Motor Mechancis (MVRUS)

Revision Cards for GCSE MVRUS

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  • Created by: Damien
  • Created on: 12-03-12 09:35

Car Systems

  • Cooling: Water cooling: Water jacket, coolant, pump, thermostat, radiator - Air cooling: cooling fins, lightweight
  • Lubrication SAE Rating, Sump, Oil Filter, Oil Pump, Dipstick
  • Transmission Flywheel, Clutch, Friction Plate, Gearbox, U-Joint, Prop Shaft, Differential, Rear Axle
  • Braking Disc Brakes: Calipers, discs, pads, brake cylinder, brake lines, brake fluid
  • Fuel: Tank, fuel pump, carburetor, inlet manifold
  • Steering: Rack and pinion
  • Suspension: MacPherson strut, leaf spring, torsion bar, coil spri
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Four Stroke Cycle

Induction

Inlet valve opens and draws in petrol and air mixture from the inlet manifold.

Compression

Piston squeezes mixture above the piston head into a small space. Both valves closed.

Power

Spark plug ignites the mixture pushing piston down.

Exhaust

The piston moves up and pushes exhaust gasses out through the open exhaust valve.

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