TM 9-8000 Principles of Automotive Vehicles – 1985 – BIG size

 

1-1. Usage. The manual is to be used to provide basic descriptive information to the field and to service and troop schools concerning the automotive vehicle and how it works. It also contains information that makes it a convenient reference manual.  The information contained within will be of particular interest to the following:

 

a. Automotive maintenance personnel.

b. Maintenance supervisors.

c. Managers and supervisors responsible for interpreting automotive-related data.

d. Maintenance trainers in units and schools.

e. Individuals preparing for  skill  qualification test.

 

1-2.  Scope.  This  text  explains  the  automotive vehicle in general. The explanations avoid reference to any specific vehicle or unit wherever possible. Because existing publications cover operation and maintenance of vehicles, these subjects have been omitted. The flow of power is traced from its development in the engine to its final outlet at the wheels, with the units discussed in the order in which they contribute to the power flow. Diesel and gasoline engines, except for their fuel systems, are explained together, as are radial and in-line engines. After the flow of power is traced to the wheels, those chassis components, sometimes referred to as running gear (i.e., steering system, brakes, wheels and tracks, and frames), are explained; then hulls and bodies; and finally such miscellaneous items as special equipment and trailers.

 

This book is a “BIG” size (the size of a regular sheet of paper). This website also has the popular “mini” (half the size of a regular sheet of paper).

The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.