AUTOMOBILE
ENGG LAB
Batch :- 3rd Year,5th sem B.TECH.
To The
Mechanical
Engineering
Syllabus
1. Valve refacing and valve
seat grinding and checking for leakage of valves
2. Trouble sooting in cooling
system of an automotive vehicle.
3. Trouble sooting in the
ignition system , setting of contact breaker ponts and spark plug gap.
4. Demonstration of steering
system and measurement of steering geometry angle and their impact on vehicle
performance.
5. Trouble sooting in braking
with specific reference to master cylinder, brake shoe, overhauling of system
and adjusting of the system and its testing.
6. Fault diagnosis in trans
mission system including clutches, gear box assembly and differential.
7. Replacing of ring and
studying the method of replacing after repair
Experiment no:- 1
Object:- To study the Valve refacing and valve
seat grinding and checking for leakage of valves
Requirement:- sets of valve, there setting and
accessories.
Poppet
valve:- it’s main part are head and
stem. The lower portion of the head which is called valve face is ground to an
angle of 300 or 450. Thereby matching the valves face in
the head or block the leakage of gas.
Valve actuating mechanism:-
(1) Side valve mechanism:- in
this system the tappet is interpost between the cam and valve stem. The tappet
slides vertically in it’s guide, which further actuates the valve against the
spring tension.
(2) Overhead valve mechanism:-
in this system valve is mounted at overhead the engine and also in opposite
direction that if in case of valve side mechanism. Here the cam operates the
valve tappet which actuates the push rod provided vertically in the side of
crank case.
Valve seat
insert:-
there are simply rings pressed into the cylinder block or cylinder head to
reduce wear and to prevent leakage of the gases. In case of c.l. cylinder block
or head, the inlet valve seats are directly machined on the block because the
working condition is almost the same.
Valve guide:-the up and down motion
of the valve stem is supported and guided in the plain hole booed in the boss
of cylinder casing or cylinder head is called valve guide. The advantage of
this system is that, if the guide becomes wom.
Valve
cooling:-the
operating temperature of exhaust valve is more than 6000c in
engine. therefore to save the valve
lift, the cooling of the valve is necessary. Allthrough the cooling water
jackets are designed as near as possible to the valve but in case of heavy duty
engines this cooling not sufficient to cool the valve up the mark.
The melting point of sodium is about
1050 c where it becomes liquid. when the valve moves up and down
then the melted sodium is thrown upward into the hotter part of the valve where
it is absorbs that taken from the cylinder or head walls.
Valve
rotators:-
(1) Free type valve
rotators:-to remove combustion product from the valve and ensure an uniform
wear as well as temperature between the valve face and seat, valve rotation is
necessary for each operation.
As the valve tappet moves up on the adjustment screw pushes up on the tip
air. Thereby lifting up the lock and spring retainer. In this action the
retainer takes the full pressure of the spring and valve becomes totally free.
In this case engine vibration are sufficient to rotates the valve in any
direction, no external force is used on valve steam.
(2) Rotacap valve radiator:-
this type positives rotation of the valve by imposing a rotating force on the
valve stem each time the valve opens. The system consists of a sealing cooler
on which the valve spring is located. A retainer cap is mounted with help of
split collar on the end of the valve stem.
The retainer cap consists a ramp formed on it, a number of spring and
balls and a flexible washer is supported between retainer cap and sealing
collar at this section position the ball are kept at the top of ramp and
retainer by return spring. when the valve tappet is raised, the adjustment
screw lift the valve thereby increasing the pressure on sealing coller. Under this
action the flexible easher tends to be flat thereby applying the force on the
balls and compressing the springs.
Valve
service:-it
includes adjustment of the valve tappet clearance, valve and valve seats
grinding installing new seat inserts, cleaning and replacing valve guides,
servicing camshaft and its bearing, checking springs and timing the valves and
finally tuning the engines.
Therefore valves are required to meet
the following requirement:-
1:- all the valve must seat tightly
and properly on there seat
2:-they must be properly timed.
3:-the clearance between rocker arm
and valve steam must be correct.
Valve
trouble:-
(1) Valve sticking:-the causes are:-
1:-due to gum or carbon deposited on
the valve steam.
2:-due to insufficient ubrication.
3:-warped stem, due to overheating,
eccentric set and cocked springs or retainer.
4:-due to excessive valve steam
clearance because its speeds up valve deposit.
(2) Valve burning:-the problem comes in the exhaust valves,it causes
due to poor seating of valve, reasons are:-
1:-overheating of the valves causing
due to clossed circulation of cooling system (water) around the valve seat.
2:-due to overloading or overheating
the engine.
3:-due to clean air fuel mixture.
4:-due to carbon deposit on the valve
face and seats.
(3) Valve face wear:-the excessive tappet clearance or the dirt on the
valve face or seat, wears the valve face. If the fuel air cleaner is not
functioning properly then some of dirt settles on valve seat and creates the
trouble.
(4) Valve breaking:- the excessive tappet clearance causes heavy impact
seating like a hammer. If the valve seat is eccentric to its stream or if the
valve spring or retainer is cocked then the side pressure on the valve creats a
fatigue in every operation .
(5) Valve deposit:- this may cause due to reason such as
--due to excessive amount of gum in the fuel.
--due to excessive rich mixture of
fuel
--due to improper oil or dirt in oil
(6) Valve seat recession:-usually
the engine heads and valve seat inserts are made of c.i. therefore after certain period . the
portide of iron flanking from the seat tend to stick on the valve face.
Gradually these particle embed in the valve face and build up into a cutting
surface . the valve seat is gradually cut Away .this is known valve seat
recession .
Valve train:-it includes cam shaft
,lifter, push rod , rocker arm, valve retainer and lock. Any fault in valve
train results in the following failure:-
(1) Cam shaft:-take out the
cam shaft from the engine body carefully and then check normal and abnormal cam
wear in following manner
(a) Cam shaft
arrangement:-use`v`block and dial indicator for this check,if abnormal replace
the shaft.
(b) Cam wear:-cams are made
slightly tapered and lifter foots are slightly spherical.
(c) Cam shaft bearing :-replace
worn out bearing with the care that the oil holes in the bearing should aligned
with the oil holes in the block.
(d) Timing the valves:-the
timing gear,sprockets,flywheel or vibration damper are marked for proper
position and correct valve timing.
(2) Lifter:-it has spherical
foot ,if worn out then repair or replace. Always keep in order or refit in the
same order.
(3) Rocker arm;-if there tips
are worn. They can be ground down on the valve refacing machine or can be
replaced.
(4) Push rod:- the
straightmess of the push rods can be checked by rolling them on a flat surface.
(5) Valve spring:-
(a) it is tested by a special
fixer ,the pressure required to compress the spring to the particular length is
measured in this test is known spring tension.
(b) Spring squareness:- it is
tested by a steel square, hold the spring near to it and rotate the spring
slowly on the flat surface and observe that the top turn of the coil should not
move away from the square more than 15 mm.
(6) Valve retainer and locks:-
they are visual inspected worn and cracked retainer and locks are discarded. There dislocation causes valve
out of order and result account.
Servicing valves:- inspect the valve
visual and if looks bad than discard for further use. Clean the useable valve
,polish the steams , now reexamine the valves which includes steam straightness
etc.
(1) valve face grinding:- if the valve is badly ridged or
pitted. It should be refaced or trued with the help of valve truing hond tool. This operation is operated manually by
mechanic.
For efficient facing work is performed on grinding machine. This machine
is consist of a grinding wheel ,a coolant delivering system and a chuck is hold
the valve for grinding.
In some case to provide an
interference angle between the two faces makes the setting more leak proof. In
this system valve is faced at an angle about 10 flatter than the
seat angle.
