Explain the terms ( Kinetic energy) Conduction,convection and radiation? Conduction is heat energy moving through a solid e.g. steel. Convection is the cycle ov heat through a liquid as the hot liquid rises the cold falls. Radiation is heat being transfered to the air from a hot object e.g. the engine
Indirect cooling? The coolant is in a closed cycle but still uses the raw water to cool the coolant further, this is a effective way of heat control because it works the same way as a car engine on a thermostat which means less corrosion and a faster warm up.
Direct cooling? The direct cooling method is to pump raw water up and through the water jacket then back out with the exhause fumes, this isnt as effective or practicle as indirect because of the corrosion and how long it takes for the engine to heat up - costing you more fuel.
What are the the problems you get with indect and direct cooling? Corrosion is the biggest problem because the raw water is so destructive, maintanance on the indirect cooling can be a mission - depending on how easy it is to get to the heat exchanger. You also have to regularly check the inlet valves because the can get blocked - causing over heating.
What is the puppose of a thermostat? To allow the engine to heat up to optimum running temp before letting the coolant pass through to be kept constant so the engine is always at the right temp.
Pressure cap? The pressure cap is a release valve for when/if the pressure in the radiator becomes to high for the specifications, it is also the way to top up the coolant.
Why is engines fitted with a core plug, and what is the purpose of a core plug? The manufacturors put them in so when they are moulded the can shake out all the core moulding sand. another reason for the core plugs is so if the water in the water jacket freezes it won't crack the block or head it will push out the frost plug instead.
What is the purpose of a heat exchanger? A heat exchanger is the equivelant to a radiator on a car except instead of cooling the coolant with air you cool it with raw water from the ocean which is also cycled to keep cold. It works by raw water circulating through pipes next to the circulating hot coolant the heat is transfered to the raw water leaving the coolant colder.
What is the core of the heat exchanger made of? Aluminium or copper because they are light weight and dont corrode very easily.
How does the centrifugal circulating water pump work?
How does a raw water pump work?
Why is it important to lubicate the impellor when fitting from new?
When fitting a impellor what should you check before refitting the housing and why?
What is the purpose of a oil cooler and how does it work?
What is the process of a intercooler/aftercooler how does it work?
Why do we have Inhibitors & antifreeze?
How do you test Antifreeze?
What is cavitation corrosion?
What is galvanic corrosion?
Describle the terms
Stray corrosion?
Stress corrosion?
Corrosion Fatigue?
Crevice corrosion?
What is Electrolysis?
How do you prevent corrosion?
Why and what is bonding in the marine industry?
What are sacrifical anode made off?
Where would you place them in the marine industry?
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What is the purpose of a water muffle?
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
2 - STROKES
What is happening below and above the piston?
Explain what is meant, by scavenging when applied to 2 stroke SI engines?
Why must roller and ball race bearings be used on 2 stroke SI engine crankshafts?
Why are rollers caged in crankshaft bearings?
Why must ‘split’ type bearings be used on one piece crankshafts?
Why do we have pins between the piston ring gaps on a 2 stroke?
How does a reed valve work on a two stroke?
How do you check a reed valve?
Explain the term ovality and taper and how are they formed?
How does the piston rings seal in the bore?
What is meant by the terms groove depth, side clearance and end gap on the pistons rings?
Explain the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke engine?
What is meant by each of the following terms:
(a) Mechanical Efficiency(b) Thermal Efficiency(c) Volumetric Efficiency?
List 2 methods of lubricating the internal parts of 2 stroke S.I. engines?
28/06/11
What happens if the piston gap is too big?
What happens if the piston gap is too small?
How does a 2 stroke diesel engine work?
What is happening below and above the piston?
Explain what is meant, by scavenging when applied to 2 stroke SI engines?
Why must roller and ball race bearings be used on 2 stroke SI engine crankshafts?
Why are rollers caged in crankshaft bearings?
Why must ‘split’ type bearings be used on one piece crankshafts?
Why do we have pins between the piston ring gaps on a 2 stroke?
How does a reed valve work on a two stroke?
How do you check a reed valve?
Explain the term ovality and taper and how are they formed?
How does the piston rings seal in the bore?
What is meant by the terms groove depth, side clearance and end gap on the pistons rings?
Explain the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke engine?
What is meant by each of the following terms:
(a) Mechanical Efficiency(b) Thermal Efficiency(c) Volumetric Efficiency?
List 2 methods of lubricating the internal parts of 2 stroke S.I. engines? Premix - with the fuel 250ml oil to 1L petrol. Oil injection, a hose from the oil pump feeds to the space where the venturi meets the reed valve which is then delivered into the boar.
What happens if the piston gap is too big?
What happens if the piston gap is too small?
How does a 2 stroke diesel engine work?
