State the different types of SI engine combustion chambers. Draw a neat sketch of any one.

State the different types of SI engine combustion chambers. Draw a neat sketch of any one.
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1) T Head Type Combustion chambers

2) L Head Type Combustion chambers

3) F- Head combustion chamber

4) Over head valve or I head combustion chamber

5) Hemispherical combustion chamber

6) Bathtub combustion chamber

7) Wedge shaped combustion chamber.


1) T Head Type Combustion chambers 

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2) L Head Type Combustion chambers

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3) F- Head combustion chamber

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4) Over head valve or I head combustion chamber

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