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Fuel and Engines
We commonly relate fuel and engines with gasoline. Other engines also run on natural gas such as propane and “bio-fuels” such as ethanol. The principle remains the same as the fuel induces internal combustion.
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How does a liquid cooled engine work?
In simple tearms
A Liquid Cooling engine works by using Water and Ani Freeze to travel from the resevwar to the engine via a Water Pump, and it travels through water jackets that cool the engine down. when that water gets to hot the Thermostart opens to let water out from the engine through the return pipe and goes through the radiator fins to cool the Hot water down, then goes back into the engine to cool again. Its a cycle
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Who manufactured the international harvester I4 196 engine?
International made their own gas engines: 152, 196, 266, 304, 345, and the 392. They're all high torque, tug-boat type engines. There massive, sturdy, and will easily run for 300,000 with regular oil changes and maintenance. Some modern engines might can boast equivalent life expectancies, but through the 60s, 70s, and 80s this was unheard of.
What is the weight difference between a diesel engine and a gas engine?
A diesel engine is heavier than a petrol engine because some parts in a diesel engine are made from cast iron such as cylinder sleeves etc. The weight difference is usually between 10-20kgs.
Why does an engine difficult to start when it was left in a long time?
If you mean why is an engine difficult to start after it has been sitting for a while, there are various reasons. There may be a carburetor problem or some other sort of gas line problem.
Why do you need compression in an engine?
The higher compression the engine the more power it can theoretically produce. The compression ratio is mainly determined by the type of fuel being used.
If an automobile had a 100 efficient engine would it exhaust the surroundings?
f an automobile had a 100 efficient engine would it exhaust the surroundings?
Engine not starting or turning over on 306 xld 1996 you have checked battery and ok any ideas?
You sure the start motor hasn't failed? I have the same problem on my 306.
cubic centimeter 180cc means 180 cm3 of volume expantion power. more the cc more the power
Who invented the steam engine in Birmingham?
The First steam engne was Sir Thomas Newcomen
Shortly After was James Watt
Is 310 torque at lower 1750 rpm better than higher torque 342 at higher rpm 6200 on a car?
It depends on what the car is being used for. The 310 at 1750 would be better for stop / start traffic, and most "real world" situations.
342 at 6200 would hardly be used unless you were driving a race car. (Or enjoy revving out your engine every gear change).
advanced timing
What causes your car to quickly overheat?
stuck thermastat
Also radiator fins being bent over from presure washing and or impacts (ie: Birds, rocks, road hazards, dirt) and clogging condensor and then radiator.
How do you tell if you have diesel fuel or gasoline in a can?
Simplest way is to know how they each smell.
Just go to any filling station and sniff the fuel nozzles - you'll soon be able to recognize the difference!
What are typical compression test reading for a diesel engine in good condition?
typical compression test reading fora diesel engine
What kind of antifreeze does the Cummins 6.7 engine take?
Red, 5 year, HOAT type. Do not use DEXCOOL.
What is the average for a car's horsepower?
coupes and sedans usually have between 110-150hp
trucks can be any where from 170-480ish
it really all depends on engine size. There are usually only 4, 6 and 8 cylinders that vary in different sizes. Also some stock cars come with superchargers or turbo chargers that increase horsepower
The most important use of petrol (syn.: gasoline in English speaking countries) is as fuel for autovehicles. Sometimes is used as solvent.
Generally another meaning is accepted for the word petroleum (crude oil). For petroleum see the link below.
gasoline petrol is used, in various grades, to fuel automobiles, aircraft, boats, lawn-care equipment, generators, and various other machines that utilize an internal combustion engine.
Gasoline is used for Petrol
Petroleum is also the source of raw materials for the wide range of materials know as "petrochemicals" including plastics, pesticides, some fertilizers, and some pharmaceuticals.
What does 'rear longitudinal V12 65' mean when it's referring to the engine of a car?
The engine is a V12, which means it is in the shape of a "V" with 6 cylinders on each side. Longitudinal means it is mounted lengthwise and not crosswise like the small front wheel drive vehicles and it is mounted in the rear of the vehicle.
Will pre-1990 heads fit on a vortec block?
Yes the heads will, But the problem is that the vortec intake won't bolt up to the
pre- 90 heads. DIFFERENT BOLT PATTERN.
What colour smoke is made if an engine is running ritch?
If an engine is running rich, it is receiving and burning too much fuel and that will yield black smoke. If an engine is somehow burning oil, that will yield white smoke.