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
DIESEL
Who invented the diesel engine and when? In 1893 by Rudolf Diesel
What fuel pressure would you get from a diesel pump? 15 psi - 18 psi in the new engines
How does the diesel pump work and why do we need to time the pump? The pump has to be timed so it delivers fuel at the right time and not for example when the piston is a BDC. The pump runs straight off the crank shaft so as the motor is running more slowly it pumps less fuel and when it is pushed to go faster the pump pumps more fuel to the engine.
How do you time the pump and with what equipment would you use? To time the pump you start by taking of the cam belt then lining up the notches in the sprockets with the marks on the block, once this is gone put the belt back on making sure the marks are still lined up. Now use the DTI gauge to set the motor to specifications. (sometimes you have to take off the pump to get the cam belt off).
What is the purpose of a glow plugs and how do you test the circuit? Glow plugs heat the air so it is hotter than the outside temperature, at this point it has also expanded because of the heat which would make the diesel ignite more effectively as a result of a more compression. You can test the each plug by measuring the resistance there is through each glow plug using a multimeter (if it reads approximately less than 5 ohms the plug is not defective). You can also test it straight from the battery (using jumper leads) if it works the plug will glow like a hot element.
Why do we need an lift pump on diesel engine? to supply/feed the diesel pump with fuel so there is no unnecessary stress on the diesel pump to pull and push fuel.
Why do we need a electronic fuel shut of valve? So that in a emergency there is a much lower chance of an explosion because there is no fuel traveling near exposed sparks etc
What is the knock sensor for and where is it situated? The knock sensor works by simply retarding the timing until the detonation stops. There is a significant decrease in power as it retards it also saves the engine from detonation which will break pistons and burn up head gaskets, The knock sensor is usually on high compression engines e.g. turbo's, performance cars and diesels an is located on the bloch of all cars.
How does the diesel injectors work? The fuel is delivered to the injector at a low pressure (5 -10 psi) by the diesel pump, once there it is pressurised to 2000 - 6000 psi, once the pressure is high enough it sprays into the compression chamber. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgbuE1FT5Ks
Why do you need to bleed a diesel engine after replacing a fuel filter or removing the pump? Because air pockets might occur making it hard to start and could damage your starter motor.
How do you bleed the system? Pump the big primer button before you unscrew the metal fuel lines just a little bit so that the fuel can escape. Turn the engine over but don't start it until you see fuel spray from the base of the lines where the are screwed down.
How does a turbo work? A turbo runs straight from the exhaust which spins
Why do we need a turbo fitted to a diesel engine? Mainly to improve peformance because diesels are such torquie engines you wouldn't get much speed at high revs, more fuel and air adds alot more speed.
What is a supercharger? This is pretty much a air compressor because more fuel and more air = more power they are belt, chain or gear driven so power to the wheels from the throttle is instant.
Whats the difference between a turbo and supercharger? A super charger uses belt or chain driven pulleys to force more air and fuel into the combustion chamber, it also takes horsepower to make horsepower so there is no lag. A turbo charger takes pressure from the exhaust to spin a turbine which compresses and forces more air into the engine. Because a turbo runs off the exhaust is doesn't use any horsepower from the engine to make more, the only down side to a turbo is the lag as it winds up.
Why do we need a after- cooler or inter-cooler fitted to a diesel engine? The air coming from the exhaust is hot so it is ppushed through an intercooler which cools the temp, the turbo then force feeds the engine with more air. Because the air is cold is is more dense so even more oxygen is therefore in the bore getting compressed.
What the difference between in a direct-injection ( DI,) an indirect-injection ( IDI)? D.I has the injector spraying "directly" into the bore so it can be compressed by the piston at TDC resulting in ignition. I.D.I injects the fuel in a mixing/swirl chamber just above the bore with the glow plug which is then compressed.
What is the purpose of an governor? There are hydrolically, pneumatic and mechanical governors all of them do the same job which is to control the engines idol speed and top speed.
What is the difference between a diesel and a common rail diesel? A diesel engine is mechanically timed and has much less pressure in the fuel rail, a common rail diesel engine has very high pressure through the fuel rail and everything is electronically controlled and monitored making it more efficient and more powerful.
http://www.freeengineinfo.com/knock-sensor.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5183612_test-glow-plugs.html
www.wikipedia.com
Perrin Robinson
Ricardo Macedo
What fuel pressure would you get from a diesel pump? 15 psi - 18 psi in the new engines
How does the diesel pump work and why do we need to time the pump? The pump has to be timed so it delivers fuel at the right time and not for example when the piston is a BDC. The pump runs straight off the crank shaft so as the motor is running more slowly it pumps less fuel and when it is pushed to go faster the pump pumps more fuel to the engine.
How do you time the pump and with what equipment would you use? To time the pump you start by taking of the cam belt then lining up the notches in the sprockets with the marks on the block, once this is gone put the belt back on making sure the marks are still lined up. Now use the DTI gauge to set the motor to specifications. (sometimes you have to take off the pump to get the cam belt off).
