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?