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Advertisement Introduction: In the realm of internal combustion engines, a small but mighty component holds the key to transforming reciprocating motion into powerful rotational force—the connecting rod. This article explores the significance, design, and materials used in connecting rods, shedding …
Advertisement Introduction: The American Petroleum Institute (API) index is an essential classification system used to evaluate and compare the quality and performance of engine oils. The API index provides valuable information about an oil’s viscosity, performance levels, and compatibility with …
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Advertisement Throttle Body vs. Multi-Port vs. Direct Injection Every fuel injection system will have a throttle body with a butterfly valve. This controls airflow. They will also have one or more fuel injectors to provide fuel. What makes them different …
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Advertisement Balance shafts In every reciprocating engine, inertial forces and moments of inertia develop due to the oscillating motion of the pistons and connecting rods and the transmission behavior of the crankshaft drive. Some engine configurations, such as the V12 …
Advertisement (VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO ENGINES) Making the compression ratio variable is a significant source of innovation that is already generating edifying results. The compression ratio of a reciprocating internal combustion engine is defined by the relationship between the cylinder volume …
Advertisement Turbo hoses can be manufactured with a variety of materials. Various factors dictate the choice of material used. Some of them are as follows: • NBR/Nitrile Very popular in automotive applications due to its high resistance to petroleum products …