Repair Maintenance category: 304 books

This is a new edition for November 2013If you own a classic car, you face the problem of choosing the appropriate modern lubricants to use in its engine, gearbox, final drive and chassis. The original owner’s handbook, if you have one, is probably of limited use as the lubricants it lists are probably...

The Yamaha FS1-E is a 1970s icon. Introduced in the early 70s, it became an instant success, giving sixteen year olds their first taste of motorcycle performance and freedom, and totally overshadowing the other mopeds available at that time._x000B_Many riders had their FS1-E for only one year only before...

This book presents steps and numerous tips on how to build a safer street legal motorized bicycle. Even if your state does not have all these requirements, these typically make your bike safer. Please note that the motorized bicycle pictured on the cover of this book was a major project that took...

Authors Thacker and Herman take you through the entire process of a Ford flathead rebuild, including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. It all adds up to more than 500 color photos and insider tips on building what could be called the most iconic engine ever built, the Ford flathead V-8.

You want to go to some less-travelled country—Zambia, for example—but you don’t know what vaccinations are required, much less what health hazards may wait you there. Your friends are planning a trip to Tibet, but you’re worried about how to handle the thinner air up there. You’re travelling...

First published in 1919, this reprint helps you relive the glory days of sailing.

Over the course of performance car history, and specifically muscle car history, big-block engines are particularly beloved, and for good reason. Not only are they the essence of what a muscle car is, but before modern technology and stroker engines, they were also the best way to make a lot of horsepower....

Millions of Chevrolet vehicles were built and sold in the 1960s and 1970s, and the great majority of those were rear-wheel-drive models with differentials known as 10-bolts or 12-bolts. In Chevy Differentials: How to Rebuild the 10- and 12-Bolt, author Jefferson Bryant walks you through the entire...

Production of Ducati Bevel Twins spanned 15 years, and nowadays a restored bike with original parts will be worth about double the value of one with the wrong parts/detailing. There have been so many variations over the years that most people have no idea what is correct for a particular model. A...

Regularly changing your car's engine oil and filter is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running well. Over time your oil breaks down and your filter becomes clogged with contaminants. Depending upon your driving habits and type of vehicle, this may take as few as 3 months...

THE GAS MISER’S GUIDE199 ways to save $$$ on gasolineThe Gas Miser’s Guide is for any driver who wants better gasoline or diesel mileage. Whatever type of car or truck you drive, the tips in this book can definitely save you money. It ought to be especially useful for beginning or...

This is an easy step to step guide to cleaning a car. These easy to follow steps are a sure way to have your car sparkling in a small amount of time.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Have you been sweltering in your car because of a broken air conditioner? Here's a short guide to how air conditioning (AC) works, why it might not work, and what you can do about it.... Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

A complete practical guide on how to blueprint (optimize all aspects of specification) any 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine's short block to obtain maximum performance and reliability without wasting money on over-specced parts. Includes choosing components, crankshaft & conrod bearings, cylinder block,...