what does it mean to prime an engine?
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some times if you run out of gas in your car ,,you might have to prime the carburator ,,by putting a few drops of gas in the top of the carburator,,then try to start the engine again ,,hope this helps you ,,
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To reduce strain on the electrical system when starting the motor (needs that initial "kick" to get it going and would overload most systems).
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An internal combustion engine perhaps?
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yep.the p/n tells you everything about the part. go to bosch.com to learn more.
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combustion? your question i super vague. the drive shaft applying torque created by the engine to the wheels which turn making the car move? you might want to be more specific. and if you look at wikipedia.org under combustion engine you might find what your looking for
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I have been a mechanic for some time and enjoy tuning on my hot rod, when buying things for performance for new cars(fuel injected and computers) be sure to do your research and never buy from someone who doesn't warranty and give support.
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its how you fix and condition an aircraft. either assembling it for the first time or reparing much needed work for aircraft in use.
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That means HP purely from the engine, no forced induction, etc!!! Naturally aspirated, or N/A.\nIt DOES NOT mean it's a stock car. I can have an insanely tuned car that is still all motor, but has no forced induction, which can come in many forms like air from turbo/super, or nitrous shots... etc. Tho some don't consider nitrous as violating the "all motor" rule.
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The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and most efficient prime-mover in the world today.  The Aioi Works of Japan's Diesel United, Ltd built the first engines and is where some of these pictures were taken. \n     It is available in 6 through 14 cylinder versions, all are inline engines.  These engines were designed primarily for very large container ships.  Ship owners like a single engine/single propeller design and the new generation of larger container ships needed a bigger engine to propel them.\n\n     The cylinder bore is just under 38" and the stroke is just over 98".  Each cylinder displaces 111,143 cubic inches (1820 liters) and produces 7780 horsepower.  Total displacement comes out to 1,556,002 cubic inches (25,480 liters) for the fourteen cylinder version.\n\n     Some facts on the 14 cylinder version: \n Total engine weight: 2300 tons  (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.) \n Length: 89 feet \n Height: 44 feet \n Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm  \n Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm  \n\n     Fuel consumption at maximum power is 0.278 lbs per hp per hour (Brake Specific Fuel Consumption).  Fuel consumption at maximum economy is 0.260 lbs/hp/hour.  At maximum economy the engine exceeds 50% thermal efficiency.  That is, more than 50% of the energy in the fuel in converted to motion.\n     For comparison, most automotive and small aircraft engines have BSFC figures in the 0.40-0.60 lbs/hp/hr range and 25-30% thermal efficiency range.\n\n     Even at it's most efficient power setting, the big 14 consumes 1,660 gallons of heavy fuel oil per hour.
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The engine will seize up
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The reason is better burning of the fuel in four stroke engine.\n\nThe two strokes have a lower compression ratio. The piston  will start its compression at the point where it passes the exhaust and intake ports located halfway travel on the side of the cylinder.\n\nThe four stroke are more efficient due to higher compression ratio. The compression starts from the lowest point of the piston all the way up to the top of the cylinder.
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Pardon my stupidity in Engineering...but there is magnesium in engines?? Huh...I learned something new I guess....
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Yes go to! very good topics to discover about engines http://www.sapiensman.com/topics/topics_3.htm
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Well, generically, you would call it a machine or an engine or a contraption, but if you are talking about a specific function then you'll need to specify more details.
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It's a computer module that monitors and regulates a lot of things in an engine. With input such as revolutions (rpm), oil and water temperature, air density and oxygen levels in the exhaust it determines and regulates things like the firing moment of the spark plug and the amount of fuel to be injected ito the cylinder.\nPlease read the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_Control_Unit
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An engine's capacity is the displacement or swept volume by the pistons of the engine. It is generally measured in litres or cubic inches for larger engines and cubic centimetres (abbreviated to cc's) for smaller engines. Engines with greater capacities are usually more powerful and provide greater torque at lower rpms but also consume more fuel.\n\nApart from designing an engine with more cylinders, there are two ways to increase an engine's capacity. The first is to lengthen the stroke and the second is to increase the piston's diameter (See also: Stroke ratio). In either case, it may be necessary to make further adjustments to the fuel intake of the engine to ensure optimal performance.\n\nAn engine's quoted capacity can be more a matter of marketing than of engineering. The Morris Minor 1000, the Morris 1100, and the Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II all had engines of the same stroke and bore according to their specifications, and were from the same maker. However the engine capacities were quoted as 1000cc, 1100cc and 1098cc respectively in the sales literature and on the vehicle badges.
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Very easy. My 14 year old son can fix any of the above. If you're a teenager, join your local 4H club, and select Small Engine Repair as your project. You will learn step by step, and best part is, it's free.