Any of these books promptly sent prepaid to any address in the world on receipt of price. How to remit.-By Postal Money Order, Express Money Order, Wireless Telegraphy. 5 Wiring.. 18, 19 Wiring Diagrams. 17 AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES THE MODERN GASOLINE AUTOMOBILE-ITS DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. By VICTOR W. PAGE, M.E. The latest and most complete treatise on the Gasoline Automobile ever issued. Written in simple language by a recognized authority, familiar with every branch of the automobile industry. Free from technical terms. Everything is explained so simply that anyone of average intelligence may gain a comprehensive knowledge of the gasoline automobile. The information is up-to-date and includes, in addition to an exposition of principles of construction and description of all types of automobiles and their components, valuable money-saving hints on the care and operation of motorcars propelled by internal combustion engines. Among some of the subjects treated might be mentioned: Torpedo and other symmetrical body forms designed to reduce air resistance; sleeve valve, rotary valve and other types of silent motors; increasing tendency to favor worm-gear power-transmission; universal application of magneto ignition; development of automobile electric-lighting systems; block motors; underslung chassis; application of practical self-starters; long stroke and offset cylinder motors; latest automatic lubrication systems; silent chains for valve operation and change-speed gearing; the use of front wheel brakes and many other detail refinements. By a careful study of the pages of this book one can gain practical knowledge of automobile construction that will save time, money and worry. The book tells you just what to do, how and when to do it. Nothing has been omitted, no detail has been slighted. Every part of the automobile, its equipment, accessories, tools, supplies, spare parts necessary, etc., have been discussed comprehensively. If you are or intend to become a motorist, or are in any way interested in the modern Gasoline Automobile, this is a book you cannot afford to be without. Over 1,000 pages and more than 1,000 new and specially made detail illustrations, as well as many fullpage and double-page plates, showing all parts of the automobile. Including 12 large folding plates. Price $3.50 . WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: "It is the best book on the Automobile seen up to date."-J. H. Pile, Associate Editor Automobile Trade Journal. "Every Automobile Owner has use for a book of this character."-The Tradesman. "This book is superior to any treatise heretofore published on the subject."-The Inventive Age. "We know of no other volume that is so complete in all its departments, and in which the wide field of automobile construction with its mechanical intricacies is so plainly handled, both in the text and in the matter of illustrations."-The Motorist. "The book is very thorough, a careful examination failing to disclose any point in connection with the automobile, its care and repair, to have been overlooked." Iron Age. "Mr. Pagé has done a great work, and benefit to the Automobile Field."-W. C. Hasford, Mgr. Y. M. C. A. Automobile School, Boston, Mass. "It is just the kind of a book a motorist needs if he wants to understand his car."American Thresherman. THE MODEL T FORD CAR, ITS CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND REPAIR, INCLUDING THE FORD FARM TRACTOR. By VICTOR W. PAGE, M.E. This is a complete instruction book. All parts of the Ford Model T Car are described and illustrated; the construction is fully described and operating principles made clear to everyone. Every Ford owner needs this practical book. You don't have to guess about the construction or where the trouble is, as it shows how to take all parts apart and how to locate and fix all faults. The writer, Mr. Pagé, has operated a Ford car for four years and writes from actual knowledge. Among the contents are: 1. The Ford Car. Its Parts and Their Functions. 2. The Engine and Auxiliary Groups. How the Engine Works-The Fuel Supply System-The CarburetorMaking the Ignition Spark-Cooling and Lubrication. 3. Details of Chassis. Change Speed Gear-Power Transmission-Differential Gear Action-Steering Gear -Front Axle-Frame and Springs-Brakes. 4. How to Drive and Care for the Ford. The Control System Explained-Starting the Motor-Driving the Car-Locating Roadside Troubles-Tire Repairs-Oiling the Chassis-Winter Care of Car. 5. Systematic Location of Troubles and Remedies. Faults in Engine-Faults in Carburetor Price -Ignition Troubles-Cooling and Lubrication System Defects-Adjustment of Transmission Gear-General Chassis Repairs. The Ford Tractor and Tractor conversion sets and Genuine Ford Tractor. 106 illustrations. 