Inside the engine are several fascinating parts, which you can see in Figure 7-8. At the top are the cylinder heads. These contain the mechanisms that allow the valves to open and close, letting the ...

Whether you're trying to rebuild, restore, or keep your vehicle in good running order, replacement engine parts are crucial. When looking for a specific component or even a multi-part kit, you have ...

Modern engines are packed with technology, yet the core hardware still follows a simple logic: air and fuel go in, power comes out, and heat must be controlled. When I understand the main components ...

Yamaha is starting to replace some of the plastic components of its engines with lighter, more recyclable ones. And it’s doing so by making them out of wood. It’s called CNF (Cellulose nanofiber resin ...

At the heart of an internal combustion engine lies a series of cylinders, cylindrical chambers that house the fiery combustion process. These cylinders, arranged in various configurations such as ...

Rolls-Royce Plc is downsizing its turbofan engine components manufacturing business as the long-range impact of the COVID-19 pandemic becomes more apparent. Its new strategy further narrows the scope ...

This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

Cars are, in general, a lot more reliable than they used to be. Newer manufacturing processes, better materials, and the advancement of onboard diagnostic technologies have certainly helped. Car ...

The US aerospace industry’s trade group has commenced a study into the durability of rotating turbofan components at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration. The study follows an FAA ...