A. Graham Bell: Two Stroke Performance Tuning


Two Stroke Performance Tuning - A Graham Bell

The author viewed 2 stroke engines with contempt until he was persuaded by two of his friends to prepare a 250cc Bultaco motorcycle for National Motocross Championship which ended up finishing 3rd with a B grade rider on board. Here's what Graham Bell says:

"From then on the challenge has not abated as I have strived to unravel the mystery of what makes a two-stroke tick. Instead of looking on the two-stroke with contempt, I now view this little marvel with fascination. Four-stroke engine development has just about reached its peak, but there is much yet to be learned about the two-stroke power unit."

Two Stroke Performance Tuning is a very thorough book aimed at understanding and tuning two stroke engines for maximum power and reliability.

Publisher: Haynes Publishing

Contents:
  1. Introduction
  2. The cylinder head
  3. Porting and cylinder scavenging
  4. The exhaust
  5. Carburation
  6. Ignition
  7. The bottom end
  8. Lubrication and cooling
  9. Power measurement and gearing
  10. Appendix I:
    a. Introduction
    b. Motocross modifications
    c. Enduro modifications
    d. Road race modifications
  11. Appendix II - Table of useful equivalents
  12. Appendix III -Speciality suppliers


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