What is the purpose of a glow plugs and how do you test the circuit? Glow plugs heat the air so it is hotter than the outside temperature, at this point it has also expanded because of the heat which would make the diesel ignite more effectively as a result of a more compression. You can test the each plug by measuring the resistance there is through each glow plug using a multimeter (if it reads approximately less than 5 ohms the plug is not defective). You can also test it straight from the battery (using jumper leads) if it works the plug will glow like a hot element.
Why do we need an lift pump on diesel engine? to supply/feed the diesel pump with fuel so there is no unnecessary stress on the diesel pump to pull and push fuel.
Why do we need a electronic fuel shut of valve? So that in a emergency there is a much lower chance of an explosion because there is no fuel traveling near exposed sparks etc
What is the knock sensor for and where is it situated? The knock sensor works by simply retarding the timing until the detonation stops. There is a significant decrease in power as it retards it also saves the engine from detonation which will break pistons and burn up head gaskets, The knock sensor is usually on high compression engines e.g. turbo's, performance cars and diesels an is located on the bloch of all cars.
How does the diesel injectors work? The fuel is delivered to the injector at a low pressure (5 -10 psi) by the diesel pump, once there it is pressurised to 2000 - 6000 psi, once the pressure is high enough it sprays into the compression chamber. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgbuE1FT5Ks
Why do you need to bleed a diesel engine after replacing a fuel filter or removing the pump? Because air pockets might occur making it hard to start and could damage your starter motor.
How do you bleed the system? Pump the big primer button before you unscrew the metal fuel lines just a little bit so that the fuel can escape. Turn the engine over but don't start it until you see fuel spray from the base of the lines where the are screwed down.
How does a turbo work? A turbo runs straight from the exhaust which spins
Why do we need a turbo fitted to a diesel engine? Mainly to improve peformance because diesels are such torquie engines you wouldn't get much speed at high revs, more fuel and air adds alot more speed.
What is a supercharger? This is pretty much a air compressor because more fuel and more air = more power they are belt, chain or gear driven so power to the wheels from the throttle is instant.
Whats the difference between a turbo and supercharger? A super charger uses belt or chain driven pulleys to force more air and fuel into the combustion chamber, it also takes horsepower to make horsepower so there is no lag. A turbo charger takes pressure from the exhaust to spin a turbine which compresses and forces more air into the engine. Because a turbo runs off the exhaust is doesn't use any horsepower from the engine to make more, the only down side to a turbo is the lag as it winds up.
Why do we need a after- cooler or inter-cooler fitted to a diesel engine? The air coming from the exhaust is hot so it is ppushed through an intercooler which cools the temp, the turbo then force feeds the engine with more air. Because the air is cold is is more dense so even more oxygen is therefore in the bore getting compressed.
What the difference between in a direct-injection ( DI,) an indirect-injection ( IDI)? D.I has the injector spraying "directly" into the bore so it can be compressed by the piston at TDC resulting in ignition. I.D.I injects the fuel in a mixing/swirl chamber just above the bore with the glow plug which is then compressed.
What is the purpose of an governor? There are hydrolically, pneumatic and mechanical governors all of them do the same job which is to control the engines idol speed and top speed.
What is the difference between a diesel and a common rail diesel? A diesel engine is mechanically timed and has much less pressure in the fuel rail, a common rail diesel engine has very high pressure through the fuel rail and everything is electronically controlled and monitored making it more efficient and more powerful.
http://www.freeengineinfo.com/knock-sensor.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5183612_test-glow-plugs.html
www.wikipedia.com
Perrin Robinson
Ricardo Macedo
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
FUEL INJECTION
ECU- Electronic control unit? The ECU is like the brain of the engine it sends and receives messages of what the motor is doing, it controls and monitors the rest of the minor sensors, changing things like air flow and fuel mixtures to make the engine run to the ideal specifications.
Mass air flow sensor? It monitors how much air is entering the system then sends the message to the ECU so the amount of fuel to air mixture is right
Air Temp sensor? This is a very important sensor in the (car) because depending on the density/temp of the air the amount of fuel has to be changed because otherwise the fuel mix might be to lean or to rich - Hot, light air, less fuel needed. Cold, dense air, more fuel needed. If the motor is running wrong mixtures you might end up fouling the spark plug, consuming to much petrol or have a lack in power.
TPS throttle position sensor? This is located on the butterfly shaft and sends the ECU info about the position so it can monitor how much fuel to be injected etc
Throttle body? To control the amount of air taken into the engine.
Temp sensor? Tells us when the engine is cold and hot
fuel rail? The fuel rail is mounted next to the injectors and its purpose is to deliver equally pressurised fuel to the injectors.
Fuel pressure regulator? Is to maintain a constant fuel pressure above the intake manifold pressure.
Injectors? Injectors spray a mist of fuel into the cylinder
Idle air control? The idle air control is to change the engine idle RPM by opening and closing an air bypass channel inside the throttle body.
O2 sensor ( lambda sensor)? Measures the amount of oxygen is being used in the engine, which the determines if the engine runs lean or rich.
Map sensor? The map sensor reads the manifolds constant and instant pressure so it can determine the air density which is then sent to the ECU.
