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Learn about fixing your car, repair procedures, technical specs, wiring diagrams and factory drawings for hundreds of vehicles from 1945 to present.
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A small investment in this book could save you a fortune ... With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique point system will help you to place the cars value in relation to condition. This is an important investment - don't buy a car without this book's help.
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The oral and practical exams are the last steps for certification of an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT). The AMT Oral & Practical Exam Guide by industry expert Dale Crane (edited by Raymond E. Thompson) will prepare the reader for the General, Airframe, and Powerplant exams. This book includes information on the certification process, typical projects and required skill levels, and practical knowledge requirements in a question-and-answer format,...
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In the early days of aviation, an aviator had to be pretty much a mechanic as well as a pilot because the airplanes and engines were less than completely dependable. When a pilot had a forced landing away from help, it was up to him to find and fix the problem to get the airplane back into the air. Fortunately these airplanes were not complex in their systems nor complicated to fix. In the more than half a century since World War II aircraft have...
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These are the type of car care secrets you wish you knew! In this guide, you will discover things you wish you knew about winter car care, summer car care, auto detailing tips, interior car cleaning, how to remove scratches from car, professional car detailing, car waxing tips, car detailing products, and lots more professional car caring tips. This report is chock full of the best car care tips, ideas, techniques, know-how, and resources used by...
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This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Mechanic—General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) document provides the knowledge, risk management, and skill standards required to earn an FAA airman certificate. This ACS also includes the ACS Companion Guide (FAA-G-ACS-1) as well as FAA references for each subject.
The ACS is the guide for students, instructors, and evaluators to understand what applicants must...
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Whatever the vehicle--from classic hot rod to pick-up to chopper--a custom paint job sets it apart. But not all paint jobs are created equal, so how can you tell which style, technique, or scheme will suit the unique demands of your vehicle and budget? Before making a big investment--whether you're hiring a painter or doing the job yourself--turn to this book for a clear idea of what works and what doesn't. Drawing on years of experience running her...
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This book is a single source, concise presentation of what pilots should know about basic aircraft systems. The content reflects the author's more than thirty-five years' experience of flying and fourteen years of teaching Aircraft Systems to university students.
Aircraft Systems for Pilots includes a brief study of the fundamentals of physical matter (from which airplanes are made) and mechanics (how airplane parts act and react). The author provides...
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Fix It! How to Repair Automotive Dents, Scratches, Tears and Stains is a complete guide for any car or truck owner who wants their ride to look, feel, and smell like it did the day they bought it. Years of commuting to work and family vacations will take its toll on a car. Coffee spills, paint scratches and fades, hoods and fenders acquire dents and rust, and smells linger in the upholstery and ventilation. It all adds up to a car that's not as fun...
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In the old days all a person needed to build a killer custom motorcycle was a bike, a set of tools, a little know-how, and a creative vision. But with the rise of the high-dollar, haute moteur Gucci choppers, the true custom bike has gotten out of most riders' reach, right? Dead wrong. In this book Jose de Miguel, a custom builder from way back, sets out to prove that those good old days never ended. In the clearest and simplest terms, he shows readers...
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Want to go on a trackday, but don't know where to start? From the most suitable type of car to buy on your budget, to how to target modifications to make your car more fun, safer, and faster on the track, Trackday Car Preparation is the perfect place to start. Taking you step-by-step through the process of upgrading your car, whilst keeping a keen eye on your wallet, this book starts with cheap or even free mods that improve your car's speed and reliability,...
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Good news! This book is your first step toward your independence from fear and anxiety about having a repair issue with your vehicle.
No experience necessary! And, no tools! You're not going to learn to be a certified technician; rather, I will teach you about your vehicle and the important parts of the vehicle that you need to keep an eye on.
I will guide you to where you can get the information about your vehicle that you are going to need to...
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A large part of enjoying your classic Corvette is the weekends spent tinkering before a Sunday drive. Whether updating to a modern brake or suspension system, repairing wear and tear, or installing a custom audio system, it's these projects that make your 'Vette unique and enjoyable. Tom Benford's Weekend Projects for Your Classic Corvette walks you through a year's worth of projects (52), step-by-step, explaining the special tools, tips, and tricks...
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A complete practical guide on how to get more power with reliability from Harley's Evolution V-twin engine without wasting money on modifications that don't work and over-specced parts. Includes cylinder head planing and porting; valves, valve springs and valve seats; carburetors, camshafts and followers; crankshaft; connecting rods; pistons; engine balancing; flywheel; main bearings - and much, much more. Index.
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How-to pro Dennis W. Parks pins down the common challenges of automotive rust repair with clear instructions on how to identify, address, and prevent rust in Automotive Rust Repair and Prevention.Rust repair and prevention are valuable, money-saving skills for any car owner. To keep your car looking sharp and to maximize its resale value, you need to keep its body in top-notch condition. Automotive Rust Repair and Prevention details how to repair...
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Ever since its introduction in 1955, Chevrolet's small-block V-8 has defined performance. It was the first lightweight, overhead-valve V-8 engine ever available to the masses at an affordable price and, better yet, had tremendous untapped performance potential, making it the performance engine of choice to this day. What sets the Chevy small-block further apart is the fact that a builder does not have to spend big money to get big horsepower numbers....
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How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 color photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With step-by-step detail, you'll learn how to properly...
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