Monday, February 10, 2014
Information on Different Motor Mounts for Cars
A vehicles engine and transmission is stabilized by the motor mount. A motor mount also keeps you from feeling the full vibration that an engine is capable of causing. Because of this, information on different motor mounts for cars can be beneficial.
Regular
A regular motor mount is simple in the way its designed. It has a metal plate, as well as an insulation block made from rubber. The rubber absorbs vibration, while the metal bracket of the mount is for engine support.
Hydro
Hydraulic motor mounts can be found on many vehicles, and have chambers with hydraulic fluid in them. These motor mounts are known for controlling engine noise and vibration and can often be found in luxury vehicles.
Internal Valving
Some hydraulic motor mounts are equipped with internal valving. Because of the way they function to control vibration changes according to the engines rpm, they are often erred to as switchable hydraulic mounts.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Information on a GM TH200 4R Transmission
The Turbo-Hydramatic 200 4-R was an automatic transmission with overdrive that was manufactured by General Motors. The TH200 4-R was produced and used in a variety of GM vehicles made between 1981 and 1990.
Identification
The identification tag on the TH200 4-R provides information about the transmissions production history. The first through third digits give the month and date of production. The fourth digit names the shift it was produced on. This is followed by a letter indicating the plant the transmission was made at. The TH200 4-R was manufactured at the Three Rivers and Warren, Michigan GM plants and in Windsor, Canada.
Specifications
The TH200 R-4 had a first gear ratio of 2.74-to-1 and a second gear ratio of 1.57-to-1. The third gear ratio was 1.00-to-1. The fourth gear was the overdrive with a .67-to-1 gear ratio.
Swapping TH200 4-R
The TH 200 4-R is a popular transmission to use to upgrade from an older transmission that is lacking an overdrive gear. The TH200 4-R is used by car enthusiasts to replace the earlier Powerglide and the TH350 model transmissions.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Small Engine Information
Small engines are found in several types of machines, including motorcycles, motorboats, chainsaws and jet skis. Like larger engines, small engines require routine maintenance and inspection. The biggest difference is the size of the small engines.
Tools
Several common tools are required to work on small engines, including screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers. Specialized tools, including computerized analyzers, compression gauges and power tools, may be necessary for complicated small engine repairs. Other types of testing devices may also need to be used to locate parts of the engine that need to be repaired or replaced.
Routine Maintenance
Small engine routine maintenance involves a checklist of engine parts to be inspected, including electrical systems, brakes, carburetors, plugs and fuel injection systems. While some routine maintenance inspections reveal minor repair work that needs to be done, others identify more extensive repairs that can take several hours to complete.
Make Up
Small engines are comprised of many parts that are similar to large engine components, including cooling systems, engine fluids, drive systems and electrical systems. Drive systems including clutches, transmissions and drive trains are integral parts of a small engine and require regular inspection.
