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Electrical system - theory and principles: books - classic cars

A book on the electrical system? Here are books on theory and principles of electrical systems of vintage and classic cars, including car electronics and cabling. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.

Classic Car Electrical Systems Repair Manual

Many DIY enthusiasts, happy to do quite complex repair or restoration work on their classic cars, shudder at the prospect of tackling anything to do with the electrics.
This book is for them. It is a clearly written, well-illustrated practical guide to electrical systems, covering everything from safety, basic principles, and tools and techniques, to actual projects such as stripping down a typical generator, fitting gauges, or adding a security alarm.

Author:Dave Pollard
Specs:192 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:photographs and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1999)
Book: Classic Car Electrical Systems Repair Manual

Classic Car Electrical Systems Repair Manual

Language: English

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Praxishandbuch Oldtimer-Elektrik - Grundlagen, Fehlersuche, Instandhaltung

Welcher Oldtimerbesitzer kennt das nicht? Das Abblendlicht leuchtet nicht, Lüfter und Hupe funktionieren nicht, ständig brennt eine Sicherung durch oder der Vorbesitzer hat die Verkabelung nach eigenen Vorstellungen neu angeschlossen und nicht gerade ein Meisterwerk vollbracht. Mit diesem Praxishandbuch verlieren derartige Szenarien endgültig ihren Schrecken.

Dieses Praxisbuch ist Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, denn ab jetzt bist Du Herr der Lage und kannst die elektrischen Anlagen in Deinem Oldtimer verstehen und Fehler ohne Weiteres beheben.

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  • Ausführliche Erklärung der Oldtimer- und Kfz-Elektrik
  • Fehlersuche und Fehlerbehebung
  • Alle elektrischen Teile Deines Oldtimers anschaulich erläutert.
Author:Edition Oldtimer Markt
Specs:144 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 2 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous colour photographs and drawings
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
Book: Praxishandbuch Oldtimer-Elektrik - Grundlagen, Fehlersuche, Instandhaltung

Praxishandbuch Oldtimer-Elektrik - Grundlagen, Fehlersuche, Instandhaltung

Language: German

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Elektrische Ausrüstung für Kraftwagen der 1950er bis 1960er Jahre

Die besten Infos direkt vom Hersteller: Dieser exklusive Sammelband über Oldtimer-Elektrik von Bosch präsentiert Anleitungen für Einbau, Wartung und Reparatur der wichtigsten Elektrik-Bauteile.

Die gut strukturierte Sammlung über Auto-Elektrik der 50er und 60er Jahre wird jedem Old- und Youngtimer-Besitzer, jedem Autoschrauber, Mechaniker und KFZ-Meister unschätzbare Dienste bei der Reparatur und Instandsetzung von automobilen elektrischen Anlagen leisten.

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  • Die Autoelektrik-Bibel für Old- und Youngtimer
  • Für Oldtimer-Besitzer, Hobby-Schrauber, Mechaniker und KFZ-Meister
  • Direkt vom Hersteller: Fachwissen anschaulich erklärt
Author:Robert Bosch GmbH
Specs:648 pages, 21.5 x 15.5 x 4.5 cm / 8.5 x 6.1 x 1.77 in, hardback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2022)
Book: Elektrische Ausrüstung für Kraftwagen der 1950er bis 1960er Jahre

Elektrische Ausrüstung für Kraftwagen der 1950er bis 1960er Jahre

Language: German

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Modifying the Electronics of Modern Classic Cars - the complete guide for your 1990s to 2000s car

Cars of the 1990s and 2000s are from a golden era - they've got sufficient electronic systems to achieve great outcomes, but they're not so complex that they're impossible to modify.
The missing link, until now, has been a hands-on manual on how to achieve those results. Well, here it is! This book covers everything from cheap modifications that allow you to adjust engine fuelling and ignition timing, to modifying car systems like power steering and even stability control.

Easy upgrades to lighting, sound systems and the dashboard - right through to fitting and tuning programmable engine management. Photos and circuit diagrams guide you each step of the way. All the car modifications are practical, and have been tried and tested by the author.

From a 660cc turbo front-wheel drive screaming to 8500rpm on standard engine management but with big injectors... to a DOHC V8 rear-wheel drive with modified traction control... to a twin-turbo all-wheel drive with a custom torque split controller.
Even modifying the re-gen braking on a hybrid!

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exploit the true electronic potential of their 1990s-2000s cars.

