Popular Mechanics

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
 

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Contents

Carburetor
140
Carburetors
Starting system
149
Automobiles (Starting)
Drive train
155
Automobiles (Transmission)
Suspension and steering
160
Automobiles (Springs and suspension, Steering gear)
Engine
166
Automobile engines (Maintenance and repair)

Flight to remember
81
Charles Lindbergh; 1902-1974, Aviation (Transatlantic flights, History)
Best new boats for bass
84
Fishing boats
Great displacement race
86
Motorcycles (Rating)
Fastest Indy ever!
89
Automobile racing
PM owners report
92
AMC Pacer station wagon
Can an exotic new racket improve your game?
94
Tennis rackets
Test bed for the shuttle
97
Space vehicles (Testing)
Keep in touch from anywhere
98
Paging devices, Radiotelephone in automobiles
5 great do-it-yourself vacations
101
Vacations
How to dress up your yard with brick
104
Bricklaying, Home grounds
Build an add-on barbecue table
107
Tables
Fix'em up and show 'em off
108
Engines (Collectors and collecting)
Veneering: enjoy beautiful wood on a budget
110
Veneers and veneering
PM owners report
114
Honda Accord
New gear that makes yard work easier
116
Cultivators, Lawn equipment
Car care guide
121
Automobiles (Maintenance and repair)
Car ownership: how to take the low-cost road
128
Automobile ownership, Automobiles (Cost of operation)
Ignition and electrical
169
Automobile engines (Ignition)
Engine oil
173
Automobiles (Lubrication and lubricants)
Cooling system
178
Automobile engines (Cooling), Automobiles (Air conditioning)
Car body
182
Automobiles (Cleaning)
Brakes
185
Brakes, Automobile (Maintenance and repair)
Exhaust system
187
Automobile engines (Exhaust), Automobiles (Pollution control devices)
Tires
192
Tires, Automobile
Fuel system
198
Automobile engines (Fuel injection)
New action food for campers
229
Diet
Carve your own dream pipe
255
Tobacco pipes, Wood carving
11 new add-ons for cycling fun
258
Bicycles (Equipment)
Maximize your CB firepower
262
Radio antennas
Get started in ham radio the easy home study way
270
Ham radio
Kiln-dry your lumber with solar heat
273
Wood (Dryers and drying)
Playing-card holder
276
Boxes, cases, etc
Trail walk--commando course for archers
280
Shooting ranges

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