windage tray

windage tray
On some high-performance engines, another pan within the oil pan, up near the crankshaft, that insulates the crankshaft from the windage phenomenon, which causes oil, in the form of tiny droplets, to become airborne within the crankcase of an engine running at high rpm. At high rpm, it is possible for as much as two quarts of oil to be airborne within the crankcase. This oil, if it comes in contact with the crankshaft, will cause additional friction and rob horsepower

Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Chrysler Valiant — Manufacturer Chrysler Australia (1962 1980) Mitsubishi Australia (1980 1981) Also called Chrysler Charger (1975 1978) Chrysler Regal (1976 1981) Dodge Utility …   Wikipedia

  • Chrysler LA engine — The LA engines are a family of pushrod OHV 90° V block gasoline engines built by Chrysler Corporation and factory installed in passenger vehicles, trucks and vans, commercial vehicles, marine and industrial applications from 1964 through 2003.… …   Wikipedia

  • Mazda F engine — The F engine family from Mazda is a mid sized straight 4 piston engine with iron block, alloy head and belt driven OHC. Introduced in 1983 as the 1.6L F6, this engine was found in the Mazda B Series truck and Mazda G platform models such as Mazda …   Wikipedia

  • Mercedes-Benz OM603 — Diesel Engine Manufacturer Daimler Benz Production 1986 to 1997 The OM603 engine was a straight 6 Diesel automobile engine from Mercedes Benz used from 1984 through 1999. The 603 saw limited use in the W124, W126 and W140 model vehicles. The 603… …   Wikipedia

  • Chevrolet small-block engine — Chevrolet Small Block V8 engine Manufacturer: General Motors Production: 1955–2003 Successors: GM LT engine, GM LS engine Type: small block V8 265 Produ …   Wikipedia

  • FN Minimi — Infobox Weapon name=Minimi caption=An early M249 version of the Minimi origin=flag|Belgium type=Light machine gun is ranged=yes service= used by=See Users wars= designer=Ernest Vervier design date=1974 manufacturer=FN Herstal unit cost=… …   Wikipedia

  • FN MAG — For the hoax, see KSP 58. MAG FN MAG GPMG in an exhibition at Yad la Shiryon Museum, Latrun, Israel. Type General purpose machine …   Wikipedia

  • FN F2000 — Infobox Weapon name=F2000 caption=The F2000 origin=flag|Belgium type=Assault rifle is ranged=yes service= used by=See Users wars=Operation Astute, War in Afghanistan designer=Fabrique Nationale de Herstal design date=1995–2001… …   Wikipedia

  • Thermal power station — Republika Power Plant, a thermal power station in Pernik, Bulgaria …   Wikipedia

  • RPD — Infobox Weapon name=RPD caption=RPD LMG origin=flag|Soviet Union type=Light machine gun is ranged=yes service=1944–present used by=See Users wars=Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Afghanistan, various conflicts in Africa and Western Asia designer …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”