(2) valve steam tip grinding:-for this
purpose a special attachment is used on the valve grinding machine. The valve
stem is to be grind off as much from the tip as we ground off the valve face.
Servicing
valve guides:-they must be serviced before the valve seat are ground if desired
the nature of service depend upon the type of valve guide. They are of two
type:-
(1) integral type:-this type
of valve guide is an integral part of engine block or head casting. If worn,
ream it to a large size and install a valve with an oversize stem.
(2) Replaceable valve
guide:-this type of valve guide is press fit into the cylinder block or head
casting .if worn, the old guide should be pressed out with the help of suitable
press or extractor.
Service valve seat:- to achieve better
seating and sealing, the valve face must be concentric with the valve stem,
valve guide and seats. Valve guide are of two type:-
(a)integral type
(b)insert type
Different
operation of valve seat service are as given under
(1)replacing
valve seat insert :- remove a badly worn out insert with a special puller.
Sometime inserts are drilled then they are removed in pieces with help of
chisel and hammer.
(2)grinding
valve seats:- for this operation stone of proper shape is rotated on the valve
seat by many of concentric grinding. In this system the stone is kept
concentric with valve slave seat by pilot installer in guide.
(3)
checking valve seat concentricity:- after service the valve guide and seats,
they are checked for concentrically with help of dial gauge. The gauge is
mounted on guide.
(4)testing
valve seating:- coat the valve face lightly with puission blue and put it in
place turn the valve with a light pressure. If blue appears all the way around
the seat, it means valve seat and guide are concentric.
Experiment no.:- 2
Object:- to study the trouble
shooting in cooling system of an automotive vehical.
Requirement:- radiator, water body
pump, fan, air cooling engine head, block etc.
Theory:-
Introduction:- out of total heat
generated in an i.c. engine only 25% is converted into mechanical energy, 35%
losses through exhaust gases, 35% losses through the cylinder walls and the
remaining 5% passes through lubrication system. The dissipation of the heat
from the cylinder wall is done by means of cooling system of the engine.
Without cooling engine would result
the preignition of the charge, burned up of lubricant scoring of cylinder,
binding of piston, bearing and warping of valves, the too much cooling of the
engine results decreased thermal efficiency, reduced vaporization of fuel,
increased viscosity of lubricant thereby decreasing overall efficiency of the
engine.
Cooling
system:-
according to the need there are different cooling method as described under:-
(1) Direct of air cooling :- this system is being used in
light engine such as scooter, motor cycle, tractor and small aeroplane engine.
The outer surface of the cylinder and cylinder heads consist of fins which
increases area of contact with the air thus radiated more heat to the
atmosphere. the rate of heat flow through the cylinder wall is expressed by law
which may be stated as:-
Q= KA deltaT M/L
Where:-
Q= rate of heat transfer.
K= average thermal
conductivity.
A= surface heat transfer
area.
Delta T
= temperature difference between the hot and cold surface.
M= mass flow rate of air.
L= length of heat flow
path.
Advantages of air
cooling:-
(a) As the air cooled engine
does not consist of radiator, cooling jacket, coolant jacket, coolant etc.
therefore it is lighter than other.
(b) Power lost in the cooling
water circulation pump is saved in this system.
(c) The chances of freezing of
water air omitted when used in cold place.
(d) The air cooled engines are
advantageous .there is scarcity of cooling water.
(e) The cylinder and cylinder
heads prepared under the system are cheaper than any other.
Disadvantage
of air cooling:-
(a) Air cooled engines are
less efficient than other because the coefficient of heat transfer for air is
less than for water.
(b) As the cooling air can not
provide the even cooling around the
cylinder, therefore distortion is cylinder and cylinder heat ispossible.
(c) As the air cooled engine do not consist of
water jackets therefore they are sound insulator.
(d) It needs a fast running as
well as bulky fan which produce more noise and absorb more power
(2) Indirect or water
cooling:- in this system the cooling water flow through the jackets made around
the cylinder, combustion chamber and valve parts. The heat from the cylinder is
absorbed by cooling water which is circulated through the radiator. From
radiator this heat is dissipated to atmosphere by means of fins provided on the
radiator. The water cooling system are of two types:-
(a) Thermosyphon system:- it
has no water pump but the circulation of water through the jackets and radiator
is maintained only by means of natural conversion which is called
thermosyyphon. Its cooling rate is slow. it needs a particular level of water.
It needs a big size radiator.
(b) Pump circulation system:-
the system consist of a water pump provided between the lower tank of radiator
and water inlet of engine body. The pump is drive from the crank shaft and
water is forced for rapid cooling.
Advantage of
pump circulation system:-
(a) The size of the water
passes and jacket can be reduced thereby obtaining a compact structure of
engine.
(b) Water can be circulated
around the hottest spot of the engine such as sparking plug and valve seat
bosses.
(c) It needs less water and
small size of radiator.
(d) A rapid cooling is
obtained by this system.
(3) Liquid cooling:- in this
system liquid such as glycerin and ethylene –glycol are used as coolant instead
of water because they have higher boiling point. This increases heat carrying
capacity of the system, reduces the weight of coolant as well as size of
radiator.
(4) Pressure sealed cooling:-
the boiling point of water is 1000c. which can be raised due to
higher pressure by sealing the cooling system. therefore reducing the weights
of the coolant and the radiator and increasing the thermal efficiency of the
engine.
The pressure of the system can be
raised by means of special radiator cap which maintains pressure from 0.5 to 1
kg/cm2. The cap consists of a safety valve, vaccum valve, over flow
pipe and gasket for sealing purpose. When the pressure exceeds predetermined
value then the spring loaded pressure valve be opened automatically.
(5) Evaporative cooling:- the
places where deficiency of soft water, this system of cooling is preferred. The
system is similar to that for water cooling but the latent heat of steam is
considered in it.
This system consists of a radiator
which acts as a condenser. The water is entered into the engine block jacket
from radiator by means of a pump. The steam formed at the engine flow from top
of block and enters at the bottom of radiator.
Components
of a water cooling system:-
(1) Radiator:- it is made of
copper or brass sheets and tubes which consists of a upper tank to the water
outlet of the engine and lower tank which is connected to the water inlet of
the engine .water of the both the tank is connected by means of cores. The
cores are of two types, the tubular type and cellular type. In case of tubular
type the cooling water passes through the vertical and zigzag tubes and air
passes around them.
(2) Water pump:- the purpose
of it is to increase the circulation of coolant in cooling system of engine. It
consists of a casting which contains inlet and outlet ports of water. The
impaller which may be of rotor or disc type is mounted on the outer end of the
shaft by means of hub. when pulley gets drive from the crank shaft, then water
available at the impeller is forced out through the outlet to the engine
jackets. Fresh water from the water lower tank of radiator away flows through
the hose pipe of the pump.
(3) Cooling fans:- when the
vehicle is moving under heavy load and low speed then the natural air draft is
insufficient to provide the desired engine cooling. Therefore the system
consist of a cooling fan which provides a powerful draft of air through
radiator. It is mounted behind the radiator on water pump shaft which is V belt
driven. In modern vehicals to keep the cooling constant at different speeds and
saving power in fans drive, the cooling system are equipped with a
thermostatically controlled power booster fan that is driven through a liquid
clutch which slips after reaching a set speed.
(4) Thermostate:- it is a
valve provided in the cooling system which keeps a rigid control over the
cooling and maintains the cooling water temperature at the predetermined value.