Plenum chamber? The plenum chamber is to equalise pressure entering the motor for more even distribution. A plenum chamber can also work as a silencer device.
Camshaft & Crankshaft sensor? These sensors tell the ECU where the shaft is in its rotation, this then determines when the fuel is delivered and when the spark is set.
Who invented fuel injection and when? The inventor of fuel injection was Herbert Akroyd Stuart in 1885.
Explain how an single and multi injection system works? Single - is a petrol injection point where the fuel and air is mixed by one centraly positioned injector. the injector is mounted on the throttle body and injects the fuel on top of the throttle to be sucked into the boar.
Multi - Uses one injector for each piston. the injectors are mounted on the intake manifold and inject the fuel into the top of the boar.
What does EFI stand for? Electric fuel injection
REFERENCES
http://ricardodemacedoengineer.blogspot.com/
www.wikipedia.com
Mass air flow sensor? It monitors how much air is entering the system then sends the message to the ECU so the amount of fuel to air mixture is right
Air Temp sensor? This is a very important sensor in the (car) because depending on the density/temp of the air the amount of fuel has to be changed because otherwise the fuel mix might be to lean or to rich - Hot, light air, less fuel needed. Cold, dense air, more fuel needed. If the motor is running wrong mixtures you might end up fouling the spark plug, consuming to much petrol or have a lack in power.
TPS throttle position sensor? This is located on the butterfly shaft and sends the ECU info about the position so it can monitor how much fuel to be injected etc
Throttle body? To control the amount of air taken into the engine.
Temp sensor? Tells us when the engine is cold and hot
fuel rail? The fuel rail is mounted next to the injectors and its purpose is to deliver equally pressurised fuel to the injectors.
Fuel pressure regulator? Is to maintain a constant fuel pressure above the intake manifold pressure.
Injectors? Injectors spray a mist of fuel into the cylinder
Idle air control? The idle air control is to change the engine idle RPM by opening and closing an air bypass channel inside the throttle body.
O2 sensor ( lambda sensor)? Measures the amount of oxygen is being used in the engine, which the determines if the engine runs lean or rich.
Map sensor? The map sensor reads the manifolds constant and instant pressure so it can determine the air density which is then sent to the ECU.
Plenum chamber? The plenum chamber is to equalise pressure entering the motor for more even distribution. A plenum chamber can also work as a silencer device.
Camshaft & Crankshaft sensor? These sensors tell the ECU where the shaft is in its rotation, this then determines when the fuel is delivered and when the spark is set.
Who invented fuel injection and when? The inventor of fuel injection was Herbert Akroyd Stuart in 1885.
Explain how an single and multi injection system works? Single - is a petrol injection point where the fuel and air is mixed by one centraly positioned injector. the injector is mounted on the throttle body and injects the fuel on top of the throttle to be sucked into the boar.
Multi - Uses one injector for each piston. the injectors are mounted on the intake manifold and inject the fuel into the top of the boar.
What does EFI stand for? Electric fuel injection
REFERENCES
http://ricardodemacedoengineer.blogspot.com/
www.wikipedia.com
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
CARBURETTORS
How does the carb work marine four and two stroke? The 2-stroke Carbureta works the same way as a 4-stroke carb does. There are fuel lines feeding into a float bowl, almost like a fuel resivoir
and the float valve inside the bowl controls how much fuel enters the bowl. Then the fuel enters a jet and that jet sprays the fuel into a venturi which bottlenecks to add pressure which mixes the air and fuel together. Above the jet is the air intake, where the choke is. When the choke is closed it cuts off most of the air flow which increases suction, making the fuel mixter rich. (more gas than air)
Next air/fuel mixture hits the throttle plate, which when opened, the plate is vertical, letting in the most air/fuel mix it can, and almost closed because if fully closed the engine wouldn't idle. After that the muxture goes down the carb throat and into the combustionchamber.
Indentifly the components in a carb?
What are the holes in the emulsion tube for and how does it work? It mixes air from the air corrector jet with fuel from the main jet, and controls the mixture from the discharge nozzle at all engine speeds.
How does the manual choke and automatic choke work? The manual choke is opperated from inside the car, and is controlled by a flexible steel cable that moves the choke butterfly so you can start your car.
The automatic choke works by a thermostatic coil spring wheere tha butterfly shaft is and which exerts pressure to hold the choke valve closed, than the heat is applied o the coil after the engine is started it causes the coil to expand allowing the choke to open
What is the purpose of the float in the carb? The float in a carb controls the "float needle valve" wich monotors the amount ov fuel allowed to pass into the ventura, it is a simple design of a male/female type of valve as the fuel level in the float chamber rises and falls it opens and closes the needle valve.
