Questions tagged [combustion-chamber]
That part of the engine where fuel is burned.
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Is calculating the compression ratio as easy as they say using the formula?
Often in elementary texts the compression ratio is defined as (Vs+Vc)/Vc.
Vs = Swept volume
Vc = Clearance volume
But the calculation becomes difficult when calculating the clearance volume of ...
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What is typically involved to repair a internal combustion engine that has a cylinder misfiring?
I have a vehicle with a cylinder misfiring (according to my OBD-II code reader). I have decided to have a mechanic repair it, as I have never performed a similar motor vehicle repair.
Note that the ...
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My Two Wheeler scooter - Powers OFF Intermittently while driving
I am using a two wheeler (Petrol/Gasoline vehicle).
I haven't driven the vehicle for like 30-40 days.
Today I had a trouble turning ON the vehicle.
After some tries, I managed to turn it ON ...
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Simple Question: During combustion stsgep do the piston go up all the way?
Does the piston reach the max height the piston can go without fuel or oxygen I would think it can't because the oxygen molecule being squeezed in the middle. I'd say it almost fully go up but not ...
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Should I do combustion gas test in radiator or reservoir neck?
I bought this cooling system combustion leak tester. I have a few questions regarding its usage:
While the instructions say take off the radiator cap and insert tester, it appears that at least some ...
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What material are combustion chambers made out of?
What is the standard material a combustion chamber is made out of on a standard L4 engine today?
I want to build a new engine from scratch to test both my engineering and mechanical skills but ...
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