Students will learn about
The several common configurations of engines
The effect of changing the number of cylinders
Problems of vibration in engine design
Overhead camshafts and valves
Exceeding the strength of materials
Hydraulic valve lash adjusters
Timing belt camshaft drives
Race modifications
Torque steer
Standard engines vs. racing engines
Designing for abuse
Testing new ideas
Camshafts and volumetric efficiency
Turbine engine experiment
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