Cylinder Block
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The
cylinder block is the largest part of the engine. Its upper section
carries the cylinders and pistons. Normally, the lower section forms the
crankcase, and supports the crankshaft.
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Cylinder Block Construction
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Cylinder
blocks made of aluminum are lighter than cast-iron blocks of the same
size. They usually have cast-iron liners which provide a hard-wearing
surface for pistons and piston rings.
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Engine Blocks & Pistons
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The major engine components include the cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft.
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Cylinder Sleeves
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A
dry sleeve can be cast or pressed into a new block or used to
recondition cylinders. A flanged, dry sleeve has a flange to fit a
recess in the block. A wet sleeve has an outer surface directly exposed
to coolant.
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| Grey Iron |
Grey iron is a cast iron that contains carbon in the form of graphite, plus silicon, manganese and phosphorus. |
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