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How to calculate clearance volume in internal combustion engine of a tractor?
To begin with, a tractor engine is provided to identify and calculate the terminologies associated with it. The bore diameter and stroke length is given as 15.84 cm and 8 cm respectively. Having ...
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Determine reading on gauge that doesn't have enough tick marks
Is there a way to determine what the reading is on this voltage gauge using graphics and math? For example, in a computer program, could I draw a circle and then plot evenly-spaced tick marks (between ...
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Which position on a vehicle is least effected by the steering?
I am looking to position a paint sprayer for longitudinal lines on the roads. The plant I have is three wheeled the single wheel is at the front and dual at the back. It has the options to have the ...
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Why Volumetric efficiency is not considered as a performance parameter in case of 2 stroke engines
This mentioned in almost all standard books that for two stroke we use scavenging efficiency and trapping efficiency, but does not mention the reason, why volumetric efficiency is not used.
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Would placing sand bags on top of a car's strut housing reduce the jarring impact felt when the car hits a pothole?
I live in an urban area where many of the streets have pot holes and some of these streets have some very large and deep potholes. I have been wondering lately if it would be worth the effort to try ...
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How would you handle the rebalancing of a bearing cage?
I am a intern who was tasked with finding the correct amount to mill off (in an angle) of a bearing cage (basically an annulus with gaps in it to hold the balls or rollers) to bring it back into ...
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Are all autonomus vehicles (self driving cars) electric vehicles (EV) or are some also internal combustion engines (ICE)?
Are all autonomous vehicles (self driving cars) electric vehicles (EV) or some are also internal combustion engines (ICE)?
I was having a discussion with my friend and he was insisting that all ...
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Is there a way to add a DIY knock sensor to an engine?
I have a Rotax 914, a type of aircraft engine which is basically a 1980s turbocharged carbureted 4-cylinder boxer. There is no knock sensor, but considering the absolute devastation that detonation ...
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How can a slipper assist clutch on a motorcycle provide a friction zone?
Most modern motorbikes come with a slip and assist clutch - this is typically provided by a mechanism of ramps that will force the clutch plates apart when the engine drives the wheel under hard ...
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What specification describes best a bulldozer "strength"?
Bulldozers are tracked-type tractors designed to push soil and heavy objects. In a typical specification sheet, the following are listed:
Flywheel power (hp or kW)
Gross power (hp or kW)
Engine ...
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Power and energy usage monitoring for Vechical Control Unit (VCU)
I'm working on a project for an EV (electric vehicle) and I'm working on the VCU. I think the task that was given to me is to get all the data from a transformer or a DAQ (Data acquisition system) and ...
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Automated steering system for crash testing vehicles
To test crash barriers, we crash cars into them at a specific speed and angle. The car must hit a designated impact point within plus or minus X inches.
I'm wondering if it is possible to build a ...
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Alternatives of rubber sealant cement for finalizing patch-plug repair on car tyre?
I am doing a patch-plug repair for a 2mm puncture injury on my car tire:
I have two questions:
1.) The minimum I got at local stores (in India) is a 6mm patch-plug. Do I need to drill/cut the injury ...
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Bolt tensile load through an "intermediary"?
Following up on this question, does it change anything if the bolted arm is an intermediate arm (e.g. some sort of mating interface like below)? That is, the arm receiving the load is connected to the ...
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Failing engine A-Mount (bad design by the automotive manufacturer?)
I currently own a Tata Nexon Petrol car (in India) where I have seen (on facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp owner groups and youtube) that the A-Mount on the engine has suffered multiple failures for some ...
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