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Results for “crank”
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Crankcase
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft
- engine
- crankcase
Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
Stroker crank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A crankshaft with a longer stroke than standard
- stroker
- crank
Crankshaft Assembly
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Collection of components that make up the crankshaft
- engine
- crankshaft
Crankshaft pilot bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation
- engine
- crankshaft
Crankshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
- engine
- crankcase
Crankcase Ventilation System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that removes gases from the engine crankcase
- engine
- ventilation
Crankshaft oil seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal that prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase
- engine
- seal
Crankshaft pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pulley that drives the serpentine belt
- engine
- pulley
PCV
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Positive Crankcase Ventilation. A method of reducing the pressure inside the engine crankcase (the middle part where things are whirling around, but nothing is exploding).
Connecting rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.
- engine
- piston
- crankshaft
Generator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical device that converts rotational movement to electrical energy
- electrical
- energy
- crankshaft
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Long block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
- engine
- rebuild
Short Block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories
- engine
- vw
CCA
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.
oil tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container that stores oil for the engine, separate from the crankcase.
- oil
- tank
Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor
dry-sump engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.
- engine
- oil