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Description : My 1994 honda accord is smoking and won't go above 30 mph. Any ideas on what to check?

Last Answer : sounds like the catalytic converter (in between the exhaust manifold and tailpipe) is stopped up, needs changed.

Description : How to Build a Stirling Engine

Last Answer : How to Build a Stirling Engine How to Build a Stirling Engine A stirling engine is one of the easiest engines that can be constructed, in a household. At the same time, the stirling engine that you ... should make sure that the water does not seep into the engine as it may spoil the entire process.

Description : How to Repair an Engine Block

Last Answer : How to Repair an Engine Block For a motor enthusiast, one of the worst things that can happen is a cracked or broken engine block. While a person with a new or used car only a few years ... require you to insert some type of sealant or epoxy. Not all metal stitching kits require this added feature.

Description : How To Cook Food on Your Car Engine ?

Last Answer : How To Cook Food on Your Car Engine Feeling hungry while going for a long drive? You don't need to find any diners or restaurants to get some good eats. You can use your car engine to cook food ... get a filling meal. Just follow these instructions and you'll be able to cook yummy meals on the road.

Description : How does a turbocharger increase engine power?

Last Answer : How does a turbocharger increase engine power? The engine of a car, when driving uphill or traveling at high speed on the highway, experiences about the same as a runner at the end ... of compressed air also improves the combustion process, which positively affects the performance of the engine.

Description : Following are the components of jet engine

Last Answer : Following are the components of jet engine: 1. Air intakes 2. Compressors 3. Combustors 4. Turbines 5. Afterburners (reheat) 6. Nozzle 7. Bypass duct 8. Shaft

Description : Why engine power is measured in horsepower (HP) ?

Last Answer : James Watt compared engine output with that of work done by a horse. WD by horse = 746W.

Description : State the functions of following elements: i) Diesel engine system ii) Air intake system iii) Engine exhaust system iv) Engine starting system.

Last Answer : i) Diesel engine system:-  Four strokes Two strokes ii) Air intake system:- Air intake system is provided to supply air to engine cylinder for fuel combustion.  iii) Engine exhaust system ... provided to rotate the engine initially until the firing starts and engine run under its own power. 

Last Answer : In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly 28 to 30 kg.

Last Answer : The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to facilitate in taking turns.

Description : The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is?

Last Answer : The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is single acting non-condensing type.