Monster Essays - The Four-Stroke Cycle of an Engine
The Four-Stroke Cycle of an Engine
What really makes a car go? There are many parts to an engine that
are visible, like an alternator, starter, hoses, wires and a bunch of other
things. But what is in the inside and how does it work? The process is
really just a mixture of parts, moving in sync in a distinct pattern called
the four-stoke cycle.
To understand the components of a four-stroke engine better, a
little background information may be needed. "In a gasoline engine,
exhaust and intake manifolds (tunnels) and valve ports(inlets or outlets)
are needed to supply air and fuel on the intake (first down) stroke of the
cylinders, and to expel bur....
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