Gasolene Engines; Their Operation, Use and Care. a Comprehensive, Simple and Practical Work Treating of Gasolene Engines for Stationary, Marine or Vehicle Use (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...Then cut a piece of stiff brass or soft steel or iron just large enough to slip into the hole (Fig. 142, B). Bore a hole through the centre of this piece and fasten it on the end of a short bolt or screw by threading and rivetting (Fig. 142, C). Thread the bolt or screw on the other end almost to the piece of metal. Slip the metal piece into the hole and turn around so that the long ends are across the short diameter of the hole. Put a piece of packing over the projecting bolt (Fig. 142, D), place an iron or brass patch over the packing (Fig. 142, E), and screw the whole down firmly against the outside of the jacket by a nut on the threaded bolt as illustrated in Fig. 142, and it will be found a most satisfactory way to stop up old holes or leaks in many places. If the cylinder is a small and had been discarded, the chewing-gum patch was still tight and firm. If small leaks occur in the pipes or radiator they may be temporarily stopped by sprinkling fine cornmeal or bran in the water. This should be done while the engine is running or trouble will result. The meal or bran finds its way to every crack and cranny in the system, and where there is a leak it clogs the latter and swells tight. If the meal is placed in the water when the motor is idle it will form masses in the joints and curves and cause complete stoppage of the circulation. One of the worst cases of overheating I ever saw was caused in this way. The meal or bran should be scattered in the water slowly and gradually, and very little used; generally a couple of large spoonfuls is enough. Sometimes a bearing will become worn or cut and lose compression when it is impossible to get new ones without laying up the motor for some time. Bearings that are loose may often be tightened up by means of a se...