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What might be called an 8-stroke engine was the utility engine made from the late 1800's to almost 1950. They had a large flywheel and centrifugal regulation mechanism such that they would fire every other power stroke if not loaded. More specifically, they would not fire unless the rpm went below a value as set by the centrifugal mechanism.
If the load was light, the engine would keep the exhaust valve open and prevent the magneto from fireing. That both decompressed the cylinder and prevented sucking in more fuel. The purpose being to reduce fuel consumption which worked quite well.
The sound is quite distinctive and these can be seen operating at many state fairs.
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8 strokes of an 8 stroke motor?
ummmm as far as i know there is no such thing as an 8 stroke motor.... there is 2 stroke, 4 stroke, diesel, turbine, jet, pulse jet.... but no 8 stroke....the 4 strokes of a normal 4 stroke engine are suck, squeeze, bang, blow...
Advantages of two stroke engine over a four stroke engine?
Explain the advantages of four-stroke engine over two-stroke engine
Which engine was invented first.Two stroke engine or four stroke?
two stroke
Why fuel consumption is less in 4 stroke engine then in 2 stroke engine?
Why the fuel consumption is less in 4 stroke engine as compared to 2 stroke engine
What is better a four or two stroke engine?
in my opinion a two stroke engine is a better quality engine as compared to a four stroke engine!
Injector location in a 2003 6.0L Power stroke?
which injector you looking for? there are 8 injectors in that engine
What is the number of firing per revolution of a 4 stroke 8 cylinder engine?
Four cylinders fire for each revolution of the engine.
What are examples of two stroke engine?
Detroit diesel engine is an example of two stroke engine
The burning air-fuel mixture forces the piston down on what stroke?
Depends on if this engine is a 2 stroke, 4 stroke, or rotary engine. I assume you are referring to a 4 stroke as found in the vast majority of automobiles built today. The answer is, At the top of the compression stroke. The 4 strokes of a 4 cycle engine are:# intake/induction stroke # compression stroke # power stroke # exhaust strokeDepends on if this engine is a 2 stroke, 4 stroke, or rotary engine. I assume you are referring to a 4 stroke as found in the vast majority of automobiles built today. The answer is, At the top of the compression stroke. The 4 strokes of a 4 cycle engine are:# intake/induction stroke # compression stroke # power stroke # exhaust stroke
Is the 6.0 Briggs and Stratton engine a four-stroke or two-stroke?
The best way to know if an engine is 2-stroke or 4-stroke, is to look for an oil spout. If the engine has an oil spout where oil has to be poured into, it is a 4-stroke. If the engine has no oil spout and the oil has to be added to the fuel, then it is a 2-stroke.
What are the strokes in a two stroke diesel engine?
suction stroke and exhaust strokes are the two strokes involved in 2 stroke engine....
Is the 1993 Honda xr100r a 2 stroke or a 4 stroke engine?
A 1993 Honda xr100r would have a four stroke engine.