(a) Bellow type thermostate:-
it consists of metallic bellowed filled with acetone liquid, a valve and its
seat. The unit is suspended in hose and mounted at outlet of engine. Initially
the temperature of cooling water is low and the pressure of the acetone inside
the bellows is also reduced thereby retaining the valve on its seats and
closing the circulation of the water through the radiator.after start, when the
engine is working up and temperature reaches to predetermined value then the
liquid inside the bellows is converted into vaipour thereby creating a pressure
and opening the valve.
(b) Wax element thermostate:-
it consist of copper leaded wax element. As the wax is heated. The wax of
element expands. This movement of the element along the plunger opens the valve
against the return spring thereby flowing the water through radiator and
chosing through the bypass by means of side sutter attechedwith the valve.
Temperature gauge:- the engine
temperature is indicated by means of a gauge mounted on the dash board of the
cab. If the temperature goes too high then driver at once stops the vehical and
gets the engine to be cooled. Types of temperature gauge are bellow:-
(1) Bourden tube type
temperature gauge:- it consist of two units, the engine unit and dash unit
which are connected by means of a capillary tube filled with some volatile
liquid. the end towards the engine unit side of tube is closed and given a
valve stop. When temperature effect the engine unit then the volatile liquid
filled in valve and capillary tube expand thereby increasing the pressure
inside the bourdon tube. Under this condition the bourden tube tends to be
straighten.
(2) Electrically operated
temperature gauge:- it also consists of two units. The dash unit consists of
two coils, pointer, armature and a dial. The engine unit consists of a
resistance which is effected with the variation of engine temperature. As the
temperature of the engine increase, the value of resistance decreases thereby
flowing current through the A and increasing the emf built there.
Anti
freezing solution:- in cold places the cooling water of the wheels altends a
temperature below of 40c where it tend to be frozen. As the frozen
water requires more volume therefore this expantion may cause the fracture of
the radiator core, cylinder block water and pipes. Main requirement of anti
freeze are as given below:-
(a) They should be well
mixable with water.
(b) They should not have any
corrosive and harmful action to any part of cooling system.
(c) They should be sufficient
cheap.
(d) They should not deposit
anything in jacket, hose pipe, and radiator cores.
The material such as wood, alcohol mixture, mixture of glycerin, thylene
etc. are commonly used as anti freezes.
Cooling
system trouble shooting:- the common fault occurring in the cooling systems
(1) Overheating:- it may be
due to following reasons:-
ü Engine fan belt slipping.
ü Engine thermostate not
opening properly.
ü Engine pump impeller loose
on shaft.
ü Abnormal clearance of
impeller in pump housing.
ü Cylinder head gasket
improperly installed.
ü Due to other mechanical
reason such as cluch slipping, tight wheel bearing, dragging brakes, use of heavy engine oil or any type of
friction in transmission system.
(2) Water loss from cooling
system:- reasons are:-
ü Radiator leakage.
ü Water pump hose leakage.
ü Leakage from thehead
gasket.
ü Loose radiator upper tank
baffle plate.
ü Engine thermostate out of
order.
ü If looses occour at high
speed, it may be due to the leakage of air through the seal into water pump.
(3) Water pump noises:-
following cases are:-
ü Pulley loose on pump
shaft.
ü Pump impeller loose on
pump shaft.
ü Impeller blades touching
with pump housing.
(4) Fan noises:- reason for
this trouble are as given:-
ü It may be due to fan belt
troubles such as belt adjusted too tight or loose, incorrect belts, belt badly
warn out or misalignment of fan belt pulleys.
(5) Rapid wear of fan belt:-
main causes are:-
ü Excessive tight or loose
adjustment of the belt.
ü Use of incorrect type of
belt.
ü Oil on belt.
ü Misalignment of belt
pulley.
ü Belt striking or rubbing
on fan blades.
ü Overload on belt.
Experiment
no. :- 3
Object:- to study the trouble
shooting in the ignition system, setting of contact breaker points and spark
plug gap.
Requirement:- battery 6 or 12 volts,
ignition coil, ignition distributor, contact breaker, cylindrical condencer,
spark plug etc .
Introduction:- when a current of high
ignition tension and high voltage is passed across the air gap then it produces
a spark there. When this spark is produced at the spark plug to ignite the air
fule mixture in the combustion chamber then it is called ignition system. The
ignition system are classified as (a)
battery ignition system (b) magnet ignition system.
Qualities of good ignition system:-
(1) At synchronous time, it
should provide a good spark at the electrodes of the plugs.
(2) It should work efficiently
at low and high speeds of the engine.
(3) It should be light,
effective and reliable in service.
(4) It should be compact and
easy to maintain.
(5) It should be cheap and convenient.
(6) The interference produced
at sparking plug should not effect the ratio and television receiver.
Battery
ignition system:- the system consist of two circuit, the primery and secondary circuits.
In primary circuit a battery of 6 to 12 volts, ammeter, ignition switch,
primary winding of ignition coil, contact breaker and condencer. the secondary
circuit contains secondary winding of ignition coil, distributor and the
sparking plug.
When the contact breaker point are in
closed position then the current passes through the primary circuits develops
magnetic field in the ignition coil. As soon as the contact breaker points are
opened by means of cam system the magnetic field developed in the ignition coil
is collapsed suddenly, by which a high voltage source is produced in secondary
winding .this high voltage is led to each spark plug in turn by means of
distributor thus produces a spark at the electrodes of the plug. as per setting
of ignition timing. Thereby ignition the compressed charge inside the cyllnder.
Components of battery ignition
system:-
Metal-shell type ignition coil:- it
is a transformer which steps up the 6 or 12 volts of battery to the 6000 to
20000 volts, thereby obtaining a spark the electrodes of the plug.
It consists of
metallic clad or case in which an iron core is placed. The inner cyllnder
surface of the case in provided with a magnetic joke. In primary winding the
coil contains about 200 to 300 turns of copper wires of about 20 s.w.g. and the
secondary winding contains about 15000 to 20000 turns of copper wire of about
40 s.w.g.
First the secondary coil is wound
over the core and then the primary coil is done over it. The two terminal of
primary winding are taken out from the case, one of which connect to battery
and other with contect breaker arm. Out of two ends of secondary winding one is
connected to spark plug through the distributor while yhe oter end is earthed
by means of interconnection with the primary winding.
When the ignition switch is on and
the contact breaker points are closed then the current from the battery flows
through the primary winding and which built up a magnetic field. When the
contact breaker in opened position then the magnetic field colleapse, cut
across the secondary winding and introducing high voltage is supplied to spark
plug. Which ignite the fuel mixture already compressed in cylinder.
Core type ignition coil:-in this
type, the core is surrounded by primary winding, and then the secondary winding
is wounded on it. In this system heat is dissipates from the primary winding to
the secondary winding is controlled by means of providing a ballast resistor in
the primary circuit.
Ballast resistor:- since the primary
winding is placed inside the secondary winding of the system, therefore the
length of the winding wire in primary winding is shorter than that of secondary
winding.
As the resistance is directly
proportional to the length of the wire, it means:-
R proportional to L
It is known that i=V/R
Where:-
R is
resistance of wire
L is length of
wire
V is voltage
I is current
passes through wire.
Since L is lesser therefore R
introduces a large current I in the ignition coil, while cases overheating
remedy of which is to introduce on extra resistance in the primary coil. This
additional resistance is called ballast resistor.
Condenser:- as the collapsed
magnetic field also cut across the primary winding when the contact breaker
points begins to open. This feedback of electrical energy is very harmful and
undesirable due to following reason. Following difficulties are over come by
condition which it produces unnecessary arc across the contact breaker points
which stores the whole feedback of electric energy and immediately discharge it
when the contact breaker points close .
thereby passing the combine current from the battery and the condenoser
Following difficulties are in
condenser:-
(a) It produces unnecessary
arc across be contact breaker point.
