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The main bits and pieces that make up the piston engineThe main bits and pieces that make up the piston engine
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A
B
Hand force in direction ‘A’ gives rotational
force on nut
Leg force in direction ‘B’ gives rotational
force on pedal/crank propels bicycle along
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Cylinder
Piston
Connecting Rod
Crank Shaft
‘Big-end’
Gudgeon Pin Main
Bearings
Offset Bearing
Counter Balance Weight
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Crankshaft
Rear
Front
Flywheel attachment
flange
Timing Belt and Water Pump
driving pulley location
Main Bearings
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Sump (Oil Tank)
‘Rocker Box’ Cover
Cylinder Block
Flywheel
Valve Gear
Crankshaft and Pistons
Exploded View of the Engine
Cylinder Head Assembly
Timing Shaft
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Valve Operation
The Inlet Valve needs to be open to allow fuel/air mixture
in
The Exhaust Valve needs to be open to allow burnt gases
out
Inlet Valve Exhaust Valve
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Rocker
Rocker Shaft
Closing spring
Valve Seat
Push Rod
Cam Shaft
Inlet Valve Closed Inlet Valve Open
Valve Lift
Push Rod Mechanism
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Overhead Cam -No Rocker
Overhead Cam and Rocker Push Rod
Mechanism
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Modern Engines use a toothed rubber belt to drive the cam shafts
Cam Drive Mechanism
Crankshaft and
Pistons
Twin Cam System
Chain Tensioners
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Put it all together
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How does it work?