Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
dual-piston engine — See twin piston engine … Dictionary of automotive terms
Opposed-piston engine — This article is about existing engine designs. For the quite different concept proposed by Frank Stelzer, see Stelzer engine. Fairbanks Morse opposed piston diesel engines on the submarine USS Pampanito An opposed piston engine is a reciprocating … Wikipedia
Opposed piston engine — An opposed piston engine is one in which the cylinders are double ended, with a piston at each end and no cylinder head.ConfigurationsSome variations of the Opposed Piston or OP designs use a single crankshaft like the Doxford ship enginesCite… … Wikipedia
engine — A device for changing fuel energy to mechanical energy. The term applies to the primary source of power generation. In Britain there is a desire to make a clear distinction between engine and motor so that motor refers only to electric power… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Engine balance — is the design, construction and tuning of an engine to run smoothly. Engine balance reduces vibration and other stresses, and may improve the performance, efficiency, cost of ownership and reliability of the engine, as well as reducing the stress … Wikipedia
U-cylinder engine — See twin piston engine … Dictionary of automotive terms
engine — noun 1 part of a vehicle that produces power ADJECTIVE ▪ big, powerful ▪ small ▪ twin engines ▪ a large plane with twin engines … Collocations dictionary
engine type — Over the years of engine development, several types or configurations have been made. All of them relate to the position of the valves and the camshaft (s) that operates them. air cooled engine An engine which is not cooled by antifreeze but by… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Mazda Wankel engine — Mazda Wankel rotary engines Manufacturer Mazda Production 1963 – 2012 Turbocharger 1986 up … Wikipedia
Motorcycle engine — A Honda Super Cub engine. The most popular motorcycle in history, with over 60 million produced … Wikipedia
