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Explore typical oil systems in piston engines, from distribution to lubrication, including wet and dry sump setups. Learn about bearing locations, lubrication mechanisms, and gear pump dynamics. Dive deeper into the inner workings of engine blocks for various vehicles.
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TYPICAL OIL SYSTEMS Piston Engines Distribution and Lubrication
Pump Filter SUMP ‘WET’ SUMP SYSTEM Engine Block Common for most vehicles TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM - PISTON ENGINE
Pump Filter Tank Scavenge Pump SUMP ‘DRY’ SUMP SYSTEM Engine Block High Performance/Rally vehicles and Aircraft TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM - PISTON ENGINE
Let’s take a closer look at what happens here TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM – Distribution
3 2 4 1 No 4 Piston No 3 Piston No 2 Piston No 1 Piston Rear Bearing Support Bearing Support Bearing Support Bearing Support Front Bearing Support CRANKSHAFT FROM A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM – Bearing Locations/Lubrication
Con Rod Big End Oil Splash Oil Splash Plain Bearing Lubricating Oil Film Oil Distribution Groove Internal Oil Feed Crankshaft Oil Splash Oil Splash TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM – Bearing Lubrication
Pump Body ‘Kidney’ Ports Driven Gear Driving Gear Yellow = Inlet Flow Red = Outlet Flow Pump Assembly – (end plate removed) Rotating Parts Kidney Ports TYPICAL OIL SYSTEM - Internal Gear Type Pump