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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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i am writing an essay and it doesnt neccecarily have to be an ls1 but at least an internal combusion. If any of you know of a good site that has information on how the engine work that would really help me. I do understand basics but just wanted to get a littlle detail.
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
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Just any internal combustion engine or do you want to know about a 2 stroke, 4 stroke, rotary, turbine, or radial?
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Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sroach20
That website helped me when I first jumped into this stuff.
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Keep in mind a pushrod engine is different in design. I enjoy looking at the cutaway of a pushrod, very easy to understand how all the components are working together.
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Kind of depends how much detail you want to get into.
What about 2 strokes? might be easier to explain (in detail). If you are interested you could probably find a cheap RC car (nitro) engine for cheap and just start taking it apart.

I would interview BigBronco for a source, Im sure he could tell you more than you need to know

How long is the paper? how detailed are you trying to get (fuel delivery, oil system...)?

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There was actually another thread with a great explanation on how it works.

Basically, it runs great when its dirty and low on gas. As soon as you clean it or fill it past half a tank, be prepared for something to break, because thats normally about the time.

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He wants to know what an engine does, not what you know how to do. sorry dude I had to. I knew someone was gonna say this.
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