Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines: As Applied to Reciprocating, Gas Turbine, and Jet Propulsion Power Plants, P.W.Gill, J.H.Smith, & E.J.Ziurys, Naval Institute Press, 1954 (Revised Third Edition, reprinted 1956).

Hardbound, excellent condition, name on flyleaf, no other notes or markings. Slightly musty smell.

Primarily a reference and text for midshipmen during their first class year at the U.S. Navel Academy. Presents basic theory, fundamentals, and performance characteristics of the three major categories of internal combustion engines, i.e., the spark ignition engine, the compression ignition engine, and the gas turbine. Includes the nomenclature of the components of these engines, the capabilities and limitations, current development trends, and future applications.

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See my other automotive and engine books currently listed on eBay:

Ready Reference Brake Service Guide, 1946;

De Soto 1941 Shop Manual, Code S-8, Chrysler Corporation, 1940;

The Brake Re-Liner's Manual, 1930 Edition, Johns-Manville, 116 pages;

Nash 1946 Owner's Manual, Series 4640-4660, Nash Handbook on New Car Delivery, Nash Technical Handbook, Nash Technical Handbook on Wheel         Alignment, Nash Technical Handbook on Tune-up, Pointers on Nash Cooling System Service, and You'll Be Ahead with Nash Weather Eye Conditioned Air    System, published by Nash Motors, 1946. Sold as a set of seven booklets.

These books come from my personal collection. All have been carefully inspected, and any imperfections are fully disclosed in the listing. Please send any questions. Seller has extensive background with tools. He worked for the WHOLE EARTH CATALOG from '69 through '71 as a **Tools Guy** as well as photographer and proofreader. ("Fred says:", well, that's him when he was a whole lot younger.)

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