(b) An arc across the points
consumers most of the energy stored in the magnetic field thereby reducing the
voltage across the secondary winding and produce a weak spark at spark plags .
A condenser consists of a
numbers of long foils made of metal which are insulated from each other by
means of wanted paper .all the foils includes papers are wound in the form of a
cylinder which is placed in a metallic casing . all the odd numbered conductors
are inter connected to form one terminal which connected to breakaer contact .
Similarly all
the even numbered conductors are also interconnected to form the other
conducted which is earthed through the casing .
Contact breaker:- it is a
cam actuated automatic switch for opening and casing primary circuit at
required instant. It consists of two points made of tungsten , one is stationary or grounded point and
other is mounted on a pivoted leaver or arm. Both the points contact together
by means of spring tension. The cam is mounted on the distributer spindle which
have the drive from the cam shaft. When the cam is rotated then the level of
leaver is moved up and down by lobe of cam. Thereby making and breaking the
contact between two point.
Alignment of breker
point:- after certain period the breker points become dirty, pitted, fail to
correct gap and the ignition system becomes inoperative which result failure
the engine start. As for better results a spedfild gap between the points is
essential while arm is on the high lobe of cam. Similarly they should be close
face to face to make good contact with each other by means of spring tension.
Therefore to overcome this difficulty after certain good period of adjustment.
Cam or dwell angle:-the
degree measured on the ignition cam, during which the contact breaker points
remain close is called cam or dwell angel. This angle should be so large that
it may allow magnetic saturation of primary coil.
A too small angle may be due to wide point gap,
which results low secondary voltage thus produce poor spark as well as
misfiring of engine, similarly too large cam angle may be due to small point
gap, which results burning of condencor. The point gap is generally maintained
from 35 to 55 mm.
Distributer:- the main
function of it are-
(a) To interrupt the flow of
current is the primary winding than produces a high voltage surge in secondary
winding.
(b) To distribute is turn the
high voltage surge to different flux at the right moment.
It consists of a main
housing, rotating shaft with a breaker cam, contact breaker, condencor, rotor,
ignition advice mechanism and a cap having provision to install the high
tension cables from ignition coil and the spark plugs.the distributer shaft
posses through the housing and gets drive from the camshaft by means of spiril
gears. The lower and of shaft is connected to oil pump. The upper end is
provided with a breaker cam which has the same number of lobes as the engine
has cylindered. A rotor is provided above the cam and at top of shaft.
The rotor is made of bakallite and having a nickel point inserted in its
top face. The contact breaker and the condencer are mounted on the breaker
plate which is fixed with the main housing.
The distributer cap which
is also made of bakallite contains the same number of terminals as the number
of cylinder as well as control contact to receive the high surge from the
ignition coil. The connection between the central terminals and the rotor point
is made of a spring loaded carbon brush. Other tap terminals are made of
nickel.
Ignition advance:- in i.c.
engine it has observed that a maximum energy is obtained when the peak pressure
occurs at about 50 to 120
after the top dead center, thus if the combustion space is decreased then the
combustion pressure increase, similarly if the spark is retared too long or
combustion space is increased then combustion pressure reduces. Since burning
rate changes with change in engine speed therefore to obtain a peak pressure at
high speed the ignition timing is also shifted which is called ignition
advance. The factor which effect this are :-
(a) Engine speed
(b) Type of fuel
(c) Load on engine
(d) Engine temperature
Methods of
ignition advanced:- following are the method available for adjusting ignition
device advance.
(a) Manual method:- turning
the breaker plate fixed with the housing,in opposite direction that of cam
results advanced ignition and turning in same direction results retard
ignition. If this change is ignition timing is controlled by hand by means of a
leaver provided at the dash board then it is called manual method.
(b) Centrifugal advanced
method:- the mechanism consists of an advance cam integral with the ignition
coil two advance weights, two springs and a plate which is fixed with a
distributer shaft at low speeds all the parts of unit are in their set
position, but as the engine speed increases the two weight are thrown out due
to centrifugal force against the tension of spring and are pivoted on
respective cams.
(c) Vacuum advance method:-
this system consists of a vacuum advance unit which is fastened to the
distributer the unit consist of a diaphgram which is link to a breaker plate on
which contact breaker is installed a return spring is provided on one side of
diaphragm and other side is provided with a link which is further connected
with the breaker plate.
When the carborator is at
partly position a vaccume is created thereby moving the diaphgram against
tension of the return the spring this action
(d) Combination of centrifugal
and vaccume advance:- as the centrifugal advance is produced effected by the
speed of engine and vaccume advance by the load conduction of engine .
(e) Spark plug:- an element
which is conduct the high potential from the ignition harness into the
combustion chamber is called spark plug. It is provided with a gap across which
the high potential discharge thereby producing a spark and burning the charge
in combustion chamber.
The requirements of a good
spark plug are given:-
ü It must have a high
resistance so that current may be leaked thus produce spark.
ü It must maintain proper
air gap between the two electrode under all conduction.
ü It must be gas tight
because leakage may cause the high temperature which results disintegration
between the insulator and electrode.
ü It must have high
resistance correction thereby maintaining a proper gape length at high sparking
potential.
ü It must have sufficient
reach length. As the long reach plug reduces and the short reach plug increase
combustion space.
Classification
of sparking plug:- maintain under:-
(a) Detachable and non
detachable type plug:- in the detachable plug two seats are provided between
the shell and insulator and the assembly is loaded by means of a gland when the
cleaning of inside of plug is necessary the gland can be unscrewed individual
component cleaned are reassembled in non detachable type the centre assembly is
retained by a swaged over lip forming part of body. a permanent sealing is
provided between the insulator.
(b) Hot and cold type plug:-
the hot plugs have a longer path of heat dissipation thereby running at higher
temperature than the cold plug. A hot plug is generally used is medium duty low
speed and cold working operating conditions while the cold plug is used in
heavy duty high speed engines where high temperature are encountered.
(c) Special type of spark
plug:- it is known as surface discharge plug consist of semiconductor material
instead of air gap between two electrode. thereby producing more intense and
efficient spark than ordinary type.
Spark plug
gap:- the
factors, as the type of fuel mixture ratio and compression ratio effect the
electrical resistance of spark plug. Therefore to obtain best sparking results
and adjustment of air gap between two electrode is essential according to
varying conduction of charge. In generally varies from 0.6 to 1 mm.
Magneto
ignition system :- in case of the battery ingiotion system a battery supplies the low
voltage to the primary circuit which in magneto ignition system a magneto
serves the purpose of the battery.
(a) Rotating armature type:-
it consist of a permanent magneto having two pole shoes, which are mounted
within the magneto housing made of aluminium or zinc alloy. An armature
containing primary and the secondary winding rotates between the two poles.
(b) Rotating magnetic type:-
the working system of it is also similar as that of rotating armature type but
difference is that in this system magnet rotates instead of armature. All the
winding condenser and contact breaker etc.
Ignition
system trouble shooting:- following are the ignition trouble, there causes and
remedial action :-
(1) Low current and high
rasistance in primary circuit:- it may be causes due to any following reason :-
ü Dirty or burned breaker
point.
ü Loose wire connection.
ü Ignition coil defective.
(2) Too high current or low
resistance in primary circuit :- it may be due to any of the following:-
ü Primary winding of the
ignition coil is short circuited.
ü Ballast resister if
provided in primary circuit, short circuit.
(3) Rapidly burning of breaker
point:- these are-
ü Condenser not earthed
properly.
ü Condenser is defective.
ü Oily breaker points.
ü Point gap too small.
(4) Spark plug failure:- the
causes are-
ü Incorrect plug gap.
