Chapter 1: Engine Operation
Contents
Simple Engine
Four Strike Engine Operation
Cylinder Arrangement
Valve-train
Cylinder Block
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine Classifications
Combustion Chamber Designs
Direction of Crankshaft Rotation
Firing Order
Engine Cooling
Spark and Compression Ignition
Putting It All Together
High-Performance Engine Trivia
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, I should be able to
*Explain the principles of internal combustion engine operation.
* Identify internal combustion engine parts by name.
* Explain various engine classifications and systems.
