Cylinders. The Mercruiser 3.7 L 224 cubic inch engine is an inline 4-cylinder. It uses one cylinder head from the Ford 460 V8 and the same 4.36-inch bore as the 460. Where are Mercury boat motors manufactured? All of the new engines are built at Mercury’s headquarters in Fond duRead More →
Hit-and-miss engines were made by a multitude of engine manufacturers during their peak usage which was from approximately 1910 through the early 1930s when they began to be replaced by more modern designs. What were the first engines used for? 1823: Samuel Brown patented the first internal combustion engine toRead More →
According to U.S. News, Kias have a better score when it comes to performance. It was a close battle, however. Kia earns an 8.1 out of 10 while Hyundai earns an 8.0 out of 10. Is Kia the luxury brand of Hyundai? Does Kia Have a Luxury Badge? Unlike itsRead More →
The General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines built by GE Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ratings from 81,000 to 115,000 lbf (360 to 510 kN). It entered service with British Airways in November 1995. What engines are used on Boeing 777? Three engineRead More →
AGCO POWER has been the trusted diesel engine from generation to generation, for 75 years. We help many of the world’s leading tractor and farm machinery brand deliver extreme performance, even in the toughest conditions. AGCO POWER engines are ready for Stage V. Who makes the engines for Massey FergusonRead More →
Both engines are an excellent choice with many strong qualities, although Kohler tends to have better support service. Alternatively, Kawasaki tends to take the lead on consistent quality over the years. No matter what your reason for needing a new engine, Kawasaki and Kohler are both viable options. Which smallRead More →
Today, there is still one steam locomotive operating on a Class I railroad in the U.S., the Union Pacific 844. For the most part, though, the U.S. and the rest of the world have converted to electric and diesel. Why are steam trains no longer used? The steam locomotives requiredRead More →
So to answer your question, if an engine rebuild is done well, the engine absolutely can last many tens of thousands of miles. And if you really plan to keep the car for 75,000 or 100,000 miles, you should consider finding a good car that you like, and then havingRead More →
The spark-ignition engine (Fig. 20A) is the universal engine for all fuels of low inflammability, especially gasoline (a mixture of several hydrocarbons), but also liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol and ethanol (alcohols), and hydrogen. How does spark ignition engine make spark? Power Stroke At the endRead More →
Diesel engines, unlike gasoline engines, do not use spark plugs to induce combustion. Instead, they rely solely on compression to raise the temperature of the air to a point where the diesel combusts spontaneously when introduced to the hot, high pressure air. … The glow plug solves this. Why doRead More →