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:

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      Troubleshoot the engine to determine the source of the problem
    * Repair magnetos and solid-state systems--both analog and digital ignition modules
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      Adjust and repair float-type, diaphragm, and variable venturi carburetors
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      Fabricate a crankcase pressure tester
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      Fix rewind starters of all types
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      Overhaul engines--replace crankshaft seals, main bearings, pistons, and rings
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      Work with centrifugal clutches, V-belts, chains, and torque converters

About the Author
Paul Dempsey is a Master Mechanic, and former editor of World Oil magazine. He is the author of more than 20 technical books, including Small Engine Repair, How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines, and Troubleshooting and Repairing Diesel Engines.
Product Details

    * Paperback: 208 pages
    * Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (September 8, 2009)
    * Language: English
    * ISBN-10: 0071625399
    * ISBN-13: 978-0071625395