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The crankshaft is the primary rotating shaft in an internal combustion engine. It converts the linear energy of the piston into rotational energy using cranks. Cranks are centers offset from the center of rotation that are pushed on as levers by the connecting rods. Connecting rods connect each crank to a piston. In an automotive application, the "front" end of the crankshft turns a pulley that powers various accessories, including the alternator, air-conditioning compressor, and Power Steering pump. The "rear" end of the crankshaft is attached to the transmission to power the drive wheels. "Front" and "rear" have become somewhat arbitrary designations since in most front wheel drive cars the engine is mounted transversely. i.e. the crankshaft centerline is parallel to the axles.
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What are crankshafts made of?
I think the crankshafts are made of alloy steel. vanadium is one of the metals used for alloying.
Are 89 Chevy crankshafts and 98 Chevy crankshafts interchangeable?
Yes. All they way up to 2000. However, different size engines, have different size strokes, thus different crankshafts. But 350, to 350, say, yes.
Why do engine crankshafts break?
Engine crankshafts usually break when there is too much pressure on them. Some have flaws and may break under normal use.
What causes crankshafts to break?
overfilled engine oil
Are lacrosse midfielders allowed to use crankshafts?
yes, anyone can
Why isn't a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 motor interchangeable with other years?
In late 2003 the target wheels on the cam and crankshafts changed to a different style.In late 2003 the target wheels on the cam and crankshafts changed to a different style.
How many cranks did an Ariel square four have?
It has two counter rotating crankshafts
The camshaft turns at what speed in relation to the crankshaft?
The camshaft turns one revolution to the crankshafts two revolutions.
Does a 1997 Yamaha 350 warrior have the same crankshaft as a 1992 Yamaha warrior?
yes the crankshafts are the same
What speed does the camshaft turn at in relation to the crankshaft?
The camshaft turns one revolution to the crankshafts two revolutions.
Can you stroke a Chevy 402 big block i believe it is a 1972?
Yes. There are any number of aftermarket crankshafts that could be used.
How many crankshafts in an internal combustion engine?
1 (One) crankshaft. There may be 1 or 2 camshafts but always 1 crankshaft.
