Not sure if this is the right place to post this but it's knowledgeable and worth sharing so here goes.

Well folks I came across a site with an 8 chapter, 68 page pdf to download all about engines and tuning written by the co-founder and Technical Director of Piper Cams from 1966 to 1990. Looks like it will make some very interesting reading and very technical. It could be one that's worth printing off and putting on the bookshelf.

The downloads are all small and are separated into chapters. I have also compiled it all into one pdf and upload to a fileserver for download to tidy things up. It will also future-proof it in case that site goes down.

For those that would like to download direct from the site go grab it.

And heres the compliled Version Download Zip 2.36 MB




Introduction.

Ch.1. Power * Exactly what is it? Measuring power. The engine dynamometer. The rolling road.

Ch.2. Breathing * The induction system. Carburetion. Fuel injection. Manifolds. Inlet ports and valves.

Ch.3. Combustion * The power stroke. Compression ratio. Combustion chamber shape. Spark advance. Fuel and knock. Squish.

Ch.4. Breathing * The exhaust system. Pulse tuning and back pressure. Mufflers.

Ch.5. Breathing * The camshaft. Cam profile selection. Installation. Followers. Tappets. Rockers. Pushrods. Valves. Valve springs. Timing adjustment.

Ch.6. Ignition systems. Spark plugs. Electronic ignition and fuel management.

Ch.7. Supercharging * Turbochargers and positive drive superchargers.

Ch.8. Engine reliability * Specialised treatments, materials and processes.

Index.

Enjoy.

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