The practical gas and gasoline engineer; a manual of practical gas and gasoline knowledge

Front matter

The

Practical Gas Engineer

Glass.

Preface

V.

Having many times in the past felt the need of some book that could be placed into the hands of the busy gas and gasoline engineer for the purpose of aiding him quickly to overcome the apparently mysterious troubles that often arise with these engines or motors, the author has for a number of years, during his extensive travels as an expert for one of the oldest and leadinggas engine concerns in America, collected such data in reference to CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT and GAS ENGINE TROU- BLES as are of special interest to the PROS- PECTIVE PURCHASER, the ATTENDANT, or any one wishing to post himself thoroughly on the management, care, operation and selection of a gas or gasoline engine or motor.

The data thus gathered and compiled in this book covers practically all the questions that arise from the purchaser's, owner's and engineer's standpoint.

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It is the author's intention that it shall be a ready reference most valuable to all persons interested in modern gas and gasoline engines, and especially to the busy engineer, in cases of emergency where his engine refuses to operate successfully and the cause of the trouble is difficult to locate.

In handling the various subjects the author has endeavored to studiously avoid the theoretical, and adhere strictly, in as brief a manner as possible, to the practical questions concerning the purchase and handling of gas and gasoline engines.

I have reason to believe that this book will save many a gas engine owner, not only much time and money that without it would be expended on repairs, but that it will also save him much mental worry and make him and his engine closer friends.

If it does either it will have attained its purpose.

THE AUTHOR.

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