What is the purpose and how does mechanical lift pump work? These pumps are usually bolted onto the engine block or head, because the engine's camshaft has an extra lobe that pushes a lever on the pump which is on a spring so the diaphragm moves both ways on one lever. On the down stroke to BDC the pump sucks in doing so the fuel inside the pump chamber increased, causing fuel to be drawn into the pump from the tank. The return motion of the diaphragm to TDC is accomplished by a diaphragm spring in the pump itself, during which the fuel in the pump chamber is squeezed through the outlet port and into the carburetor. The pressure at which the fuel is expelled from the pump is limited and regulated by the force applied by the diaphragm spring.
How does a vacuum fuel pump work on a two stroke engine? The carb doesnt have enough grunt to suck fuel all the way from the tank to the engine bt itself so there is a vacuum pump before tha carb in the "circuit" this pump works by a diaphragm which moves/works according to the piston stroke and atpospheric pressure, there are two 1way valves in the pump which ensures that the fuel lines don't get air pockets and the pump doesn't have to work as hard to deliver fuel.
What pressures would you get from these types of pump? around 2 - 5 psi
What the difference between petrol and diesel? diesel is c.i which we now know is compression to heat the fuelup enough that it ignites and forces the piston down.
Petrol is s.i and which is spark ignition, the vapour from the petrol is fighly flamable so a little spark would cause ignition easily.
How does the fuel shut off solenoid work? An electric current is pushed through a copper coil causing a magnetic field and therefor controlling the fuel supply when the car is off.
What is the four stroke cycle? Intake : exaust closed, intake valve open - B.D.C
Compression : exhaust and intake closed - piston on the way back up
Power : sparks at T.D.C
Exhaust : is pushed back to B.D.C then trvells back up pushing the fumes through the exhaust outlet.
What does S.I mean? Spark ignition
What does C.I mean? Compression ignition
When dismantling a carb what precaution should you take? do not turn it upside down because the small springs and valves will change position/alinement.
How does a bimetallic spring work in a automatic choke work? A bimetallic spring that helps with cold starting.when the engine is cold the sping holds the butterfly valve closed, as the engin heats up it slowly opens the valve producing a progressivly leaner fuel mixture. At the same time the high idle gradulay drops back to normal, when the engin is warm the butterfly valve will be fully open, ( standing up) producing the right mixture of air and fuel for the warm engine.
What is the purpose of the venturi and how does it work? it works on the same principles as a aeroplane wing - so it bottlenecks to make the air flow faster and the fule an air to mix more effectively
Explain how a fuel cut off solenoid is checked and why is it fitted? There are 2 wires on the back of the solenoid, you can pull them out and touch them together and listen for a click,if it doesn't it is not working, they are fitted to stop a fire if you crash etc
An engine lacks power. What is likely to cause this problem? it could be a number of things from the float, jets, fuel pump, injectors and manifold and exhaust leaks.
How do you adjust the float in a carburetor? look up the correct spacing it needs and use your feeler guage to set the gap accuratly
What is the purpose of a power valve? The purpose of the power valve is to turn on at a pre set vacuum level so it en-richens the fuel mixture with more fuel before the main jets are fully at work.
What are some of the causes of high fuel consumption? It could be because the carb is flooding, float level is to high, throttle is not set correctly, idle skrew not set properly or cracked fuel lines, to name a few
How is the the idle and mixture screw adjusted? Idle skrew, skrew it all the way in, then 1.5 turns backed off. Mixture skrew all the way in then 2 turns backed off.
When refitting a three mutiple carburettor what should be done after installing them?Check that all the butterflys open the right way with the levers, linkages and choke.
and the float valve inside the bowl controls how much fuel enters the bowl. Then the fuel enters a jet and that jet sprays the fuel into a venturi which bottlenecks to add pressure which mixes the air and fuel together. Above the jet is the air intake, where the choke is. When the choke is closed it cuts off most of the air flow which increases suction, making the fuel mixter rich. (more gas than air)
Next air/fuel mixture hits the throttle plate, which when opened, the plate is vertical, letting in the most air/fuel mix it can, and almost closed because if fully closed the engine wouldn't idle. After that the muxture goes down the carb throat and into the combustionchamber.
Indentifly the components in a carb?
What are the holes in the emulsion tube for and how does it work? It mixes air from the air corrector jet with fuel from the main jet, and controls the mixture from the discharge nozzle at all engine speeds.
How does the manual choke and automatic choke work? The manual choke is opperated from inside the car, and is controlled by a flexible steel cable that moves the choke butterfly so you can start your car.
The automatic choke works by a thermostatic coil spring wheere tha butterfly shaft is and which exerts pressure to hold the choke valve closed, than the heat is applied o the coil after the engine is started it causes the coil to expand allowing the choke to open
What is the purpose of the float in the carb? The float in a carb controls the "float needle valve" wich monotors the amount ov fuel allowed to pass into the ventura, it is a simple design of a male/female type of valve as the fuel level in the float chamber rises and falls it opens and closes the needle valve.