ü Poor ignition and too much
carbon deposited in the plug.
ü Burned plug electrodes.
(5) Ignition cam angle changes
with speed:- it may be due to following-
ü Improper tension on
breaker arm spring.
ü Worn out breaker plate
assembly.
ü Worn out distributer shaft
and bushing.
(6) Contact breaker heel wears
quickly:-
ü Breaker arm spring is too
tight.
ü Ignition is not being
lubricated.
(7) Engine does not start in
weather:-the cases are-
ü Moisture on secondary
wires.
ü Moisture inside the
distributer cap.
ü Moisture on secondary
terminal of ignition coil.
ü Distributer cap cracked.
(8) Engine misfires at high
speed:- the fault may be due to mechanical reason also but following may be
ignition causes-
ü Coil or condenser
defective.
ü Point gap too little.
ü Worn out breaker plate
assembly.
ü Breaker points bounces.
(9) Rough engine running:-
causes are-
ü Too advance ignition
timing.
ü Ignition advance mechanism
not functioning properly.
(10)
Engine overheats:- it
may be due to other reason such as cooling, lubrication, fuel and break system
etc. but the reason due to the ignition system is that retarded ignition
timing.
Experiment no :- 4
Object:- to study the stearing
geometry angles and their impact on vehicle performance
2.
Requirement: - Beam axle, stub axle, steering linkage steering gears, power
steering units and linkage equipment to measure the camber angle castor angle,
toe in, toe out etc.
Theory:-
1.
Front and geometry: - The angular relationship between the front wheel,
front wheel attaching parts and vehicle frame are concerned with farm It
consists the of the front wheel from vertical king pin away from vertical and
the toe in of front wheel
2. Front axle beam :- It is
made of away steel with droop forging operation the ends of the axle are
given proper shapes to carry the stub
axle and two states are made to attach the spring. The downward Sioer is given
to the axle beam at the central portion to keep a low chassis height their
3. Stub axle:- The front wheel hub rotates an antifrietm bearing on the stub axle which is attached to
the steering knuckle. assembly is hinged is hinged on and of axle beam to
permit the wheel to the twined by steering
gear.
4. Front wheel assembly:- The wheel hub rotates an ball bearing an a
stab axle which is an integer part of the steering knuckle. The bearing with
stand Beth radial and side thrust the stub axle is provided with a thrust
bearing between the lower and of the beam axle and steering knuckle lurk to
reduce friction.
5. Front drive axle :- This system is provided with a shape single
universal unit joint which accommodates the steering motion of the stub axle.
In this system an ordinary live axles is used and the axle casing surrounding
these components which are concerned it. At its outer and the drive shaft is
carried in bushed bearing
6 wheel alignment:- The purpose of wheel alignment is to position the
front wheel and steering meters to
reduce the tyre wear, read sheck, wheel wobbes and provide directional
stability and the vehicle can run straight down a read under condition and all
the road
i. chamber :- the camber is
the tilt of the front wheels from the vertical prone when the tilt is outward
at the top than the chamber is positive and when the tilt is inward at the top
the camber isc called negative. The camber angle should net proceed. Excessive
too less and unequal camber tends to cause more rigid tyre wear.
ii. kingpin
inclination :- It is the inward tilt of the kingpin from the vertical
plane. The advantage of this inclination are:-
(a)
it tends to keep the wheels straight abead and
helps the return of wheels to straight position after as turn has been
completed.
(b)
It reduces tyre
wear.
(c)
It reduces
steering effort when the vehicle is stationary.
(d)
The kingpin
inclination in combination with caster in used to provide direction stability
in vehicle. The amount of this inclination is generally kept 70 to 80
iii.
included angle :- it is the sum of
the sum of the camber and the kingpin inclination formed in vehicle plane it
determine the points of interdiction of the wheel and the kingpin centre lines
above on are below the road surface. Since the too opposite forces working on
the wheel the tractive force wits at the kingpin centerline for forward push
and road resistance at the wheel contact point at the road both should lie at
the point of intersection just below the road surface otherwise the wheel will
tends to swing
iv.
caster :- in addition to the side
inclination the kingpin may be tilted forward or backward from the vertical in the plane of wheel. The backward
tilt from the vertical is called positive castor and forward tilt is called
negative castor. The positive castor provides directional stoblehty and tries
to keep the wheel straight ahead. but more amount of positive castor increases
the effort required to steer.
v.
Toe in :- The toe in is the turning
in of the front wheels from the straight ahead position. The purpose of it is
to move the wheels perfectly straight ahead under running condition of the
vehicle to stabilize steering to prevent side supping and excessive wear of
tyres.
vi.
toe out :- The steering system of a
vehicle is designed to turn the inside wheel through a larger angle than the
outside wheel when making a turn. This action causes the front wheels to toe
out on turn
vii.
wheel balance :-the balancing of the
front wheel is an important factor to make the steering easier. The unbalance
of the wheel may causes of uneven tyre wear. The wheel balance can be
classified in two way static balance and dynamic balance. The wheel can be said
statically unbalanced if tilt weight is not evently distributed around the hub.
Viii.
comering power :- viewing from the
top the wheels rotating plane makes an angle with the direction of the motion
of the vehicle is called slip angle. therefore the side force that can be
sustained is proportional to magnitude of
of slip angle. The ratio between side force sustained and slip angle is
called the comering power. which depends upon the instruction of the tyre
vertical force between the tyre and road sire of tyre extent of any tilting of
the wheel and inflation pressure. The wheel rotates in its own plane and tends
to bring it in the travelling direction then the torque is called selfrighting
torque and it decreases with the bad on wheel.
9
Steering characteristics :- when
vehicle moves in a circular path the center of that path does not coincides
with the point of intersection of wheel axle. Under this condition the
centrifugal force acts on the wheel which matter with slip angle.
i.
over steer :- If
the slip angle for the rear wheels is greater than that for the front wheels
there the radius of turn id decreased therefore the vehicles will turn more
sharply into the carve and the steering wheel has to be turned back to correct
this tendency therefore to keep the vehicle on the right path the wheels should
a little less is theoretical desired this condition of comering is called over
steer
ii.
under steer :- It
the slip angle is greater for the front wheel than that for the rear the radius
of turn is increased, therefore on turn the vehicles will tends to straighten
out this condition is called.
10. Steering
linkage:- the motion of the steering wheel is transmitted through the
leverage between the steering wheel in order to overcame the friction opposing
the turning of the road wheel is minimized for proper ant rat the system is so
designed that the steering wheel turns through large angles than the stub at
road the amount of leverage depends upon weight of vehicle
11 steering connection
:- far steering connection between drop arm and the stub axle the angular
motion in two pieces plane at connection is essential to winter the system
properly but in modern systems at steering the ball and socket joints are
preferred
12 steering
gears :- The steering mechanism which provides the necessary leverage may
be of several forms but the common type of them are as under
i.
rack and pinion
steering gear :- the system insists of a rack housed is a fibular casing which
is supported on the frame near the ends the ends if the rack are connected to
the track rods with the help of ball and socket joints the pinion shaft is
carried in the plain bearing, housed in caring the pinion is meshed with the
rock and is given rotary motion with the steering wheel
ii.
worm and wheel
steering gear :- The system consist of
a worm wheel which in carried is bearing
is a cast iron the outer and of the worm wheel is freed to a drop arm from
where motion is farther transmitted to side rod steering arm and thon to stub
axle. the warm which is keyed on to a worm wheel.
iii.
Screw and nut
type steering gear :- in this system a screw is formed at the lower and of the
steering shaft and the upper and is fixed to a steering wheel. the nut consists
of integral furnnions which pivot in the holes of the arm of the fork. The fork
is connected to the drop arm by a splined shaft. The upper and of the steering
shaft is supported in the steering column by a ball and socket joint so that
shaft mag swing slightly
iv.
