How Do You Build An Internal Combustion Engine?
Building an internal combustion engine requires that you have at least basic mechanical knowledge. When working with 4-stroke internal combustion engines, you must understand four systems: intake, compression, combustion and exhaust. The intake stroke pulls in a fuel and air mixture, and the compression stroke compresses the mixture. The mixture is then fired by one spark from the spark plug, and any extra gaseous matter is disposed of through the exhaust. Step 1 Install the crankshaft, the camshaft sprocket on the cam, and then install the cam into the engine block. Step 2 Install the timing chain or belt. Make sure the timing marks line up. Internal combustion engines have different kinds of timing marks. Step 3 Install the pistons and rods with the ring compressor. Cover the ends of the rods with a rubber hose so as not to scratch the cylinder walls. Install the rear main seal using a little oil on the inside lip of the seal. Install the oil pump after priming it with oil. Step 4 In
