Internal Combustion Engine that are used in cars are made of thousands of components, but each of which is part of engine system or engine mechanism.  These components have a role to engine work.

But then, what are the major components of Internal Combustion Engine? Read on to find out!

WHAT IS AN ENGINE? An engine is also known as a piston engine because it uses pistons that are aided by a crankshaft to convert heat energy into useful mechanical work. 

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF AN ENGINE

1. Cylinder block;
2. Cylinder head;
3. Crankcase;
4. Sump;
5. Piston;
6. Piston rings;
7. Gudgeon-pin;
8. Connecting rod;
9. Crankshaft;
10. Crankshaft journals;

An Engine Components:

a – exhaust camshaft; b – cooling water jacket; c – inlet camshaft; d – valves; e – piston; f – connecting rod; g – crankshaft; s – spark.