Pinion and sector
steering gear :- in these system the lower and of the steering shaft is formed
to pinion where as the upper and is fixed with steering wheel the steering
shaft pinion is having a mast with the internal teeth of a sector the sector is
made riged with gear arm whose stem pivots in the bracket
v.
Helical grooved
cam steering gear :- in this system helical groove is farmed at the bottom and
of the steering wheel shaft the helical groove engages the projected pin of the
drop wum spindle lever by a joint the to
and fro motion is obtained at the drop arm when the steering wheel shaft is
turned.
vi.
Warm and roller
steering gear :- this system consists of a roller having two teeth fastened to
the cross shaft by means with the threads of the worm gear the worm gear is
formed an the bottom and of the steering wheel shaft the outer and of the cross
shaft is farmed in spindle to fir the drop arm
13 Power steering :- It is a booster arrangement provided in steering
system and is operated when the steering wheel shaft is turned generally hydraulic pressure is used in the power
steering but some lines compressed air and electrical mechanism are also used
in system a pump is used in system which provide by hydraulic pressure when
needed there are two kind of power steering currently in use and are given as
under
i.
Integral power
steering
ii.
Linkage booster
power steering
14 steering
troubles shooting :-
i.
Hard steering :-
when the steering requires more effort than normal it is called hord steering
it may be due to the following reasons
-
Uneven or low
tyre pressure remedy is to in to correct reasons
-
Friction in
steering gear linkage and at the king pin renedy is to lubricate the meshing
parts readjust or replace them if worm
-
Disturbed
alignment of the caster camber toe in and kingpin inclination etc remedy is to check the alignment and
readjust if necessary
ii.
Excursive play in
steering system :- Die to following reasons
-
Loose wheel
bearing, remedy is to readjust or replace the bearing
-
Looseance is
steering gear remedy is to readjust or replace the worm port
-
Warm steering
knuckle parts, remedy is to replace the work parts
iii.
Vehical wander “-
due to following reasons
-
Uneven of les
pressure remedy is to inflate to correct pressure
-
Steering gear and
linkage binding remedy is fore adjust or replace the warm parts if necessary
-
Looseness in
steering gear linkage and it king pin remedy is to adjust or replace the worn
part uneven lead in vehicle remedy is to readjust the lead
iv.
Vehicle pulls to
one side
-
Uneven tyre
pressure remedy is inflate to correct pressure
-
In correct or
uneven caster remedy is to check alignment and adjust as necessary
-
Tight front wheel
bearing reined is to readjust and replace the defective leaver and parts
v.
Steering kickback
:- if may be due to following reason
-
Looseness in
steering gear remedy is to adjustor readjust or repair the warm gear
-
Looseness or
repair the warm gear
-
Looseness in
linkage remedy is to readjust or replace the warm parts
-
Shock absorbers
calefactive remedy is to replace or replace shock absorber
vi.
Wheel wobble :-
it may be due to following reasons :-
-
Ball joins worm
out remedy is to replace their
-
Wheel bearing or
steering gear bearing loose remedy is to readjust or replace them
-
Caster is excess
remedy is to replace the damaged parts
vii.
Front wheel
shimmy at low speed :- the following factor may covey this trouble
-
Unequal or
infract camber remedy is to readjust the camber
-
Irregular tyre thread remedy is to match
treads or replace worn tyres
-
Loose kingpin
linkage or steering pingear remedy is to readjust or replace the worn part
Viii. Front
wheel trampel or high speed shimmy
-
Any cause listed
under shimmy at low speeds remedies are stated above
-
Wheels out of
balance remedy is to rebalance the whets
-
To much wheel ran
out, remedy is to repair or replace the shock absorbers if necessary
ix. improper
tyre wear :- reasons are
-
Rapid wear from
speed remedy is to dirt the Vehicle at normal speed for longer tyre life.
-
Wear at tread
speed carfre. it may be due to over inflation remedy is to inflate to correct
pressure
-
Wear at one
treads side if may due to excessive camber remedy is to adjust camber
-
Feather edge wear
it may be due to excising toe in and toe
out on turn
Experiment No : 5
Object: -
To
study the demonstration of steering system and measurement of steering geometry
angle and their impact on vehicle performance.
Theory:-
Itroduction:-
when we drive the vehicle the torque of the
engine produce tractive effort at the periferi of the driving wheel.when the
brakes are applied the braking torque produces a negative tractive effort at
peripheral of the braking wheel.
Purpose of brakes:-
The
main purpose fitting brake on motor wheel are as given in engg to bring the
vehicle are as given to rest in shortcut possible distance.
To
control the vehicle when it is decending along the hills.
To full fill the above needs, two independent
braking system are provided in the vehicle
a) Service brake:- which is
operated by foot pedal in regular operation.
b) Emergency brake:- which is
operated by hand lever while parking the vehicle.
Requirement of brake:-
1.brake
must be strong enough to stop the vehicle within the desired distance.this is
possible only if no skidding and drive has proper control.
2.The
brake pedal and operative effort should be within responce and of drive. So
that under fatigue can be avoided.
Force
acting on the brake drum and ground:-
Let
be the
Wb = normal force on brake shoe
Ub
= coefficient of friction between drum and shoe
Fb
= force of friction on brake drum
Rb
= radius of brake drum
Wt
= normal force on tyre
Ut
= coff of friction between tyre and ground.
Ft
= force of friction between tyre and ground
Rt
= radius of tyre
So,
retarding force on brake drum
Fb
= Ub * Wb
Retarding torque= Fb * Rb
Retarding
force provided at the point of control of tyre on ground
Ft = Ut * Wt but , Ft * Rt = Fb
* Rb
Or,
Ft = fb * rb
/ rt
Factor
affecting the coff of friction:-
the value of u can be unity but practically it is less than unity. It depents upon the
following factor:-
I.
condition of road-dry wet
mudddy snowy etc.
II.
type of tyre trade
III.
tyre inflation- correct,
over, under.
Application
on duty:-
foot brake or service brake or running brake
hand brake or parking brake or emergency brake
Conventional:-
drum brake, disk brake
Method
of power employed:-
mechanical brake, hydraulic brake ,electrical brake,
vaccum brake, air brake.
1.Drum type
brake:-
they are of two type , one is internally operating and
other is externally operating drum
brake.
a.Internal
expending drum brake:-
It is formed by
mounting the shoe to role against inside the surface of drum. The system
consist of brake drum, stationary plate,two shoes hinged at the ancor pins, cam
system to expand the shoeand a retracting spring.
b.External contracting
drum brake:-
The type of brake is used as parking brake in motor vehicle.The system
consist of drum, band with lining, operating lever with adjusting lever and
push rod with returning spring.
Disk
type brake:-
these brake consist of a metal disk in stead of a drum and a pair of
paids, instead of the curved shoe pressure on the friction pad may be actuated
by pull rod or by hydraulic system.In case of rear wheel brake assembly is
attached to the axel housing ,while in the case of front wheel brake different type of brake are:-
1.lever opereting disc brake 2.caliper type disc brake 3.disc brake servo
system 4. swing cylinder disc brake 5.sliding caliper disc brake.
Mechanical brake:-
when efferts from the peddal is trasmittted to the wheel brake by means
of cables, rod or shaft then this system is mechanical brake.
a.
Fixed expender brake:- the system consist of a cam or
toggeld fixed the back plate. when cam or toggle slightly roteted by means of
pedal, liver and linkage its expand both shoes against brake drum.
b.
