SCTEC-UF 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Crankcase, Reciprocating Engine, Abrasive Machining
14 Aug 2016
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Reciprocating engine components: cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, crankcase, valves, valve operating mechanism, push rods, rocker arms, valve guides, valve seats, propeller (a/c only, carburetor, magneto, spark plugs. Allows for a sealed environment in order to build pressure and create power. Provides a combustion chamber to burn f/a mixture. The cylinder is broken up into two parts: Contains ports to allow for the f/a mixture to enter and exit. Mounting space for valves, spark plugs and fuel injectors (depending on the type induction sys- tem) May sometimes contain drain line fittings to allow excess oil to return to the crankcase. (inter-cylinder drain lines on radials) Used to guide and seal piston and to mount cylinder assembly to head. Barrel threads into head to form cylinder assembly. Engine gray or unpainted: standard steel cylinder barrels: orange stripe: chrome plated cylinder barrels, blue stripe: nitride hardened cylinder barrels, green stripe: steel cylinder 0. 010 oversize, yellow stripe: steel cylinder 0. 020 oversize.
