"From veteran vintage engine restorer Peter Rooke offers a wealth of practical, hands on information for both the new and experienced engine hobbyist. Drawing from his exhaustive experience repairing and restoring gas engines, Peter Rooke shares the tips and techniques he's acquired over the years to aid engine restorers in almost every facet of the restoration process.."--Back cover.

Small Gas Engines provides practical information about the construction and operation of one-, two-, and three-cylinder; two- and four-cycle gasoline engines. Detailed information about specific applications, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair is presented. The text is written in clear, nontechnical language. This edition is up-to-date with the latest advances in small gas engine technology.

Small Gas Engines provides practical information about the construction, operation, and service of small gasoline-powered engines. This textbook is written in clear, easy-to-understand language. It is designed to provide students, do-it-yourselfers, and aspiring technicians with information about the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair of small engines. Small Gas Engines provides clear and simple explanations of engine fundamentals and common service procedures. - Back cover.

This popular guide is just the thing for people who seem to spend more time arguing with their lawn mowers than they do using them. With Small Gas Engine Repair, do-it-yourselfers can fix any small gas-powered machine on the spot and save hundreds of dollars in technical fees. The book's also a great source of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance techniques. Enhanced illustrations and lots of new material make up this second edition, including coverage of new American engines, emissions testing procedures, carburetor rebuilding techniques, and new starter and ignition systems. Japanese engines are also highlighted for the first time.