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Classic British Car Electrical Systems: Your Guide to Understanding, Repairing and Improving the Electrical Components and Systems That Were Typical ... Cars from 1950 to 1980 (Essential Manual)
 
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Classic British Car Electrical Systems: Your Guide to Understanding, Repairing and Improving the Electrical Components and Systems That Were Typical ... Cars from 1950 to 1980 (Essential Manual) [Paperback]

Rick Astley
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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd; 1st Edition edition (9 July 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1845842154
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845842154
  • Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 20.6 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 319,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The 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. 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 a formula proven in Rick Astley's previous and much acclaimed book, "MGB Electrical Systems", this new 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, and deserves a place on every enthusiast's bookshelf.

About the Author

An electrical engineer, Rick Astley was born and educated in England. Tight budgets and a need to get to work meant he soon developed a thorough working knowledge of the many used British cars he owned; cars he later restored to an acceptable level of reliability. Even though his professional life took him to Canada and eventually to the USA, where he now lives, through membership of his local MG club he has maintained his interest in the British cars of his youth. Rick now works part-time as an electrical engineering consultant in the Motor City of Detroit.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a well written book. Everything is kept as simple and straight forward as possible with very good explanations. It is illustrated with plenty of colour photographs and clear colour diagrams. Highly recommended for those who find car electrical systems a bit of a mystery (like me!).
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Nearly a 5 star book 10 April 2011
By Steve
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This is a brilliant book on classic car electrics that just misses out on a 5 star rating. There is so much useful information in this book that it is unreal. The book is well written, easy to understand and unlike other classic car electrical books, this book gives a far greater understanding on how to read electrical diagrams. Most chapters have hypothetical diagrams accompanying their individual chapter! Even overdrive units are given a separate chapter. Unfortunately testing with multimeters is not really covered, so you will need to look eleswhere if this bothers you. Having said that if car electrics leaves you all confused, this book will help you gain a greater understanding on how they work.
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GOOD SERVICE 25 May 2011
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Excellent service. Item arrived at the destination earlier than was expected. Very pleased with the service and is highly recommended. Thank you"
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