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crankcase Definition

crank·case (kraŋkkās′)

noun

the metal casing that encloses the crankshaft of an internal-combustion engine

crankcase Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Never place any part of an engine in a vise, including the crankcase.
  • have: Try and get a modem motorcycle to perform like that and you would soon have a crankcase full of swarf.
  • fabricate: Fabricated crankcases are more expensive to manufacture but are lighter and stronger.

Adjective modifier

  • low: The epoxy filler will keep water from entering the lower crankcase of the engine block, where the oil is.
  • rear: This is inside the lower right of the rear crankcase, just by the gear selector drum.
  • common: The 6 cylinder engine on display is a later version ( circa 1914 ) and is virtually two 3-cylinder engines sharing a common crankcase.

Modifies a noun

  • breather: To avoid pulling oil droplets through, an oil trap was placed inside the crankcase breather.
  • cover: That's odd: a couple screws are missing on the crankcase cover, along with some chunks of aluminum.
  • reed: It is equipped with a liquid cooled high performing engine with direct crankcase reed valve induction.
  • oil: Reduction gearing in the compressor its self would be for the oil pump only but this is usually lubricated via the comp crankcase oil.
  • pressure: This is when the crankcase pressure will push on the diaphram.
  • valve: The last intake modification is to get rid of the crankcase breather valve.

Noun used with modifier

  • aluminum: The new aluminum crankcase transmission holder with a plastic soundproof cover also makes a marked visual impact.
  • engine: The small rear rack and engine crankcase are also finished in chrome to complete the contemporary look of the bike.
  • alloy: BAUER uses a sturdy cast aluminum alloy crankcase on compressor frames through the 23 series.
  • cast: BAUER uses a sturdy cast aluminum alloy crankcase on compressor frames through the 23 series.
  • timing: What is unusual about my engine is that someone had fitted a four plate retainer, but to the timing side crankcase only.
  • iron: A rugged cast iron crankcase is used on the 25 and 28 series compressor frames.

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