What is the purpose and how does mechanical lift pump work? These pumps are usually bolted onto the engine block or head, because the engine's camshaft has an extra lobe that pushes a lever on the pump which is on a spring so the diaphragm moves both ways on one lever. On the down stroke to BDC the pump sucks in doing so the fuel inside the pump chamber increased, causing fuel to be drawn into the pump from the tank. The return motion of the diaphragm to TDC is accomplished by a diaphragm spring in the pump itself, during which the fuel in the pump chamber is squeezed through the outlet port and into the carburetor. The pressure at which the fuel is expelled from the pump is limited and regulated by the force applied by the diaphragm spring.
How does a vacuum fuel pump work on a two stroke engine? The carb doesnt have enough grunt to suck fuel all the way from the tank to the engine bt itself so there is a vacuum pump before tha carb in the "circuit" this pump works by a diaphragm which moves/works according to the piston stroke and atpospheric pressure, there are two 1way valves in the pump which ensures that the fuel lines don't get air pockets and the pump doesn't have to work as hard to deliver fuel.
What pressures would you get from these types of pump? around 2 - 5 psi
What the difference between petrol and diesel? diesel is c.i which we now know is compression to heat the fuelup enough that it ignites and forces the piston down.
Petrol is s.i and which is spark ignition, the vapour from the petrol is fighly flamable so a little spark would cause ignition easily.
How does the fuel shut off solenoid work? An electric current is pushed through a copper coil causing a magnetic field and therefor controlling the fuel supply when the car is off.
What is the four stroke cycle? Intake : exaust closed, intake valve open - B.D.C
Compression : exhaust and intake closed - piston on the way back up
Power : sparks at T.D.C
Exhaust : is pushed back to B.D.C then trvells back up pushing the fumes through the exhaust outlet.
What does S.I mean? Spark ignition
What does C.I mean? Compression ignition
When dismantling a carb what precaution should you take? do not turn it upside down because the small springs and valves will change position/alinement.
How does a bimetallic spring work in a automatic choke work? A bimetallic spring that helps with cold starting.when the engine is cold the sping holds the butterfly valve closed, as the engin heats up it slowly opens the valve producing a progressivly leaner fuel mixture. At the same time the high idle gradulay drops back to normal, when the engin is warm the butterfly valve will be fully open, ( standing up) producing the right mixture of air and fuel for the warm engine.
What is the purpose of the venturi and how does it work? it works on the same principles as a aeroplane wing - so it bottlenecks to make the air flow faster and the fule an air to mix more effectively
Explain how a fuel cut off solenoid is checked and why is it fitted? There are 2 wires on the back of the solenoid, you can pull them out and touch them together and listen for a click,if it doesn't it is not working, they are fitted to stop a fire if you crash etc
An engine lacks power. What is likely to cause this problem? it could be a number of things from the float, jets, fuel pump, injectors and manifold and exhaust leaks.
How do you adjust the float in a carburetor? look up the correct spacing it needs and use your feeler guage to set the gap accuratly
What is the purpose of a power valve? The purpose of the power valve is to turn on at a pre set vacuum level so it en-richens the fuel mixture with more fuel before the main jets are fully at work.
What are some of the causes of high fuel consumption? It could be because the carb is flooding, float level is to high, throttle is not set correctly, idle skrew not set properly or cracked fuel lines, to name a few
How is the the idle and mixture screw adjusted? Idle skrew, skrew it all the way in, then 1.5 turns backed off. Mixture skrew all the way in then 2 turns backed off.
When refitting a three mutiple carburettor what should be done after installing them?Check that all the butterflys open the right way with the levers, linkages and choke.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
TRAILERS # 2
HYDROLIC BRAKES
The hydrolic system for braking is used for drum brakes and disk brakes, disk brakes are more efficient because they don't hold sea water like drum brakes.
CABLE BRAKES
Another method of braking is cable braking - this works by the same medthod as a hand brake on your car. it is not as efficient as the hydrolic system becuase the brakes can only be used when the trailer is stationary or un-hitched.
Both types of brakes are available in drum and disk brakes, disk brakes are more expencive but are more effective and don,t need as much up-keep.
WHEELS & TIRES
WINCHES
LIGHTS
The hydrolic system for braking is used for drum brakes and disk brakes, disk brakes are more efficient because they don't hold sea water like drum brakes.
CABLE BRAKES
Another method of braking is cable braking - this works by the same medthod as a hand brake on your car. it is not as efficient as the hydrolic system becuase the brakes can only be used when the trailer is stationary or un-hitched.
Both types of brakes are available in drum and disk brakes, disk brakes are more expencive but are more effective and don,t need as much up-keep.
WHEELS & TIRES
- Dont ever be tempted to put car tires on a trailer this is because trailer tires hav much stonger side walls than ordanary car tires this is because - trailers have to suport more weight, under constant threat of damage whilst driving e.g. being kerbed etc, and sunlight/heat starts to perrish the rubber.
- On the sidewalls of trailer tires informs you that: the max load limits for the tires are ####. If there are two tires rated for 250kgs each, then the total weight on the trailer and the boat and gear--should be no more than 500 kgs for example.
- When possible keep tires out of the sun e.g. in a garage or storage unit.
