Engine construction Basics
The engine block is usually made of these two materials.
What is Cast Iron and Aluminum?
This harnesses the power from the gas getting ignited inside the cylinder.
What is Piston?
Commonly called the "Frame" of the engine.
What is Engine Block?
Seals the gap between the top and bottom of the engine.
What is a Head Gasket?
This lubricates all of the internal components of the engine, and should be changed every 5000-7000 miles of operation. Or every 6 months roughly..
What is Engine Oil?
The engine block is a very sophisticated _______. Although it is also machined as part of its construction.
What is Casting?
What is the Flywheel?
The flywheel is only used to carry the engines inertia between power strokes and reduce engine vibration.
True or False?
What is False? (It also is holds the starter gear)
"The I-Beam style design transfers the piston force down to the crankshaft. The small end contains the piston pin and the big end has a removable cap to install it to the crank."
What is Connecting Rod?
Oil rings are usually made up of ______ part(s).
What is 3 parts?
The four main types of engine block configurations talked about in class.
What is Vee, inline, opposed (box), and Slant?
Converts the reciprocating motion into rotary motion.
What is the Crank Shaft?
Name the number and names for the different strokes the piston makes during a cycle of the engine.
What is 4 strokes: Intake, compression, power, and exhaust?
The communication line between the bottom and top ends of the engine.
What is a timing belt/chain?
This is the main difference between gaskets and seals.
What is Gaskets are between two stationary parts, while seals are between moving components?
Aluminum engines have this part in them that other engine styles do not.
What are Cylinder Sleeves?
These are used to hold the compression in the engine as well as keep the oil from entering the cylinder.
What are Piston Rings. (There are 2 compression, and 1 oil ring)
Cylinders are always numbered in this order so that mechanics always understand which one they are looking at.
What is Front to back?
"This style of engine does the best job of reducing vibration because of its configuration. Because of the layout of the cylinders, the forces in the engine are offset in a direction that makes the car reduce what the driver feels naturally."
What is Box or opposed engine?
The area of the cylinder that experiences the most wear during the lifespan of an engine.
What is the top of the cylinder?
Besides turning the drive shaft and fly wheel, the crank shaft is also responsible for driving these two other components.
What are the timing belt/chain, and serpentine belt?
Usually made of a steel backing with soft metal on the other side, these create a low friction area during crank shaft rotation.
What are Crankshaft Bearings?
The main difference between Diesel and Gasoline engines.
What is the type of combustion? Diesel uses glow plugs, while gasoline uses spark plugs.
This is how you will know that your engine has Cylinder Bore Wear.
This type of engine can lose its timing, and not be in danger of breaking its valves.
What is a free running engine?