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Questions tagged [combustion-chamber]

That part of the engine where fuel is burned.

That part of the engine where fuel is burned. On a reciprocating engine, it is located between the top of the piston and the "head" of the engine, where the valves are seated. On a rotary engine, it is located between the rotor and the engine wall.

Reciprocating engine

Rotary engine

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Should I do combustion gas test in radiator or reservoir neck?

I bought this cooling system combustion leak tester. I have a few questions regarding its usage: While the instructions say take off the radiator cap and insert tester, it appears that at least some cars like BMW X3 2008 and Chevrolet Aveo 2007…
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What material are combustion chambers made out of?

What is the standard material a combustion chamber is made out of on a standard L4 engine today? I want to build a new engine from scratch to test both my engineering and mechanical skills but having trouble figure out what materials to use for the…
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Is calculating the compression ratio as easy as they say using the formula?

Often in elementary texts the compression ratio is defined as (Vs+Vc)/Vc. Vs = Swept volume Vc = Clearance volume But the calculation becomes difficult when calculating the clearance volume of cylinder. Actually it should be the combustion chamber…
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What is typically involved to repair a internal combustion engine that has a cylinder misfiring?

I have a vehicle with a cylinder misfiring (according to my OBD-II code reader). I have decided to have a mechanic repair it, as I have never performed a similar motor vehicle repair. Note that the only consistent symptom besides throwing the…
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Simple Question: During combustion stsgep do the piston go up all the way?

Does the piston reach the max height the piston can go without fuel or oxygen I would think it can't because the oxygen molecule being squeezed in the middle. I'd say it almost fully go up but not completely is this correct?
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My Two Wheeler scooter - Powers OFF Intermittently while driving

I am using a two wheeler (Petrol/Gasoline vehicle). I haven't driven the vehicle for like 30-40 days. Today I had a trouble turning ON the vehicle. After some tries, I managed to turn it ON Successfully. But while starting to ride it. the engine…
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