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Essay Archive - 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) st....
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