Cushman Scooter How to Rebuild Cast Iron Engine Overhaul Manual by Jim Frederick

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Cushman Scooter Cast Iron Engine Overhaul / Rebuild Manual
How to Rebuild the Cushman Cast Iron Engine
Second Edition - By Jim Frederick
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is auction is for the 2nd Edition of the popular 32 page manual "How to Rebuild the Cushman Cast Iron Engine" by Jim Frederick. This manual is brand new and direct from the publisher.
The difference between the one-piece and two-piece engine is explained, and step-by-step instructions with lots of high quality photos are provided for the overhaul of any cast iron engine. Includes information on the 6-volt and 12-volt lighting systems, magneto, disc clutch, the carburetor, and possible Mikuni upgrades.
Also includes suggestions for increasing the performance and horsepower of the engine, a complete specifications sheet, a list of best sources for industrial tools, and pictures of engine tools that you can make. Even if you do not plan to rebuild your engine, you will benefit from the material in the manual and obtain a better understanding of the engine, its operation and maintenance requirements.
This is a professionaly bound, 32 page manual printed on high quality glossy paper. Also contains a bit of Cushman scooter history and nostalgia.
About Cushman: The Cushman engine was manufactured by Cushman Motor Works of Lincoln, Nebraska, originally as a farm utility engine. In 1936 Cushman started manufacturing Motor Scooters as a way to sell more engines and the rest is hisory. From 1936 through 1962 they were used in Cushman Scooters, including the Military Airborne, the Step-Thru 50 and 60 Series, the Eagles, and the Highlanders. They were were also used in many scooters that Cushman made for Sears Roebuck & Company. In the '40s and '50s these little scooters were all across America, and were usually seen parked in front of every High School.