Learn Short Block and Long Block
Automotive
Advertisement Short Block and Long Block The cylinder block assembly (without the heads installed) is called a short block.  The short block includes the crankshaft, piston and rod assembly, and ball bearings.  On pushrod engines, the camshaft, timing sprockets, and …
5 SIGNS OF A BAD ALTERNATOR
Automotive
Advertisement How an Alternator Works (Quick Overview):Your alternator is a crucial part of the vehicle’s charging system. It converts mechanical energy from the engine (via a belt) into electrical energy to power your car’s electronics and recharge the battery. A …
5 Causes of an Alternator Not Charging
Automotive
Advertisement The alternator’s major functions are the generation of electricity for the vehicle’s electrical components and the charging of the battery. The alternator generates this electrical energy by converting mechanical energy. If you were to try to start the car …