3. 3 and 4-cylinder engines
In the following tables, we'll review the fundamental quantities associated with 3- and 4-cylinder engines, the differences between petrol and diesel engines, and the key parameters for acycling. The formulas are generally given in their approximate form, as these are the ones used by the engineer. Error levels are not mentioned, but are in most cases less than a few percent.
3.1 Forces and moments applied to the 4/3-cylinder engine block
Tables 3 and 4 show the forces and moments applied to the 4-cylinder and 3-cylinder engine blocks respectively.
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- Reciprocating internal combustion engines – Designation of the direction of rotation and of cylinders and valves in cylinder heads, and definition of right- and left-hand in-line engines and locations on an engine. - NF ISO 1204 - 1999
- Reciprocating internal combustion engines – Performance – Part 3: test measurements. - NF ISO 3046-3 - 2006
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