Four stroke cycle theory Intake stroke Piston moving down Intake valve open Exhaust valve closed Copyright 2003 Gary Lewis - Dave Capitolo Four stroke cycle theory Compression stroke Piston moving up Intake valve closed Exhaust valve closed Four stroke cycle theory Power stroke Piston moving down Intake valve closed Exhaust valve closed Four stroke cycle theory Exhaust stroke Piston moving up Intake valve closed Exhaust valve open Four stroke cycle theory Each stroke takes 180° of crankshaft rotation to complete All cylinders fire in 720° of crankshaft rotation 720 divided by number of cylinders = firing interval Odd fire V-6 engine (90° block with 120° rod journals) Piston dwell time Piston travel is at a minimum. . . TDC and BDC Crank moves horizontally Piston velocity Maximum when rod is 90° to crank Acceleration Maximum 30° earlier Best VE is obtained by synchronizing valve opening with piston speeds Other engine cycles Overlap Both valves are open End of exhaust & start of intake Low pressure in exhaust port Blowdown Exhaust valve opens before BDC To help evacuate cylinder before piston reverses Pumping losses at end of exhaust stroke Valve events Intake valve opening BTDC Low pressure in cylinder Intake valve closing ABDC Cylinder pressure is effected by timing Exhaust valve opening BBDC Residual pressure helps blowdown Exhaust valve closing ATDC Low pressure in exhaust port draws air in Effects on valve timing Intake valve opening Late – Reduced VE Early – Dilution of intake with exhaust Intake valve closing Late – Reduces cylinder pressure Early – Increases cylinder pressure Exhaust valve opening Late – Pumping losses Early – Power reduction Exhaust valve closing Late – Reduces vacuum Early – Reduces VE Combustion Spark ignition Maximum cylinder pressure 15° ATDC Tumble and swirl Motion reduces misfires Excess motion inhibits flow AFR 14.7:1 at part throttle, 12.5:1 under load Compression ignition 18:1 direct injection 23:1 pre-chambers for better starting Compression heats to 800-1200 °F Diesel fuels Cetane volatility numbers 50-55 Higher cetane #1 fuel for cold weather Lower cetane #2 fuel for warm weather Paraffin separates from fuel at 20°F Valve trains OHV (overhead valve) Pushrod configuration Many reciprocating parts Higher valve spring pressure required Compact engine size compared to OHC Valve trains OHC (overhead cam) Fewer reciprocating parts Reduced valve spring pressure required Higher RPM capability Cylinder head assemblies are taller Valve trains Cam-in-head No pushrods Use rocker arms Valve lash compensators Solid lifters No internal parts Periodic adjustment Valve lash compensators Hydraulic lifters To maintain zero lash Quieter No periodic adjustment Anti-scuff additives are required in oils Hydraulic lifter operation Valve closed • Oil flows through lifter bore, & past check valve • Plunger return spring maintains zero lash Hydraulic lifter operation Valve open • Check valve seats and limits the slippage • Now operates as a solid lifter Hydraulic lifter operation Return to valve closed • New oil enters the lifter body • This oil replaces oil that has leaked between plunger and body (predetermined leakage) Other lash compensators Metering device Metering valve meters the oil flow to the pushrod Timing sets Gear sets • Cam and crank rotate in opposite directions • Noisy if not free of burrs • Helical and spur cut gears Timing sets Timing chains • Single and double roller • Tensioners Timing sets Timing belts • Require maintenance • Quiet Camshaft terminology Cam lift (A-B) Valve lift = Cam lift times rocker ratio Valve lift .300” cam lift times 1.5 rocker ratio = .450” valve opening Engine oiling Lubrication through pressure. . . Engine oiling and spray. . . Engine oiling Oil pan baffles • To keep oil in sump during braking, accelerating, and cornering Engine oiling Oil pan windage tray • To prevent oil aeration in the sump Engine oiling Oil pumps • Driven by distributors, gear on camshaft, or crankshaft Engine oiling Oil pumps with pressure relief valves • Gear type pump • Rotor type pump Engine oiling Full flow oil filtering system • Oil pump output flows through filter first • Bypass circuit for restricted filters will allow oil to flow to engine Engine oils API, SAE, and ASTM “S” - Spark ignition “C” - Compression ignition Engine oil additives Viscosity index improvers • To reduce viscosity change with heat Detergents • To dissolve varnish and sludge Dispersants • To keep sludge, carbon and other materials from recombining and suspends them in oil to be drained Scuff inhibitors • To reduce friction and