310 pages. Two large folding plates. $1.00 By VICTOR W. Pagé, M.E. A comprehensive, practical exposition of every phase of modern automobile repairing practice. Outlines every process incidental to motor car restoration. Gives plans for workshop construction, suggestions for equipment, power needed, machinery and tools necessary to carry on the business successfully. Tells how to overhaul and repair all parts of all automobiles. Everything is explained so simply that motorists and students can acquire a full working knowledge of automobile repairing. This work starts with the engine, then considers carburetion, ignition, cooling and lubrication systems. The clutch, change speed gearing and transmission system are considered in detail. Contains instructions for repairing all types of axles, steering gears and other chassis parts. Many tables, short cuts in figuring and rules of practice are given for the mechanic. Explains fully valve and magneto timing, tuning" engines, systematic location of trouble, repair of ball and roller bearings, shop kinks, first aid to injured and a multitude of subjects of interest to all in the garage and repair business. AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING MADE EASY. This book contains special instructions on electric starting, lighting and ignition systems, tire repairing and rebuilding, autogenous welding, brazing and soldering, heat treatment of steel, latest timing practice, eight and twelve-cylinder motors, etc. 54x8. Cloth. 1056 pages, 1,000 illustrations, 11 folding plates. Price. WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: $3.50 "Automobile Repairing Made Easy' is the best book on the subject I have ever seen and the only book I ever saw that is of any value in a garage."-Fred Jeffrey, Martinsburg, Neb. I "I wish to thank you for sending me a copy of Automobile Repairing Made Easy.' do not think it could be excelled."-S. W. Gisriel, Director of Instruction, Y. M. C. A., Philadelphia, Pa. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATING TO MODERN AUTOMOBILE CONSTRUCTION, DRIVING AND REPAIR. BY VICTOR W. PAGE, M.E. A practical self-instructor for students, mechanics and motorists, consisting of thirtyseven lessons in the form of questions and answers, written with special reference to the requirements of the non-technical reader desiring easily understood, explanatory matter relating to all branches of automobiling. The subject-matter is absolutely correct and explained in simple language. If you can't answer all of the following questions, you need this work. The answers to these and nearly 2000 more are to be found in its pages. Give the name of all important parts of an automobile and describe their functions? Describe action of latest types of kerosene carburetors? What is the difference between a "double" ignition system and a "dual" ignition system? Name parts of an induction coil? How are valves timed? What is an electric motor starter and how does it work? What are advantages of worm drive gearing? Name all important types of ball and roller bearings? What is a "threequarter" floating axle? What is a two-speed axle? What is the Vulcan electric gear shift? Name the causes of lost power in automobiles? Describe all noises due to deranged mechanism and give causes? How can you adjust a carburetor by the color of the exhaust gases? What causes "popping" in the carburetor? What tools and supplies are needed to equip a car? How do you drive various makes of cars? What is a differential lock and where is it used? Name different systems of wire wheel construction, etc., etc. A popular work at a popular price. 54x72. Cloth. 650 pages, 350 illustrations, 3 folding plates. Price WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: "If you own a car-get this book."-The Glassworker. $2.00 "Mr. Pagé has the faculty of making difficult subjects plain and understandable."Bristol Press. "We can name no writer better qualified to prepare a book of instruction on automobiles than Mr. Victor W. Page."-Scientific American. "The best automobile catechism that has appeared."-Automobile Topics. "There are few men, even with long experience, who will not find this book useful. Great pains have been taken to make it accurate. Special recommendation must be given to the illustrations, which have been made specially for the work. Such excellent books as this greatly assist in fully understanding your automobile."-Engineering News. MODERN STARTING, LIGHTING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS. BY VICTOR W. PAGE, M.E. This practical volume has been written with special reference to the requirements of the non-technical reader desiring easily understood, explanatory matter, relating to all types of automobile ignition, starting and lighting systems. It can be understood by anyone, even without electrical knowledge, because elementary electrical principles are considered before any attempt is made to discuss features of the various systems. These basic principles are clearly stated and illustrated with simple diagrams. All the leading system of starting, lighting and ignition have been described and illustrated with the co-operation of the experts employed by the manufacturers. Wiring diagrams are shown in both technical and non-technical forms. All symbols are fully explained. It is a comprehensive review of modern starting and ignition system practice, and includes a complete exposition of storage battery construction, care and repair. All types of starting motors, generators, magnetos, and all ignition or lighting system units are fully explained. The systems of cars already in use as well as those that are to come in 1919 are considered. Every person in the automobile business needs this volume. 54x72. Cloth. 