Leading and trading shoe:- The shoe which drag along
the drum and oppose the rotation and create more thrust or friction against
against the brake drum is called leading shoe.
c.
Floating cam brakes:- This system consist of a
floating cam insted of a fixed on the back plate. There by equal force are
applied on both the shoe and a greater braking torque is provided by a given
effort.
d.
Brake with leading shoe:- the system consist of two
fixed cam which expands to the individual shoes . In this system both the shoes
act as leading shoe , this incresing braking torque.
Grinding mechanical brake:-
this system consist of a conical wedge pulled by pull rod instead of cam
expanding system of the shoe.
Expand unit:- It consist of a
mechanical wedge which is provided with steel roller on the side the shoe
plungers are rested on the side of the steel roller.
Hydrollic brakes:-
when a fluid inclosed in a pipe is
used to transmit the peddal effort to rod wheel instead of the rod or cable the
system is called hydraulic brake ,the system consist of a master cyllinder and piston.
1.master cylinder 2. wheel
cyllinder 3. hydraulic two leading shoe brake 4.tandom master cylinder
Bleading of brake:-
the procedure of removing air out
of the hydraulic braking system is called bleeding . the system consist of a
bleader valve which is to be provided at the heighest point of the wheel
cylinder.
Wheel cylinder vatchet
type adjuster:-
the system consist of a wheel
cylinder body having two adjuster wheel fitted at each end of hte
cyllinder body. there are two vatchest
teeth on the adjuster , there are two screw structure.
Hill holder:-
when a vehicle is going up hill and is stopped in neutral gear by
applying the foot brakes.
Brake trouble shooting :-
The general complaints and troubles attributed to the brakes are usually
classified as given under
1.
low brake pedal :- In case of mechanical brake more oil cables conducts
2.
cam brocks worn
out
3.
spring and clips broken
Spring brake pedal :-
1.
In an conical brake link rod straight and cables
streched remedy is to repair or replace them.
2.
shaft incorrectly set
3.
shoe no contered on drums
Brake noise:-
1.
loose wheel bearing
2.
brake lings loose on brake shoe.
Erratic brakes:-
1.
linkage loose and greasy
2.
cam levers set wrong
3.
Brake plate loose and shift under braking efforts.
4.
Drums weak and
change shape when hot.
Brake drag:-
dragging means that the brakes
remains applied pressing the peddal.
Vehicle pulls to one side :-
1.
low tyre pressure
2.
loose wheel bearings
3.
unequal camber
4.
loose spring v bolts, back plates and steering.
Results:-
we have successfully study about breaking system and and types of brake, and also test the braking
system.
Experiment No- 06
Object: -
To
study faultdiagnosis in trans mission system including clutches, gear box
assembly and differential
Theory:-
Clutch:-
It is a device being used for connecting or disconnecting the transmission of
power at wheel from one shaft to another shaft, whose axes are connnecting.
Requirement of clutch:-
1.
Gradual engagement:-
the clutch should be engaged gadually so that occcurance of sudden jurks
avoided.
2.
Size:- the size of clutch should be small so that it
should occupy minimum space.
3.
Torque transmission:- the cluch should be designed
that maximum torque of the engine can be transmitted through it.
4.
Heat dissipation:-Due to friction occuring in this
system a large system of heat is generated. therefore the design the clutch should ensure adequate
dissipation of heat.
5.
Dynamic balancing:- for high speed clutch , the
dynamic balancing is necessary.
Types of clutch:-
1.
Cone clutch:-when the clutch is
ingaged position , the power is transmitted from engine side femail cone to
male cone furthur through the spline shaft to the gear box. when the clutch
system is dis ingaged the male cone is pulled out thus the surfaces of faces
are saperated out.
2.
Single plate clutch:- the friction plate is
held in between the flywheel and pressure plate. axial pressure is applied on pressure plate
by means of six helical spring. To increase the friction surfaces the friction
surfeces the friction lining are provided on both side of the clutch plate.
3.
Diaphragm type clutch:- it is similar to single
plate clutch but here the diaphragm type spring is used instead of helical
spring. To disingaged the clutch effort
is applied to press the through out bearing it and then pressure plate is
released to make free the friction disc between the surfaces.
4.
Multiple plate clutch:- the construction is
clear out from simplest sketches. It consist of two set of frictional plate one
set of plate slide on spline provided on the flywheel.
5.
Semicentrifugal clutch:- In case of heavy duty
vehicle to escape the driver from the fatigue of heart clutch, the help is
taken from centrifugal force by keeping some weight on eccentric position.
6.
Centrifugal clutch:- in the purely
centrifugal type of clutch , the clutch pedal and the spring are
eliminatedalong only and only the centrifugal force of weight is used to apply
required pressure on floating plate as well as pressure plate for keeping the
clutch in engaged position. In this system the operation of the clutch is
automatic and depends on the engine speed.
7.
of the pressure plate and other slide in grooves
8.
Electromagnetic clutch clutch is clear from the
simpled sketch. the flywheel incorporating the winding which is supplied electricity from battery or dynamo. when the
electric current is supplied to the winding it is energiged and attaracts the
pressure plate thus pressing the clutch plate b/w two surface and there by
engaged the clutch.
9.
Vaccum clutch:- In this system of
clutch plate as well as plate of pressure are the same as of the ordinary
clutch. pressure is exerted on the clutch plate by means of helical spring. the
only difference is this that the clutch disengagement and engment rod is moved
by the vaccume system.
10. Hydraulic clutch:- this system consist of
an oil reservoir from which the oil is pumped in to the accumulator tank. the
pump is driven by the engine itself. then the oil under pressure sent through
the control valve to cylinder. the contol valve is electricaly operated by a
switch connected with gear change lever.
Clutch components:-
1.
clutch with drow mechanism
2.
clutch plate 3.
clutch lining
Fluid coupling:- the operation of
the can be understood from the simplified sketch. which shown driven input
shaft having a two bladed padddle mounted within a casing filled with oil of a
medium viscosity and the casing is integrate with the o/p shaft.
Clutch trouble shooting:-
1.
clutch slipping:- this may be caused by
a.
facing of the worn out remedy is eigther replace
facing or new clutch plate should be installed.
b.
clutch adjustment may be faulty remedy is just
adjecent the clutch.
c.
pressure lever may blind, remedy is just adjust them
properly.
d.
clutch plate be
blinding or hitting against floor board, remedy is just adjust it.
2.
Clutch draging:- this is caused by
a.
clutch disingagement being to tight remedy is that it
should be released
b.
clutch pedal improperly adjusted remedy is adjust
properly
c.
mis alignment remedy is to correct it, with the help
of dial indicator.
Clutch grabbing:- It may be caused by
a.
clutch pedal sticking remedy is to adjust the clutch
b.
Imperfect alignment , remedy is to make necessary
corresponds and properly lining up of motor clutch and transmission
c.
pressure plate
or clutch plate badly warped , worm out or damaged.
Sliding mesh gear box:- this system consist of a counter shaft having
gear on it infixed and reducing diameter from and always having mesh with
clutch gear.
Constant mesh gear box:- It is similar to the
sliding mesh gear box only diff is that all the gear are in constant mesh with
corresponding gear on counter shaft.
Torque convertor:- In torque converter
fluid motion gives torque.
Free pedal unit:- In some vehicle a free wheel unit is fitted
to the main shat behind the gear box which allow the drive from main shaft to
propeller shaft but prevent drive being transmitted from the propeller shaft to
main shaft.
