ME471

 

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING



Engine And Fuel System-Introduction : General classification of vehicles- major parts-Petrol and Diesel Engines - their working- Cooling, lubrication and electrical system-Types of cooling - Transmission Systems


Need for clutch - Type of clutches - Mechanical details


Brakes, Wheels And Suspension System-Principle of braking, Mechanical brake system, Hydraulic and pneumatic brakes - drum and disc brakes - power assisted brakes. Wheels - tyres wheel alignment, tyre specification - tyre wear and maintenance


Suspension system : Purpose and characteristics- rigid axle suspension system, and torsion bar – Steering-Principle of Steering , Ackerman principle of correct steering , center point steering , steering geometry


Maintenance, Servicing and tuning up on engine, Faultfinding and remedy.

 

REFERENCES

  1. Narang, G.B.S., "Automobile Engineering", Khanna Publishers, 1991.

  2. Joseph Heitner., "Automotive Mechanics", 2nd Edition, East West press. 1989.

  3. Kirpal Singh, "Automobile Engineering", Vol I & Vol II, Standard Publishers,Delhi, 1998.