Engine Operation

Question 1

In order to work on the internal components of the cylinder, what must be removed?

Answer 1

The top and bottom of the engine

Question 2

When the crankshaft must be removed from the cylinder block what also must be removed?

Answer 2

The gear cover, oil pan, & flywheel housing

Question 3

What is considered the head group?

Answer 3

Cylinder head, rocker arm assemblies, rocker arm covers, engine brake, air intake manifold, & exhaust manifold

Question 4

How is the cylinder liner sealed?

Answer 4

The top of each liner is sealed by the cylinder head while the bottom is sealed by the piston

Question 5

Dry Liners

Answer 5

Doesn’t make direct contact with the circulating coolant in the water jacket.

The heat combustion must pass through the liner and cylinder blocks before it reaches the coolant in the water jacket.

Question 6

Wet Liners

Answer 6

Are inserted into the cylinder block and naked direct contact with the coolant

Allows for the quickest possible dissipation of excess cylinder heat.