530 pages, 297 illustrations, 3 folding plates. Price . $2.00 GASOLINE AND KEROSENE CARBURETORS, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT. By MAJOR VICTOR W. PAGÉ. A New Up-to-date Book on Modern Carburetion Practice. This is a simple, comprehensive, and authoritative treatise for practical men explaining all basic principles pertaining to carburetion, showing how liquid fuels are vaporized and turned into gas for operating all types of internal combustion engines intended to operate on vapors of gasoline, kerosene, benzol, and alcohol. All leading types of carburetors are described in detail, special attention being given to the forms devised to use the cheaper fuels such as kerosene. Carburetion troubles, fuel system troubles, carburetor repairs and installation, electric primers and economizers, hot spot manifolds and all modern carburetor developments are considered in a thorough manner. Methods of adjusting all types of carburetors are fully discussed as well as suggestions for securing maximum fuel economy and obtaining highest engine power. This book is invaluable to repairmen, students, and motorists, as it includes the most complete exposition on kerosene carburetors ever published. The drawings showing carburetor construction are made from accurate engineering designs and show all parts of late types of carburetors. 250 pages. 89 illustrations. HOW TO RUN AN AUTOMOBILE. By VICTOR W. PagÉ. $1.50 This treatise gives concise instructions for starting and running all makes of gasoline automobiles, how to care for them, and gives distinctive features of control. Describes every step for shifting gears, controlling engine, etc. Among the chapters contained are: I. Automobile Parts and Their Functions. II. General Starting and Driving Instructions. III. Typical 1919 Control Systems-Care of Automobiles. Thoroughly illustrated. 178 pages. 72 illustrations. Price $1.00 THE AUTOMOBILIST'S POCKET COMPANION AND EXPENSE RECORD. By VICTOR W. PAGE. This book is not only valuable as a convenient cost record, but contains much information of value to motorists. Includes a condensed digest of auto laws of all States, a lubrication schedule, hints for care of storage battery, and care of tires, location of road troubles, anti-freezing solutions, horse-power table, driving hints and many useful tables and recipes of interest to all motorists. Not a technical book in any sense of the word, just a collection of practical facts in simple language for the every-day motorist. Convenient pocket size. Price . $1.00 AUTOMOBILE WELDING WITH THE OXY-ACETYLENE FLAME. By M. KEITH DUNHAM. Explains in a simple manner apparatus to be used, its care, and how to construo necessary shop equipment. Proceeds then to the actual welding of all automobil parts, in a manner understandable by every one. Gives principles never to be forgotten. This book is of utmost value, since the rerplexing problems arising when metal is heated to a melting point are fully explained and the proper methods to overcome them shown. 167 pages. Fully illustrated. Price. $1.25 MOTORCYCLES, SIDE CARS AND CYCLECARS, THEIR CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT AND REPAIR. BY VICTOR W. PAGÉ, M.E. The only complete work published for the motorcyclist and cyclecarist. Describes fully all leading types of machines, their design, construction, maintenance, operation and repair. This treatise outlines fully the operation of two- and four-cycle power plants and all ignition, carburetion and lubrication systems in detail. Describes all representative types of free engine clutches, variable speed gears and power transmission systems. Gives complete instructions for operating and repairing all types. Considers fully electric self-starting and lighting systems, all types of spring frames and springs forks and shows leading control methods. For those desiring technical information a complete series of tables and many formulæ to assist in designing are included. The work tells how to figure power needed to climb grades, overcome air resistance and attain high speeds. It shows how to select gear ratios for various weights and powers, how to figure braking efficiency required, gives sizes of belts and chains to transmit power safely, and shows how to design sprockets, belt pulleys, etc. This work also includes complete formulæ for figuring horse-power, shows how dynamometer tests are made, defines relative efficiency of air- and water-cooled engines, plain and anti-friction bearings and many other data of a practical, helpful, engineering nature. Remember that you get this information in addition to the practical description and instructions which alone are worth several times the price of the book. 550 pages. 350 specially made illustrations, 5 folding plates. Cloth. Price . $2.00 WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: Here is a book that should be in the cycle repairer's kit."-American Blacksmith. "The best way for any rider to thoroughly understand his machine, is to get a copy of this book; it is worth many times its price."-Pacific Motorcyclist. AUTOMOBILE, AVIATION AND MOTORCYCLE CHARTS AVIATION CHART-LOCATION OF AIRPLANE POWER PLANT TROUBLES A large chart outlining all parts of a typical airplane power plant, showing the points CHART. GASOLINE ENGINE TROUBLES MADE EASY-A CHART SHOWING SECTIONAL VIEW OF GASOLINE ENGINE. Compiled by VICTOR W. PAGE, M.E. It shows clearly all parts of a typical four-cylinder gasoline engine of the four-cycle type. It outlines distinctly all parts liable to give trouble and also details the derangements apt to interfere with smooth engine operation. Valuable to students, motorists, mechanics, repairmen, garagemen, automobile sales- It simplifies location of all engine troubles, and while it will prove invaluable to the This sectional view of engine is a complete review of all motor troubles. It is prepared of |