engine 201 Flashcards
(51 cards)
What part supports the crankshaft in the cylinder block
main bearings
what part changes rotary motion to reciprocating motion
camshaft
How would a cam ground piston be measured
skirt at right angles to the wrist pin
What engine component is made of I beam construction
connecting rods
What forces do main bearings counteract
axial
What is the main purpose for piston ring end gap
allow clearance for ring expansion
On a vblock engine with SOHC how many camshafts would the engine have
2
What is the purpose of lugs and dowels
position bearing shells in bores
If a journal is ground what size bearing would you need
undersized
What component converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
crankshaft
How many revolution does a 4 stroke engine make for one cycle
2
How is an engine sized
total displacement of all cylinders
What is the purpose of counterbalance weights
counterbalance inertial forces
What is the purpose of front and rear crankshaft seals
prevent oil from leaking out
What does horsepower measure
rate of doing work
What is the most common materiel used for Diesel engine cylinder heads
cast iron alloy
What component is eliminated with overhead camshafts
pushrods
What should be offered when selling serpentine belts
tensioning devices
What is responsible for keeping coolant flowing
water pump
what type of antifreeze is best suited for heavy duty diesel engines
propylene glycol
Where is performance in the donut
Top
What does engine oil contain to combat oxidation, rust, or corrosion
inhibitors
What determines the amount of filtration that a filter can provide
micron rating
What are double walled pipes used to reduce
noise
