Title: Identify engine block assembly components and configurations.
Course: Automotive Technology II (20104-II) > Section: Engine Repair: Cylinder Head, Block, and Valve Train

Identification should include

- configurations
  - V-configuration (4, 6, 8 cylinder)
  - horizontally-opposed (4, 6 cylinder)
  - inline (3, 4, 6 cylinder)
- components
  - pistons
  - rods
  - rod bearings
    - main bearings
    - connecting rod bearings
    - cam shaft bearings
  - freeze plugs
  - caps and bed plates
  - balance shaft.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should a technician be able to identify engine block components?
- What are some of the advantages of the different configurations?
- What are freeze plugs, and why are they important?
- What is the purpose of a crankshaft, and what types of designs are used on it?
- How is the engine block cooled and lubricated during operation?
- How does a manufacturer decide what engine configuration to use in a specific vehicle?