- Most new trailers usually have bearing protectors. These are metal caps with springs that hold grease under pressure which stops water entering and corroding the bearing. If your trailer doesn’t have protectors, they can be be added to the hub. They are easy to fit to the hub and aren't verry expensive.
- There are a range of different hubs for trailers all with multipul stud patterns and sizes, so keep in mind that when/if you are buying a new wheel to pick out the right size for the hub.
- On boat trailers the hubs are galvanised and hardened, if you are building a boat trailer make sure you get the hubs galvanised to avoid replacing them so soon as a result of rust.
- The most common type of coupling is the simple ball and socket, found on most cars, there are diferent types of couplings though according to the size of the boat and trailer e.g.hydrolicaly (serge) braking coupling, cable braking coupling or basic non braked style. You can also get couplings that have a head that swivels which allows you to attach the trailer from an angle.
- If you have a bigger boat that needs to be towed by a bigger vehicle e.g. a truck you would have a different coupling on the trailer (these however are not so common).
WINCHES
- Generaly your winch should be rated to pull at least half the combined weight of your boat, motor and gear. Every so often you should check your winch for loose mounting bolts and parts within the winch housing.
- If you use an electric winch (usualy only on flash or big boats to big to winch up manualy), check that the power cord is in good condition and that there is no corrosion on the wire because you might over heat the winch if the current isn't making it to the winch cleanly (not 100%). Make sure your winch line doesn't rub up against anything while loading/unloading the boat. Check the line frequently for wear or fraying (the line could be a steel cable or a thick strop). Even a small amount of fraying or wear can significantly reduce the strenght of the cable/strop.
- L.E.D - efficient when it comes to power but power is not important when the car is running.
- Normal light bulbs are just as bright as L.E.Ds (plural)
- The casings of the lights need to be water proof or removable.
- Do not submerse the plug next to the coupling
- The best wire to use is strannded copper wire because it is flexable and break resistant.
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- You can't travel more than 90km/h when towing trailers or other vehicles on the open road. You can only travel at this speed if you have a rigid connection between the vehicles.
- If you have a non-rigid connection between the vehicles (like a rope) you cannot exceed 50km/h on any road.
- Don't tow a trailer or another vehicle at the maximum speed unless you're sure you can do so comfortably and safely.
- Leave at least a four-second gap between you and the vehicle ahead - even more in bad weather. The extra weight you're towing can dramatically affect your ability to slow down and stop.
Leave at least a four-second gap between you and the vehicle ahead- Slow down before curves and avoid braking suddenly - especially on gravel or greasy roads. Use a lower gear when travelling downhill.
- Don't overload your trailer as this will affect its stability and control at any speed.
LINKS I USED
- http://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/your/motorhomes.html
- http://www.pickyguide.com/sports_and_recreation/boat_trailers_guide.html
- http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/reviewpages/boatusf/project/info3c.htm
- http://www.ehow.com/list_7486041_boat-trailer-specifications.html
- http://www.synthx.com/articles/trailer-versatility.html
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TRAILERS
TRAILER MATERIALS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION METAL
TYPES OF TRAILERS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS & RULES
Overall leaf spring suspensinion is more practicle all round and better for boat trailers because the boat wil be on rollers or guidepaths the height of the bed is not a big factor.
WEIGHT LIMITS FOR BOAT TRAILERS
If the load on the trailer adds up tomore than 2000 kgs it has to have a braking system, this mostly applys to single axle trailers because dual axle trailers usually have a breaking system anyway.
BRAKES
Most trailer braking systems are either cable or hydrolicly opperated.
HYDROLIC - Also know as serge braking system, this in my oppinion is the most effective and economical form of trailer braking because it significantly reduces the wear and tear on the axles and wheels, this is because the brakes are being used even whilst driving (only when slowing down).
- Galvanized steel - trailers have galvanized steel skeletons. This type of framing is the most solid way of making boat trailers. They also offer the best protection in the brake lines and the wiring systems (if the steel is enclosed e.g. box section or tubing).
- Aluminium - trailers are made of high quality aluminium alloy so are therefore very light compared to the other option of steel. Aluminium trailers are strong, but they don’t have the durability of a steel trailer. Aluminium however wouldn’t rust as much as steel. You can also galvanise aluminium for added rust protection.
- Steel – trailers have the same structural qualities as the galvanised steel trailers apart from the corrosion
- Alot of manufacturers give the customer a choice of galvanized steel or painted steel trailers. The painted trailers are ideal for freshwater but are vulnerable to rust in saltwater, Galvanized trailers cost more, but it means less maintenance, especially if they will be reversed into saltwater.
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION METAL
- The best type of steel to use on a boat trailer would be an enclosed type of shape e.g. tube or box section, this is because you can run your light wires etc. inside the steel so it is protected from impact from all sides, weather (sun perishing cables) and salt water if the trailer is built with drainage holes at the lowest points. It is important however that even with an enclosed cable space and drainage holes that the wiresneed to be properly insulated.
