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Camshaft Adjustment
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts valve opening times for optimal engine performance
- camshaft
- adjustment
- engine
Steel piping
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system
- piping
- steering
4-2-1 system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust system with a 4-2-1 configuration
- 4-2-1
- system
Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensing System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine
- oil
- pressure
- sensing
Electronic ignition
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of ignition system that uses electronic components to generate the spark
- ignition
- electronic
Downpipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to the rest of the exhaust system
- engine
- exhaust
Front exhaust pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
Camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- camshaft
PS reservoir
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container that holds the power steering fluid
- reservoir
- steering
Engine code
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unique identifier assigned to a specific engine configuration
- engine
- code
Heat shield
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that protects surrounding areas from heat
- heat
- shield
Turnkey
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil
- engine
- turnkey
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
36 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
Viscosity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Engine Number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal
- engine
- identification
Stroker crank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A crankshaft with a longer stroke than standard
- stroker
- crank
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
Circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
Piston
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- engine
- piston
Exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders
- exhaust
- engine
Lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts the valves in an engine.
- engine
- valve
Oil pump housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Casing that contains the oil pump
- engine
- lubrication