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    The Cooling System

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    What does it do?
     Maintains a constant engine operating
    temperature
     It removes excess combustion heat to
    prevent engine damage
     Also speeds engine warm-up
     Lubricates water pump
    Cooling system types
     Liquid cooling  Air cooling
     Surrounds the  Circulates air over
    cylinder with coolant cooling fins on the
    cylinders
     Is circulated through
     Can be found on
    the water jackets by motorcycles, lawn
    the water pump mowers, and a few
     No hot high-performance
    spots/constant cars.
    temperature  Can not maintain as
    constant a temp as
    liquid cooled engines
     Lightweight/cheaper
    Liquid cooling Advantages
     More precise control of engine
    operating temperature
     Less temperature variation inside
    engine
     Reduced exhaust emissions because of
    better temperature control.
     Improved heater operation to warm
    passengers
    Basic Cooling system
     Water pump:
     Forces coolant through the engine and other
    system parts
     Radiator hoses:
     Connect the engine to the radiator
     Radiator:
     Transfers engine coolant heat to outside
    air
     Radiator cap regulates pressure
    Basic Cooling System
     Fan:
     Draws air through the radiator
     Thermostat:
     Controls coolant flow and engine operating
    temperature
     Heater:
     Provides warm air for passengers
    Cooling System
    4 Functions of Antifreeze
     Prevents winter freeze up
     Prevents rust and corrosion
     It provides a protective film on part surfaces.
     Lubricates the water pump
     Cools the engine
     Antifreeze conducts heat better than water and
    therefore cools the engine better
     Higher boiling point than water alone
     Boiling point rises 3 degrees for every PSI!
    Coolant mixture
     50/50 mix is best for most conditions
     Will provide protection from ice formation
    to about -34°C (-37°F)
     Very cold climates may need higher
    ratios of antifreeze
    Reaching operating
    temperature quickly… or else!
     Poor combustion
     Part wear
     Oil contamination
     Reduced fuel economy
     Increased emissions
    The Thermostat
     Senses engine temperature and
    controls coolant flow through the
    radiator.
     It reduces coolant flow when the engine
    is cold
     It increases coolant flow when the engine
    is hot
    The Thermostat
     Can be located at either the coolant
    inlet or outlet on the engine.
     Normally fits under a thermostat
    housing
    Thermostat rating
     Stamped on the thermostat to indicate
    the operating range
     Normal ratings are between 180°F and
    195°F (82°C and 91°C)
     Higher thermostat heat ranges are used
    in modern autos because they reduce
    exhaust emissions and increase
    combustion efficiency
    Thermostat Operation
     When the engine is cold, the thermostat
    is closed and the coolant cannot
    circulate through the radiator.
     Instead the coolant circulates around
    inside the engine until the engine is
    warm
    Thermostat Operation
     The thermostat has a wax filled
    pellet contained in a cylinder and
    piston assembly
     When the thermostat is heated,
    the pellet expands and pushes
    the valve open.
     Coolant then flows past the
    thermostat
    Wax pellet cut away
    Thermostat Operation
     As the pellet and thermostat cool, spring
    tension overcomes the pellet expansion and
    the valve closes
     The thermostat will open gradually as
    the heat melts the wax pellet
     This gives a the engine a very
    consistent operating temperature
     Usually between 180°F and 210°F
    Testing Coolant
     Check water/antifreeze mix with
    hydrometer
     Check conductivity with multimeter
     Check Acidity with test strips
    Check water pump
     water pump leaks by weep hole?
     water pump creates flow?
     water pump makes noise?

     Check Thermostat is working!


    Chapter 40 p.730
    Review Questions #1-15 p.749
    Cooling System Quiz
    1. Why are air cooled engines used?
    2. What is the typical radiator cap pressure?
    3. What is a thermostat and what is its job?
    4. Why is it important for an engine to warm
    up rapidly?
    5. What is one advantage of water cooled
    engines over air cooled?

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