Gear box trouble shooting:- the common fault on
gear box and their cause are as given under
a.
transmission
noisy in neutral
b.
transmission
noise in gear while driving
c.
transmission leaks
d.
transmission
difficults shifting into gear
e.
transmission sticking in gear
f.
transmission slipping out of gear
Propeller shaft:- propeller shaft transmit power from gear box
to the rear axel . It consist of main parts – shaft , universal joints , slip
joints
Universal joint:- a universal joint is a form of mechanical connection b/w two
shaft giving a positive drive while following angular movement of one and both
of shaft.
Propeller shaft trouble shooting:-
vibration, squeak , metallic rathe , cleak or grow , lubricant loose at
joint.
Rear axel trouble shooting:- axel noisy , excessive hash
Results:-
We have successfully studies faults in transmission system .
11. :- The construction and
the principle of this
Experiment
No : 07
Object: -
To study the piston ,piston rings, their repair and
replacement.
Piston:-
It is cylindrical plug that moves up and down in engine
cylinder. It is attached to the small end of the connecting rodby means of a
piston pin. Its diameter is slightly smaller than that of the cylinder. The
space between the cylinder wall and the piston is called piston clearance. The
purpose of the clearance is to avoid seizing of the piston in cylinder and to
provide a film of lubricant between piston and cylinder wall.
Type of
pistons:-
Based on specific requirement of a particular engine and
other considerations of the piston are designed in different forms and shapes
are following:
1.
Deflection head piston:
The head of the piston is raised upward. It consists
of two regions A and B. The fresh charge of air-fuel mixture enters at A and is
deflected upward within the cylinder during suction stroke.
2.
Combustion chamber type
piston:
This type of piston has a cavity on the top which
serves as a portion for combustion chamber. Profile of cavity provides turbulence
of air-fuel mixture.
3.
Domed and depression
heated piston:
This type of piston is provided with cavities in their
head to accommodate the valves during the operation.The head of the piston may
be flat or domed shaped.
Piston
Clearance:-
The piston clearance is
made of aluminium alloy whereas the material used for all the cylinder
is cast iron. The two different metals have unequal coefficient of expansion
which causes engine slip. So,following
are the methods to maintain proper clearance.
(i)Providing head dam:
to keep the heat away from the piston, a groove is cut near the top of the
piston.This groove is known as Heat Dam.
(ii)Provide slots in
the piston: these slots may be horizontal, vertical or T-type. They reduce
the path for heat travelling from the
piston head to the piston skirt.
(iii)Cam ground piston:Due
to providing the bushes for mounting the piston pin in the wall of
thepiston,there is unequal thickness or the amount of the metal with piston
wall. When heated there will be unequal expansion in the piston diameter which
produce engine knock.
(iv)Wire-wound piston:
few pistons such as split or camground type are provided with the bond of steel
wire between the piston and the oil controlled ring grove.
(v)Bi-metal piston:this
piston is made from two metals aluminium and steel. The skirt is made of steel
in which aluminium is casted to form the boses. The steel has very small
expansion when heated thereby obtaining smaller clearance of the piston.
(vi)Piston with
special alloy:with greater clearance the engine produces more noise in cold
conditions . A fine clearance may be used without risk of seizure by use of
special alloys.
(1)’Lo-Ex’ alloy (2)Invar alloy
(vii)Special pistons:
the surface of the modern pistons are anodized or treated with a coating of tin
or ZnO2. The special construction control clearance as well as the expansion of
piston in addition to its own advantage:
(a)oil
cooled piston
(b)inserted
rings carries piston
(c)offset
piston
(d)heat
shielded piston
(e)two piece
piston
Piston Ring:-
A.
Function of piston ring:-
·
To prevent leakage of the compressed and expanding gases
above the piston into the crank.
·
To control and provide the lubricating oil between the piston
and cylinder wall.
·
To scrap out the unnecessary particles and excessive
lubricating oil from the cylinder.
B. Piston ring gap:- To maintain the seat between the piston and the
cylinder walls a slight radial pressure is necessary which is produced to
provide slightly greater diameter of the
ring than the bore in which they work. Therefore to mount the ring into piston,
a gap is essential.
C. Piston ring points:- Rings for automotive engines usually
have butt-joint , but in some cases the joints may be lapped, angled or of the
scaled type. While placing rings into piston the joints should be staggered so
that the compression from combustion chamber may be prevented to be leaked by
piston skirt.
D. Piston ring materials:- A ring should have excellent heat
wear resisting and elastic qualities.
Therefore fine grained alloys of cast iron provide superior to any other
metal used for this purpose.
E. Types of piston rings:- A piston consists of a set of piston
rings. There may be two three or four number of rings in a set. Actually there
are two types of piston rings as described under:
(a)Compression or gas rings:The top two
rings are called compression rings,they prevent the leakage of the gases which
are under pressure from the combustion chamber to the crank case.
(b)Oil regulation rings:The bottom ring in
case of three rings set or the two bottom rings ina four set of piston ringsare
called oil regulation rings. They scrap the excess of lubricating oil from the
cylinder wall and deliver it through the ring slot and piston oil drain holes to
oil pan.
Service
pistons and rings:-
After separating the pistons and rods, the rings are removed
from the pistons with the help of special ring expander services of these parts
include piston cleaning , piston inspection , ring grove repair , attaching rods
and pistons.
(i)Piston cleaning:-
It is possible to reverse the piston thereby its surface should be cleaned carefully. Avoid the use of wire bush
and caustic solutions because they may spoil the surface of the piston.
(ii)Piston Inspection:-
check the piston for crank wear, scuff scored , skirts, ring loud, pin bosses,
head and worn rings groove. If there is a major defect discard the piston. Worn
ring grooves can be repaired for which oversized rings can be recommended.
(iii)Piston groove
repair:-If the piston is in good condition only the tap groove has work out
due to high tank and pressure, then it can be repaired.
(iv)Selection of new
piston:-The pistons are made avoidable in a number of size. With use of
oversize the respective cylinder are only finished accordingly.
(v)Service Piston
rings:-The ring once used should be discarded because the old rings will
not seat properly to provided scaling. If the rings are sticking in the grove,
a special compound can be sprayed into the running engine through carburater.
If the cylinder wall are only slightly tampered are out of
round then standard size rings can be used. Theses rings should have greater
tension and flexibility so that they mayfollow the changing contours of the
walls and provide desired scaling.
(vi)Fitting Piston
Ring:-Ring are fitted to the cylinder as well as to the piston . They are
available in different standard and oversize which are packed with intrusion in
sets. First step is to fit the ring in the cylinder and push it down to the lower
limit of travel and measure the ring gap with seller gauge. If the ring gap is
wrong it means the rings are of wrong size packed in the set. Avoid filling the
ring ends because it can remove some of the ring coatingand cause early
failure.
After testing the rings in the cylinder check them in the
grooves of piston. The rings should roll completely in the grooves without
binding. If they are tight the radial pressure will be impaired.If too slack ,
oil pumping will be inevitable result.
If still tight them rub-down on the sideof the ring with fine energy paper on
surface plate.
(vii)Attaching rods
and pistons:-Before fitting therings attach the rods and pistons by means
of piston rings be sure that parts match as in the original assembly. Arrange
the piston in the correct position in the rod.
If the rod and piston are provided with lock bolt system,put
the piston through the piston rod and lock the pin by tightening the bolts.
(viii)Reinstalling
piston and rod assemblies:- After attaching the rod and piston and
installing the rings presuming the cylinder bore is already true, set the rings
in their proper position and dip the assembly in lubricating oil. Compress the
rings into the groove with a piston ring compressor. Cover the rod bolts with
rubber hose and push the piston down into the cylinder.
Now strike the piston head with the wooden handle of a hammer
and gets the piston slid in. Check the direction of the pistonwith help of a
mark provided on piston head. Be sure that the big end of the rod is seating on
the crank pin.