- If you decide to build a trailerusing I-beam or C-channel Iwould recommend using steel then spending that littlebit extra to get it galvanised. This is because an aluminium alloy trailer built out of I-beam or C-channel is not strong enough.
TYPES OF TRAILERS
- Single axle - trailers with a single axle are much easier to manoeuvre by tow vehicle or by person, the downside to a single axle boat trailer is that at high speed there is more chance of it fish tailing from behind the car than a tandem axle trailer, it is also more important for a boat to be in the right position over the apex on a single axle trailer compared to a double because there is more support on 4 wheels rather than 2.
- Roll-on trailers, also known as Roller style trailers, uses rubber and or polyurethane rollers for ease of launching and loading the boat without submersing the trailer very far in the water.
- Glidepath trailers, also known as a Float-on style trailers allow the boat to float onto the trailer. This is made possible because the trailer gets driven so it as submerged to about 3/4 of the trailer is under water.
- Pros - The roller trailer - you don’t have to drive the boat so far into the water to get the boat onto the trailer, and the rollers them selves make the winches job much easier. The guidepath trailer means that there is hardly any effort to get the boat onto the trailer because the water has all the weight.
- Cons – roller - saltwater eats away at the bearings on the rollers which causes the rollers to seize and the winch therefore is put under more strain because it is having to drag the boat over the rollers.
- Guidepath - because the trailer is being almost fully submerged in the salt water there is more chance it would rust.
- When choosing the trailer you have to take into account where you will be launching the boat e.g. is there a drop off at the end of the boat ramp, if so the roller trailer is the better choice because you don't have to drive it into the water so far.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS & RULES
- If you own a boat you can tow a trailer that can be 2.5m wide, up to 4.25m high when the boat is sitting on the trailer, and 11.5m long, assuming that the car plus the boat doesn't exceed 20m which is the limit.
- When you load your trailer the I deal position is to have the weight is so about 10% of the weight is taken on the tow ball and the rest supported and distributed over the single/tandem axles of the trailer. If there is to much weight on the tow ball the trailer coupling will not be parallel to the ground therefore the car will be hard to steer (and good luck pulling your boat up a steep launch ramp if the car is front wheel drive). If the load is to far to the back of the trailer it will have the tendency to fish tail around at certain speeds.
- Another thing to consider is what gear you have in the boat, “is it heavy” if so where is the weight adding to the load.
- The tongue of the trailer is also very important – the A-frame design has the coupling of the trailer where the apex of the frame meets.
- The draw bar style has a strut running through the apex of the A - frame which extends out futher and is attached to the towbar by a coupling.
SUSPENSION TYPES
Leaf springs single axle- Advantages : This is the most common type of suspension and probably the most used for boat trailers. They minimize stress on the frame because it distributes the load over 4 equal points on the frame. They are easy to set-up so the axle position is correct according to the main frame of the trailer. They are attached with through bolts for simple constraints of the system, and the back shackle is a simple, dynamically stable method of taking up spring deflection.
- Disadvantages : include size, weight, and package constraints (they can take a lot of room under the trailer and limit how low the bed can be made.
- Advantages : Mostly the same as above, but for multiple axles, these springs distribute a simple load fairly well to 8 points on the frame instead of 4. These can be made to load share quite well with a rocker link (usually included).
- Disadvantages : Like above on the single axle, these take a lot of space and make limitations on trailer bed height. Different variations exist, but typically for load sharing the rear axle is not as well constrained as the front, so these tend to be somewhat less stable than the simple single axle.
Overall leaf spring suspensinion is more practicle all round and better for boat trailers because the boat wil be on rollers or guidepaths the height of the bed is not a big factor.
WEIGHT LIMITS FOR BOAT TRAILERS
If the load on the trailer adds up tomore than 2000 kgs it has to have a braking system, this mostly applys to single axle trailers because dual axle trailers usually have a breaking system anyway.
| Trailer Weight Estimates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This chart relates to single axle trailers only | ||||
| Trailer Capacity | No. Axles | Trailer Length | Trailer Width | Weight |
| 1000 lbs. | 1 | 15'4" | 62" | 295 lbs. |
| 1500 lbs. | 1 | 15'4" | 62" | 305 lbs. |
| 2000 lbs. | 1 | 17'2" | 88" | 492 lbs. |
| 2450 lbs. | 1 | 18'2" | 96" | 522 lbs. |
| 2999 lbs. | 1 | 18'2" | 96" | 625 lbs. |
| 3500 lbs. | 1 | 19'8" | 96" | 677 lbs. |
| 5000 lbs. | 1 | 20'8" | 96" | 933 lbs. |
| 7000 lbs. | 1 | 27'9" | 96" | 1512 lbs. |
BRAKES
Most trailer braking systems are either cable or hydrolicly opperated.
HYDROLIC - Also know as serge braking system, this in my oppinion is the most effective and economical form of trailer braking because it significantly reduces the wear and tear on the axles and wheels, this is because the brakes are being used even whilst driving (only when slowing down).
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