Selected Reading Material:

The Romance of Engines by Takashi Suzuki Ph.D.

SAE International Press

Okay, so I ripped off Dr. Suzuki’s title (more or less) for the name of my website. Though I’ve never met him, the good doctor and I share a passion for engines. Great, interesting book!

Allied Piston Engines of World War II by Graham White

SAE International Press

This super book is loaded with photos, engine drawings, stories, and a host of great info. A gem!

Aircraft Piston Engines by Herschel Smith

McGraw-Hill

Another delightful book! And Mr. Smith includes non-Allied engines as well.

A Few Selected Websites to Enjoy:

http://www.aviation-history.com

A beauty if you love aircraft! Loads of great photos and info on planes and engines.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm

Tons of info presented in a delightfully entertaining fashion.

http://www.geocities.com/kiwiengineer2002/sleeve.html

An excellent discussion, with many diagrams, of how sleeve valve engines work.