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Hey Jim- At one time or another, there was (is at random and rare times?) an IC Engines class at Northwestern. With a few questions asked, I might be able to figure out the textbook used and see if we can get some used... much cheaper :-) Take care, Shad > On 16 Aug 2001, at 12:55, Jaranson, John (J.W.) wrote: > > > While it is not as simplistic as the "for Dummies" books, I can recommend: > > > > Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers > > Eugene A. Avallone & Theodore Baumeister III > > ISBN 0-07-004127-X > > McGraw-Hill, Inc > > > > It is a good general reference that covers all, and I mean ALL, > > aspects of mechanical engineering. From space flight to cars to > > concrete to wood. It is not cheap, but will look impressive on > > the book shelf. My copy is 2 1/4" thick! > > The book that was recommended to me last night was: > > Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals > John B. Heywood > McGraw-Hill > ISBN: 007028637X > > Unfortunately the price is $137.50 even at amazon.com, so I know > that a borrowed copy is as close as I'll ever get.... > > - > Jim Adney > jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, WI 53711-3054 > USA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > >