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Automotive fundamentals
The engine-components - Drive trainstarting & charging systems operation
Ignition system- Suspension systemsbrakes- ABS- Steering systems.
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Parts like Body, Frame, Interiors and Steering are Non Power-Train
components.
Chassis
includes the
engine,
suspension,
steering, brakes,
wheels, tires,
etc.
Automobile Chassis
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Body-on-Chassis/Frame Construction
1.
ENGINE
In order to create mechanical energy, car
engines needs to combust (explode) gasoline
in a closed chamber to push off a mechanical
part (piston) down and up. The up and down
motion of the piston creates a circular motion
in the crankshaft via the connecting rods. This
is more clearly seen in the animated pictures
V Block Engine
below.
4 Strokes
Short Block
ENGINE
Automobile Engine
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Engine Locations
Number of Cylinders
Most car and truck engines have either 4, 6, or 8 cylinders
Some may have 3, 5, 10, 12, or 16 cylinders
Engine power and smoothness are enhanced by using
more cylinders
Cylinder Arrangement
Intake stroke
Compression stroke
Power stroke
Exhaust stroke
BDC(
BDC(=180 )
TDC (
(=0)
Clutch or Torque
converter
An apparatus that disconnects the engine from the transmission in order for
the car to change gears and then enables the gears to resume contact and
turn together at a new speed.
It connects and disconnects
the power generated by the
Engine form the rest of the
transmission.
It can be automatic or
manually operated.
This consists of a Disc and
Pressure Plate or Plates and
also available in a fluid model
which is called Torque
Converter.
Any sort of defect in driving
would first reflect on this part.
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Transmits engine torque to the differential, or from the differential to the drive
wheels.
It carries the power from the
Transmission or the Gearbox to the
Differential.
It is a long tube like structure
made up of hard steel.
It is provided with universal
Joints at one end and the other has
splines to fit it inside the yoke.
If there are multiple shafts in
the vehicle, it can be mounted in
the cross member of the frame and
also can be inserted into the center
bearing and mounted in the
member.
Differential Mechanism
The End
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