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Up for consideration is this Original 1949 edition of Automotive Engineering -The COMPLETE SET by the American Technical Society (copyright 1948/49 by Ray F. Kuns).

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These four hard bound, cloth covered books of average over 700+ pages each  are profusely illustrated and are in Near MINT shape.


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This First Volume of 754 pages (Chassis Frame) in the set of Automotive Engineering books is dedicated to these subjects: Car Design, Frames, Clutches, Axles, Brakes, Wheels, Springs


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Its 10 main chapters include: Automobile Design and Construction, Car Frame Types, Clutches, Selective Trannys, Rear Axles, Front Suspension/Front Axle/Steering Gears, Springs/Shocks, Wheels, Tires, Brakes,  and Index.


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This Second Volume of 732 pages (Engine) in the set of Automotive Engineering books is dedicated to these subjects: Cylinders, Pistons, Cranks, Fuel, Cooling, Carburetors

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Its 14 main Chapters include: Internal Combustion Engines, Engine Troubles, Disassembling an Engine, Cylinders, Pistons/Pins and Rings, Valves, Valve Operating Mechanisms, Connecting Rods, Crankshafts/Main Bearings/Flywheels, Crankcases and Engine Lube, Fuel Systems, Carbs, Cooling Systems, Manifold Construction, and Index

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This Third Volume of 515 pages (Electrical) in the set of Automotive Engineering books is dedicated to these subjects: Ignition, Storage Batteries, Generators, Radios, Car Lighting


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Its 12 main Chapters include: Elementary Electrical Practices, High Tension Magnetos, Battery Ignition, Battery Ignition Maintenance, Motors, Generators, Storage Batteries, Q and A's on Electrical Principles, Auto Radios, Passenger Car Lighting, Reading Wiring Diagrams & Using Electrical Test Equipment, Electrical Repairs, and Index


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This Fourth Volume of 804 pages (Misc Equipment) in the set of Automotive Engineering books is dedicated to these subjects: 1933-49 Cars, Wiring Charts, Data Sheets, Motor Analysis, Trucks


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Its 10 main Chapters include: Service Station Operations, Motor Analysis, Trucks, More Reading Wiring Diagrams & Using Elec Test Equipment, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1833-37 Cars, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1938 Cars, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1939 Cars, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1940 Cars, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1941 Cars, Wiring Diagrams and Data Sheets for 1942-46 Cars, and Index


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These books cover the following cars of that era: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Chrysler, Crosley, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, Fraser, Hudson, Kaiser, Lafayette, La Salle, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Olds, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Studebaker, Terraplane, and Willys cars. Additional but limited specs for American Bantam and Austin, Auburn, Cord, Graham, Hupmobile, Pierce Arrow, and Reo.

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Again, these books are in Near MINT shape.
 

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My Book Ratings are as follows:

Mint: New or Like New condition, The overall condition of the book shows little or no sign of use.

Near Mint: The pages are crisp and/or white, and the binding & cover strong & nearly unmarked

Excellent (+) Plus: The pages are not torn, missing or abused. The binding & cover are strong with minimal or little wear.

Excellent: The pages are not torn or missing, but may be slightly dirty or have some greasy prints. The binding & cover are strong , showing only some wear at the corners.

Very Good: The pages are all intact and not abused, but may be frayed at the edge and possibly greasy or dirty from use. The binding & cover are strong but with fraying and/or stains/marks on the cover.

Good: The pages are all there, but with signs of much use. Some may be taped, slightly torn, or show a lot of greasy prints or dirt. The binding & cover are intact, but may be loose or has much fraying at the edges.

Fair: The pages are all there, but may be loose from the binding, torn and/or very dirty from use. The cover & binding are much to be desired, although the book is very much readable and useful for repairs.



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