TwoStroke Engine Repair and Maintenance Author:Paul Dempsey Get Peak Performance from Two-Stroke EnginesDo you spend more time trying to start your weed trimmer than you do enjoying your backyard? With this how-to guide, you can win the battle with the temperamental two-stroke engine.Written by long-time mechanic and bestselling author Paul Dempsey, Two-Stroke Engine Repair & Mainten... more »ance shows you how to fix the engines that power garden equipment, construction tools, portable pumps, mopeds, generators, trolling motors, and more. Detailed drawings, schematics, and photographs along with step-by-step instructions make it easy to get the job done quickly. Save time and money when you learn how to:
Troubleshoot the engine to determine the source of the problem
Repair magnetos and solid-state systems--both analog and digital ignition modules
Adjust and repair float-type, diaphragm, and variable venturi carburetors
Fabricate a crankcase pressure tester
Fix rewind starters of all types
Overhaul engines--replace crankshaft seals, main bearings, pistons, and rings
Work with centrifugal clutches, V-belts, chains, and torque converters