Engine Components Flashcards

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What is this and what does it do?

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The valve cover, which is sometimes called a rocker cover, is an important component of the engine. It keeps oil inside the engine and dust/ debris out.

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What is this and what does it do?

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Engine valves control the flow of air and fuel into the combustion chamber and allow exhaust gases to exit, ensuring efficient engine operation.

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What is this and what does it do?

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A rocker arm is a pivoting lever that helps in opening and closing the engine’s intake and exhaust valves.

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What component is in the technician's hand?

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A pushrod is a metal tube that transmits the reciprocating motion of a valve lifter to the valve. It sits on the valve lifter and rises into the rocker arm.

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What do these small cylinders do in an engine?

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A lifter, also known as a valve lifter or tappet, is a small cylindrical component in your car’s engine. Lifters bridge the camshaft lobes and the rocker arms

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What is this and what does it do?

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Camshafts control valve timing through their precisely engineered lobe profiles and synchronization with the crankshaft

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What is this thing? What type of motion does it transmit?

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The primary role of the crankshaft is to transform the up-and-down (reciprocating) motion of the pistons into rotational motion.

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What component is this and where does it live?

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A piston is defined as a cylindrical component that performs reciprocating or linear motion in a pressure-tight tube or cylinder.

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What is it and what does it attach to?

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A connecting rod is the crucial link between your engine’s pistons and crankshaft, transferring the explosive force of combustion into the rotational motion that powers your vehicle.

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What is coated with assembly lube in this image?

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A main bearing is a bearing in a piston engine which holds the crankshaft in place and allows it to rotate within the engine block.