Engine And Fuel System-Introduction : General classification of vehicles- major parts-Petrol and Diesel Engines - their working- Cooling, lubrication and electrical system-Types of cooling - Transmission Systems
Need for clutch - Type of clutches - Mechanical details
Brakes, Wheels And Suspension System-Principle of braking, Mechanical brake system, Hydraulic and pneumatic brakes - drum and disc brakes - power assisted brakes. Wheels - tyres wheel alignment, tyre specification - tyre wear and maintenance
Suspension system : Purpose and characteristics- rigid axle suspension system, and torsion bar – Steering-Principle of Steering , Ackerman principle of correct steering , center point steering , steering geometry
Maintenance, Servicing and tuning up on engine, Faultfinding and remedy.
REFERENCES
Narang, G.B.S., "Automobile Engineering", Khanna Publishers, 1991.
Joseph Heitner., "Automotive Mechanics", 2nd Edition, East West press. 1989.
Kirpal Singh, "Automobile Engineering", Vol I & Vol II, Standard Publishers,Delhi, 1998.
