the cause. To obtain a knowledge of the gas engine and its parts, the book may be read through in the ordinary way of reading, as the matter is arranged in a systematic manner.
When trouble arises with your engine consult the Trouble Chart which is located in the last chapter in the book, then follow down the column under the head of Symptoms until the description tallies with the actions of your engine. When the symptom is located follow across the page to the next column ("causes"), and try each suggestion in order until the trouble is located.
The section devoted to Installation will prove of value to the gas engine owner who is interested in having his engine operate under the best conditions and at the least expense for fuel and repairs. The best engine built cannot give satisfactory service if improperly installed, and many an engine has been condemned when the real fault lay in the piping or foundations.
For the best results the instructions contained in this section should be followed to the letter, as the data contained therein is the result of many years experience.
JOHN B. RATHBUN.
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