Author:Julian Edgar
Specs:288 pages, 25 x 21 x 2.9 cm / 9.8 x 8.25 x 1.14 in, paperback
Illustrations:577 photographs and drawings
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
Book: Modifying the Electronics of Modern Classic Cars - the complete guide for your 1990s to 2000s car

Modifying the Electronics of Modern Classic Cars - the complete guide for your 1990s to 2000s car

Language: English

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Classic Car Electrics - Tips, techniques & step-by-step repair, restoration & maintenance procedures (Veloce Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

Classic car electrical systems are notoriously idiosyncratic, temperamental, and difficult to work with, but a key to keeping an older vehicle on the road is correct and regular maintenance of the electrics.
Classic Car Electrics contains extensive and fully illustrated information for the classic enthusiast who wishes to service, repair or upgrade their car.

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The combination of the basics of how and why things work, all in plain language, along with extensive color photos and diagrams means that, with some basic tools, a little common sense, and this guide, you'll be able to tackle pretty much any electrical problem in your classic car.

Author:Martin Thaddeus
Specs:96 pages, 27 x 20.5 x 1.6 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.63 in, paperback
Illustrations:301 colour photographs
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
Series:Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
Book: Classic Car Electrics - Tips, techniques & step-by-step repair, restoration & maintenance procedures (Veloce Enthusiast's Restoration Manual)

Classic Car Electrics - Tips, techniques & step-by-step repair, restoration & maintenance procedures

Language: English

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Classic British Car Electrical Systems : Your Guide to Understanding, Repairing and Improving the Electrical Components and Systems

Electrical systems used in British cars in the period 1950 to 1980 have gained some notoriety, most of it unfavourable and much of it undeserved.

This book shines a light on the subject, system by system, including the murkier corners.
Whatever their foibles, the cars remain the cherished possessions of enthusiasts worldwide, and this book's contribution to making the electrical systems understandable and reliable will maintain the enjoyment the cars provide for many decades to come.

Based on the proven formulas of Rick Astley's previous, and much acclaimed book, MGB Electrical Systems, this book breaks down the electrical systems of classic British cars into separate and easily understandable sections. In each, the components and system as a whole are examined in theory and chronology, to show how and why they evolved the way they did.
With hundreds of colour photographs and diagrams, together with fault-finding tables, the veil of mystery is removed, allowing the owner to understand, repair and improve their cherished classic.
This book is the definitive and indispensable guide to British car electrical systems with Lucas, Smiths Industries and SU components.

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Features:
- Get-you-home help provided throughout
- Each system circuit explained with easy-to-follow diagrams
- Fault-finding guides for each major system
- Component evolution explained
- Clear photographs aid component identification
- Explanations, with diagrams, of how systems work
- Differences between home and export models described and explained
- Repair procedures for expensive or hard-to-find components
- Modification suggestions to improve safety, reliability and driveability
- Basic theory to help diagnose unique problems.

Author:Rick Astley
Specs:192 pages, 27 x 20.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:419 photographs and drawings in colour
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Book: Classic British Car Electrical Systems : Your Guide to Understanding, Repairing and Improving the Electrical Components and Systems

Classic British Car Electrical Systems : Your Guide to Understanding, Repairing and Improving the Electrical Components and Systems

Language: English

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Die Drehstrom-Lichtmaschine - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Automotive technical manual by Bucheli about alternators. Reprint of the 4th edition (1975).

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Specs:95 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (226)
Book: Die Drehstrom-Lichtmaschine - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Die Drehstrom-Lichtmaschine

Language: German

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Batterien und Anlasser in Motorfahrzeugen - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Automotive technical manual by Bucheli about batteries and starter motors.
Reprint of the 7th edition (1976).

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Specs:92 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (246)
Book: Batterien und Anlasser in Motorfahrzeugen - Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Batterien und Anlasser in Motorfahrzeugen

Language: German

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Petites Reparations Electriques

Petites Réparations Electriques

Sylvie Méneret, Franck Méneret

French | hardback | 144 p. | 2016

Diagnostic avec multimetre et oscilloscope

Diagnostic avec multimètre et oscilloscope (2ème édition)

ETAI

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[0222] Elektronik im Motorfahrzeug

Elektronik im Motorfahrzeug

German | paperback | 123 p. | 2017

How to Diagnose and Repair Autom Electr Systems

How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems

Tracy Martin

English | paperback | 160 p. | 2005

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