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The Big Tuning Manual PDF Download

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Well folks I just 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 shall compile it all into one pdf soon and upload to a fileserver for download which will tidy things up. It will also future-proof it in case that site goes down.

For those that would like to download immediately go grab it.

Compliled Version Download Zip 2.36 MB

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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.
 
Appendix A. Glossary of terms.
 
Appendix B. Calculations of power expressions and 61 Imperial/Metric equivalents. Useful approximations and comparisons.
 
Index.


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Cheers Carl good find, think that'll get me to understand things a lot more. :thumbup:
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I just finished the first chapter. It's a very comprehensive read. The only bit that lost me was the maths. I go a bit dyslexic when maths is involved. :roll: There are no Appendix's either which is a shame as it would finish it up nicely.

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I will have to give it a going over :-)
Thanks for the link Carlos :thumb up:
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I think you will find it very informative, I'm half way through the second chapter. It's good :thumbup: I'm surprised more people haven't shown any interest in it. I think I shall stick a link up over the pond for them as well.

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Not everyone likes to tinker or know how to tinker .
Most people just put fuel in and ride :-(

I myself love knowing how things work and how to brake them !!
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Good read :thumbup:

I love anything like this, better than telly on a cold night!

Straight to Chapter 2 as I'm ok with basics!
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