Two-Stroke Engine Repair and Maintenance

By Paul K. Dempsey

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Get Peak Performance from Two-Stroke Engines

Do you spend more time trying to start your weed trimmer than you do enjoying your backyard? With this how-to guide, you can win the battle with the temperamental two-stroke engine.

Written by long-time mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, Two-Stroke Engine Repair & Maintenance shows you how to fix the engines that power garden equipment, construction tools, portable pumps, mopeds, generators, trolling motors, and more. Detailed drawings, schematics, and photographs along with step-by-step instructions make it easy to get the job done quickly. Save time and money when you learn how to:

Troubleshoot the engine to determine the source of the problemRepair magnetos and solid-state systems--both analog and digital ignition modulesAdjust and repair float-type, diaphragm, and variable venturi carburetorsFabricate a crankcase pressure testerFix rewind starters of all typesOverhaul engines--replace crankshaft seals, main bearings, pistons, and ringsWork with centrifugal clutches, V-belts, chains, and torque converters

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071625399
• ISBN13: 9780071625395
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"