wear Antifoam and antioxidants • To prevent foaming and to slow oxidation in oil Engine measurements Bore • Diameter of cylinder Stroke • Distance between TDC & BDC Engine measurements Displacement per cylinder • r² S Displacement for the engine • Disp per cylinder times the Number of cylinders Engine measurements Compression ratio D + CV CV To calculate clearance volume D . CR-1 Engine measurements Deck clearance • Top of piston to top of block deck • Measured with dial indicator or depth mic Engine measurements Deck height • Center line of crank to block deck Fits and clearances Running fit • Clearance between bearing and shaft • Clearance for oil • Listed as diametral Fits and clearances Interference (press) fit • OD is larger than ID • Example is piston pin pressed into rod Fits and clearances of pistons Full floating • .0003 - .0005 clearance in rod • .0001 - .0003 clearance in piston Press Fit • .0008 - .0012 interference in rod • .0003 - .0005 clearance in piston Rod offset • Beam offset to center of cylinder • Enlarged chamfers to clear fillets Pin offset • Offset to major thrust side • Quieter engine, less cylinder wear Cooling system operation Engine heat is transfered . . . • through walls of the combustion chambers • through the walls of cylinders Coolant flows . . . • to upper radiator hose • through radiator • to water pump • through engine water jackets • through thermostat • back to radiator Cooling system operation Fans increase air flow through radiator • Hydraulic fan clutches • Hydraulic fans consume 6 to 8 HP • Electric fans Coolant (ethylene glycol) • 50/50 mixture increases boiling point to 227°F • pressurizing system to 15 PSI increases to 265°F Coolant (propylene glycol) • Less protection at the same temperatures • Less toxic Combustion efficiency Under perfect conditions . . . • Only byproducts would be carbon dioxide and water • Iso-octane fuel is laboratory fuel Because conditions are not perfect . . . • Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons are produced • Oxides of nitrogen are produced from pressure & temp Emission controls • Catalytic converters – Convert CO & HC to carbon dioxide & water • O2 sensors – To monitor oxygen content in exhaust • EGR – To reduce peak cylinder temperatures Cooling system operation Heat energy • 1/3 usable power • 1/3 released through exhaust system • 1/3 released through cooling system Engine temperature • Cool enough to prevent part failure • Warm enough to maximize engine efficiency Four stroke diesel theory Compression ignition Uses high compression ratios instead of spark plugs Engine components are more robust Diesel fuel low has volatility Four stroke diesel theory Compression ignition fuel system • Transfer pump from tank • Injection pump to injectors • Amount of fuel injected varies engine speed • Diesels have no throttle (always WOT) • AFR varies from 85:1 to 20:1 Four stroke diesel theory Indirect Injection • Indirect injection begins in a pre-chamber • Initial combustion takes place there • Slows the rate of combustion to reduce noise • Glow plugs are needed to provide heat Four stroke diesel theory Direct Injection • Fuel is injected directly into cylinder • The piston has a chamber built into it • More reliable than indirect • More noisy than indirect Four stroke diesel theory Combustion • Ignition is delayed after fuel is injected • Rapid combustion when fuel 1st starts to burn • Cylinder pressure rises quickly • Engine knock (almost always detonating) • Controlled combustion as injection continues Four stroke diesel theory Injection pumps • Cam driven from front of engine • Distributor driven • High-pressure common rail • 20,000 psi and computer controlled • HEUI system (Ford Power Stroke) • Hydraulically actuated with high pres oil and PCM controlled Four stroke diesel theory Other diesel components • Vacuum pump (crank driven) • Electronic throttle Four stroke diesel theory Diesel advantages Diesel disadvantages • Higher engine torque • Engine noise • Better fuel economy • Exhaust smell • Long engine life • Hard start cold • Heavier • Fuel availability Rotary engine theory Coolant Types Traditional American coolants • High silicates, should be changed every 24mos. American low silicate coolant • Longer life span Heavy duty coolant • Low silicate, require additive Fully formulated (pre-charged) • Same as above, but additives already in it Coolant Types Japanese coolants • Many colors. No silicates. Uses other additives instead of silicates Organic Acid Technology • Dexcool, European coolants Hybrid coolants • Aluminum and cavitation protection