Prerequisite
None
Location
McKenzie's Barbeque & Burgers Conroe, 1501 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301, USA
Class Overview
This class will introduce the students to the different components of an engine and how they work together to create combustion. We will also cover different types of fuel systems, the methods of cooling an engine, and how an exhaust works.
Note:
Many topics that are discussed in this class relate to cars and other vehicles as ATVs and UTVs are essentially miniature vehicles.
About the Course
Introduction and Overview
Joe and Nathaniel
Goals for class
Types of Off-road vehicles
ATV
Dirt bike/Motocross
UTV or Side-by-Side (SxS)
What does an engine do?
How combustion works
Engine Types
2 stroke v. 4 stroke
Single cylinder vs. V-twin
Engine Components
Cylinder
Piston/Rings
Valves
Crank
Cam/Timing Chains
Fuel System
Carbureted and Fuel Injection
Fuel delivery
Cooling an engine
Air vs. Water cooled
Thermostat function
Radiator and Coolant
Water pump