AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES The Modern Gasoline Automobile-Its Design, Construction, and Operation, 1918 Edition. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ, M.S.A.E. This is the most complete, practical and up-to-date treatise on gasoline automobiles and their It is clearly and concisely written by an expert familiar with every branch of the automobile industry WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: $3.00 "It is the best book on the Automobile seen up to date."-J. H. Pile, Associate Editor Auto "Every Automobile Owner has use for a book of this character."-The Tradesman. "The book is very thorough, a careful examination failing to disclose any point in connection 46 Mr. Pagé has done a great work, and benefit to the Automobile Field."-W. C. Hasford, "It is just the kind of a book a motorist needs if he wants to understand his car."-American The Model T Ford Car, Its Construction, Operation and Repair. By VICTOR W. PAGE, M.S.A.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 many 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 SystemThe Carburetor-Making 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 TroublesTire Repairs-Oiling the Chassis-Winter Care of Car. 5. Systematic Location of Troubles and Remedies. Faults in Engine-Faults in Carburetor-Ignition Troubles-Cooling and Lubrication System Defects-Adjustment of Transmission Gear-General Chassis Repairs. 95 illustrations, 300 pages, 2 large folding plates. Price $1.00 Automobile Repairing Made Easy. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ, M.S.A.E. A comprehensive, practical exposition of every phase of modern automobile repairing prac WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: "Automobile Repairing Made Easy' is the best book on the subject have ever seen and the only book I ever saw that is of any value in a garage."-Fred Jeffrey, Martinsburg, Neb. "I wish to thank you for sending me a copy of Automobile Repairing Made Easy." I 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. PAGÉ, M.S.A.E. A practical self-instructor for students, mechanics and motorists, consisting of thirty-seven 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 over 2,000 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 "three-quarter" 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. 5x71⁄2. Cloth. 650 pages, 350 illustrations, 3 folding plates. Price . $1.50 WHAT IS SAID OF THIS BOOK: "If you own a car-get this book."-The Glassworker. "Mr. Page 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. Pagé."-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. PAGÉ, M.E. This practical volume has been written with special reference to the requirements of the nontechnical 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 systems 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 systemunits are fully explained. Every person in the automobile business needs this volume. Among some of the subjects treated are: I.-Elementary Electricity; Current Production; Flow; Circuits; Measurements; Definitions; Magnetism; Battery Action; Generator Action. II.-Battery Ignition Systems. III.-Magneto Ignition Systems. IV.-Elementary Exposition of Starting System Principles. V.-Typical Starting and Lighting Systems; Practical Application; Wiring Diagrams; Auto-lite, Bijur, Delco, Dyneto-Entz, Gray and Davis, Remy, U. S. L., Westinghouse, Bosch-Rushmore, Genemotor, North-East, etc. VI.-Locating and Repairing Troubles in Starting and Lighting Systems. VII.-Auxiliary. Electric Systems; Gear-shifting by Electricity; Warning Signals; Electric Brake; Entz-Transmission, Wagner-Saxon Circuits, WagnerStudebaker Circuits. 54x72. Cloth. 530 pages, 297 illustrations, 3 folding plates. Price $1.50 Automobile Welding With the Oxy-Acetylene Flame. By M. KEITH DUNHAM. This is the only complete book on the "why" and "how" of Welding with the Oxy-Acetylene No one can afford to be without this concise book, as it first explains the apparatus to be Storage Batteries Simplified. By VICTOR W. PAGÉ, M.S.A.E. A comprehensive treatise devoted entirely to secondary batteries and their maintenance, How to Run an Automobile. By VICTOR W. PAGE, M.S.A.E. This treatise gives concise instructions for starting and running all makes of gasoline auto- $1.00 The Automobilist's Pocket Companion and Expense Record. Arranged by This book is not only valuable as a convenient cost record but contains much information of value Motorcycles, Side Cars and Cyclecars; their Construction, Management and Repair. By VICTOR W. PAGE, M.S.A.E. The only complete work published for the motorcyclist and cyclecarist. Describes fully all $1.50 AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYCLE CHARTS Chart. Location of Gasoline Engine Troubles Made Easy-A Chart Showing Sectional View of Gasoline Engine. Compiled by Victor W. PagÉ, M.S.A.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 salesmen, chauffeurs, motorboat owners, motor-truck and tractor drivers, aviators, motor-cyclists, and all others who have to do with gasoline power plants. It simplifies location of all engine troubles, and while it will prove invaluable to the novice, it can be used to advantage by the more expert. It should be on the walls of every public and private garage, automobile repair shop, club house or school. It can be carried in the automobile or pocket with ease, and will insure against loss of time when engine trouble manifests itself. This sectional view of engine is a complete review of all motor troubles. It is prepared by a practical motorist for all who motor. More information for the money than ever before offered. No details omitted. Size 25x38 inches. Securely mailed on receipt of 25 cents Chart. Location of Carbureton Troubles Made Easy. Compiled by VICTOR This chart shows all parts of a typical pressure feed fuel supply system and gives causes of 1 |