Nunney, M. J.

Light and heavy vehicle technology / M.J. Nunney. - Oxford : Heinemann Professional, 1988. - 608 p. : ill. ; 27cm.

Includes index.

The reciprocating piston petrol engine -- The diesel engine -- Combustion chambers and processes -- Engine lubrication -- Engine cooling and vehicle heating -- Carburation and fuel injection -- Intake and exhaust systems -- Diesel fuel injection systems -- Forced induction -- Ignition system -- Engine emission control -- Rotary piston and gas turbine engines -- Friction clutches -- Fluid couplings and torque converters -- Layshaft gearboxes -- Epicyclic gearboxes -- Automatic transmission control systems -- Overdrive gears -- Drive lines -- Final drives and rear axles -- Tyres, road wheels and hubs -- Suspension systems -- Manual steering -- Power-assisted steering -- Hydraulic brake systems -- Air brakes and auxiliary retarders -- Vehicle structure -- Electrical system.

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