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The automobile owner's guideFrank B. Scholl

The automobile owner's guide

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Original author: Frank B. Scholl

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"The Automobile Owner's Guide" by Frank B. Scholl is a practical guidebook on automobile maintenance and operation written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate car owners and users on the mechanics of their vehicles, ensuring they can efficiently operate, maintain, and repair them. It addresses common issues faced by drivers and emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanical workings of cars to decrease depreciation and repair costs. The opening of the guide emphasizes the significance of the automobile in modern life, highlighting its impact on business efficiency and personal travel. It discusses the lack of mechanical knowledge among car owners, pointing out that many do not understand their vehicles enough to resolve basic issues. Scholl introduces the book's purpose: to simplify automotive concepts and provide clear, accessible information that empowers even those with a modest education to become competent in car maintenance and minor repairs. This foundation sets the stage for the detailed insights and practical advice that follow in the subsequent chapters.

The automobile owner's guide, by Frank B. Scholl. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #69375.

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52 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface344 words
  2. 2.Introduction459 words
  3. 3.Introduction: vii1,164 words
  4. 4.Chapter XLV: Carbon Removing 2634,032 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: Gas Engine Construction, and Parts2,027 words
  6. 6.Chapter II: Valve Construction, Types, and Operation1,592 words
  7. 7.Chapter III: The Operation of a 4-Cycle, 4-Cylindered Engine3,470 words
  8. 8.Chapter IV: Brief Treatise on Carburetion3,713 words
  9. 9.Chapter V: “nitro”-Sunderman Carburetor801 words
  10. 10.Chapter VI: The Stewart Carburetor1,265 words
  11. 11.Chapter VII: The Carter Carburetor277 words
  12. 12.Chapter VIII: The Schebler Plain Tube Carburetor Model “ford A”761 words
  13. 13.Chapter IX: Kerosene Carburetors526 words
  14. 14.Chapter X: Heated Manifolds and Hot Spots464 words
  15. 15.Chapter XI: Cooling Systems911 words
  16. 16.Chapter XII: Muffler Construction, Operation and Care533 words
  17. 17.Chapter XIII: Vacuum Systems1,350 words
  18. 18.Chapter XIV: Electrical Dictionary of Parts, Units and Terms1,666 words
  19. 19.Chapter XV: Magneto Parts and Operation723 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVI: Bosch High Tension Magneto1,722 words
  21. 21.Chapter XVII: Magneto Washing, Repairing and Timing714 words
  22. 22.Chapter XVIII: North East Ignition System3,172 words
  23. 23.Chapter XIX: Atwater Kent Ignition Systems976 words
  24. 24.Chapter XX: Atwater Kent Ignition System, Type K-21,620 words
  25. 25.Chapter XXI: Philbrin Single Spark Ignition System1,038 words
  26. 26.Chapter XXII: Electrical Starting and Lighting Systems1,324 words
  1. 27.Chapter XXIII: Electric Starting and Lighting Equipment1,308 words
  2. 28.Chapter XXIV: North East Starter System Used on Dodge Brothers’ Cars1,118 words
  3. 29.Chapter XXV: The Delco Electrical System--Buick Cars2,704 words
  4. 30.Chapter XXVI: Storage Battery1,261 words
  5. 31.Chapter XXVII: Spark Plugs and Care672 words
  6. 32.Chapter XXVIII: Clutch Construction, Type and Care2,369 words
  7. 33.Chapter XXIX: Transmissions, Types, Operation and Care1,486 words
  8. 34.Chapter XXX: Universal Joints419 words
  9. 35.Chapter XXXI: The Differential Gear942 words
  10. 36.Chapter XXXII: Axle Types, Operation and Care1,217 words
  11. 37.Chapter XXXIII: Brake Types, Operation and Care1,004 words
  12. 38.Chapter XXXIV: Spring Care Tests1,276 words
  13. 39.Chapter XXXV: Alignment601 words
  14. 40.Chapter XXXVI: Steering Gears, Type, Construction808 words
  15. 41.Chapter XXXVII: Bearing Types, Use and Care1,241 words
  16. 42.Chapter XXXVIII: Car Arrangement, Parts, Adjustment, Care510 words
  17. 43.Chapter XXXIX: Overhauling the Car1,305 words
  18. 44.Chapter XL: Repair Equipment468 words
  19. 45.Chapter XLI: Car Cleaning, Washing and Care778 words
  20. 46.Chapter XLII: Tires, Build, Quality, and Care952 words
  21. 47.Chapter XLIII: Electrical System636 words
  22. 48.Chapter XLIV: Automobile Painting307 words
  23. 49.Chapter XLV: Carbon Removing1,829 words
  24. 50.Appendix: I (1)8,671 words
  25. 51.Appendix: I (2)8,632 words
  26. 52.Appendix: I (3)2,917 words