Across
- 2. The portion of the engine block that contains the cylinder bore.(2 words)
- 3. Connects the piston to the connecting rod.(2 words)
- 4. The portion of the engine block that contains the crankshaft.
- 6. The major rotating part of the engine.
- 8. When the rope is pulled it starts the engine.(2 words)
- 12. Mechanism on the camshaft, makes cranking easier.(2 words)
- 13. Attaches the piston to the crankshaft.(2 words)
- 14. Transfer motion from the valve lifters to the rocker arms,
- 15. Keeps all engine parts in alignment.(2 words)
- 16. Prevent leakage of oil from the areas where the crankshaft and crankcase come together.(2 Words)
- 17. Piston Rings that gradually work their way around in the piston grooves.(2 words)
Down
- 1. Use rollers or balls to reduce friction.(2 words)
- 5. Fastened to the crankshaft. When rotating, it's weight smooths operation.
- 7. The low area of of the engine block. May be called an oil pan.
- 9. Moves up and down in the cylinder.
- 10. Closes the valves.(2 words)
- 11. Keep the compressed air-fuel mixture and the burning gases above the piston.(2 words)
- 13. Opens the valves.
