Identification of Parts Failures. FOS: Fundamentals of Service.

This parts failures identification manual is one of a series of power mechanics texts and visual aids covering theory of operation, diagnosis of trouble problems, and repair of automotive and off-the-road construction and agricultural equipment. Materials provide basic information with many illustrations for use by vocational students and teachers as well as shop servicemen and laymen. Each of the eleven chapters shows pictures of failed parts followed by a brief explanation and reasons why the part might have failed. Chapters are (1) Pistons, Rings, and Cylinder Liners; (2) Journal Bearings; (3) Valve Gear Trains; (4) Turbochargers; (5) Gears; (6) Shafts, Axles, Spindles, and Universal Joints; (7) Hydrostatic Transmissions; (8) Anti-Friction Bearings; (9) Belts and Chains; (10) Tracks and Tires; and (11) Miscellaneous Failures. A glossary is appended. (A supplementary 35mm color slide set is also available--see availability note.) (LRA)