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First Edition 2008, Limited Edition of 500.

This hardback book covers the history of Petter engines from the late 19th century with tales from the service department based on diaries and personal recollections. It is full of interesting information, both technical and historical, from 1898 to 1980 set alongside amusing anecdotes.

Jim Perkins provides an interesting account of his working life as a Petter service engineer which will appeal to plant and engine enthusiasts alike. There are lots of technical tips and useful original documents.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Petter Engines up to the Late 1940s
• SS Engines
• 1950 to 1969
• The 1970s
• The Final Five Years
• APPENDICES
• AV/AVA/PH/PHW Build list and oil pump types plus service hints numbers AV56 & AV79 dealing with plunger pump modifications
• Spares reference information
• Compressor flow chart
• Engine and propeller matching
• A range of crankcase breathers - AA1-AB1-AC1 & 2-AD1
• Pumps and injectors
• Fuel pump characterisstics
• Fuel consumption chart - Petter powered generator sets
• Fuel consumption chart - non-Petter powered generator sets
• Engine builds features
• AA, AB & AC range connecting rods, pistons and air cells
• The Evolution of the service hint

Illustrated with Photographs Drawings and Diagrams

Finely Presented on Quality Glossy Paper

21cm x 30.5cm Bound Hardback Book Published without Dust Jacket

Code No. 015640, ISBN 095398785X