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Motor and Diesel Trade Theory N2
H. Scheepers · e-book
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Printed copy: R362.25 incl. VAT.
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About this book
The NATED N2 textbook for Motor and Diesel Trade Theory. By H. Scheepers, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N2
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928367-14-7
- ISBN (print): 978-1-928203-05-6
- Pages: 395
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Fuel tank; Fuel level gauge; Fuel pump; Basic carburetor; Modern carburetor circuits; Operation of carburetor circuits; Curb idle speed; Throttle return dash pot.
- Module 2: Functions of an ignition system; Main components of the ignition system and their components; Ignition system circuits; Dwell angle (angle of rest); Ignition coil inspection; The ballast resistor; Automatic advance and delay of ignition timing; Spark plugs.
- Module 3: Functions of the gearbox; Gear ratios; Gear reduction and overdrive; Types of gears used in a gearbox; Basic gearbox parts; Types of bearings used in the gearbox; The four speed constant mesh synchro gearbox; Gearbox problem diagnosis.
- Module 4: Conventional rear wheel drive arrangement; Reasons for vibrations on a prop shaft; Types of drive shafts; Torque effect on the drive line; Sliding joint of a prop shaft; Rubber and fabric universal joints; Front wheel drive vehicles; Types of axles for rear wheel drive vehicles.
- Module 5: Dead and live axles; Final drive; Types of final drives; The differential; Differential action; Tooth pressure and friction; Final drive and differential service; Checks before stripping the final drive assembly.
- Module 6: Functions of the suspension system; Various forms of springs; Components of the basic suspension system; Non-independent suspension; Independent suspension; Spring terminology; Independent front suspension; Radius rod.
- Module 7: Steering systems; Components of a steering system; Types of steering boxes; Steering box adjustments and maintenance; Over-steer and under-steer; Preliminary checks before doing wheel alignment; Wheel balance and imbalance.
- Module 8: Hydraulic brake fluid; Components of the braking system; The master cylinder (residual-pressure type); Tandem brake master cylinder; Vacuum servo brakes; Disc brakes; Drum brakes; The wheel cylinder.