Crankshafts
The engine is the very soul of a car. You could have a car with superb bodywork and a great paint job, but the life of a vehicle lies in its engine. The insides of an engine can be pretty complicated to the untrained eye and fixing engine problems could prove to be a daunting task for the unskilled. It is easy to see how confusing the parts of an engine can be, like
radiators, and
camshafts to name a few. The crankshaft is connected to the car's pistons which create the force needed to make a car move.
Types of Crankshafts
There are many different types of crankshafts that are available:
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associated crankshaft.
* The strength of a crankshaft depends primarily on the type of material it is manufactured from. Usually, forged
cast iron crankshafts are not totally unheard of.
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angled counterparts.
* Most times, these come in a complete
crankshaft and bearing kit that is tailored for specific car models.
Functions and Accessories
There are many accompanying accessories that are required to complement the functions of the crankshaft. These are:
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Connecting rods are the main parts of a crankshaft as these translate the reciprocation motion to a rotational movement.
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crankshaft positional sensor determines the position of the crankshaft at each time of operation.
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replacement parts.
* The
crankshaft bearings are what allows rotation of the shafts to occur. These need to be well protected because under wrong loads, the bearings may bend, causing the load to be distributed unevenly.
* A sturdy
crankshaft case is vital to ensure that your crankshaft is well protected from high temperatures and impact.
Besides identifying the basic parts of your car engine, it is equally important to know how to maintain your engine. There are a plethora of ways to do this and they are:
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Oil based lubricants are amongst the most popular.
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Camshafts Seals
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Bearings and Seals Manual Transmission
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Timing Cover Seals
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Pinion Seals
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Automatic Transaxle Seals
