The Progression of the Gasoline Powered Engine

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The gasoline powered internal combustion engine has changed the way we live. It has made it possible for us to work more efficiently, get from place to place faster, and it has revolutionized the way we spend our leisure time. The invention of the gasoline engine has made it possible for people to enjoy sports that could have never been dreamed up before. So, the question in mind is how has the progression of the gasoline powered engine been adapted to go from automobiles and industry to motor sports, specifically ATV riding and racing. An internal combustion engine is an engine that uses fuel and air to create a small explosion in a combustion chamber. Gasoline is a slow burning combustible liquid that when mixed with air becomes explosive. This explosion is what gives the engine its power to move. This combustion causes the expansion of high temperature and pressure to apply direct force to certain components of an engine thereby allowing certain components to move together to make the engine run. (Internal-Combustion Engine, 2007, p. 2) There are four main components to a small gasoline engine: the fuel system, the ignition system, the cylinder block, and the cooling system. The fuel system consists of the fuel tank, the fuel pump, and the carburetor. The fuel tank is where the gasoline is stored until it enters the carburetor. The fuel pump moves the gasoline through the fuel lines and into the carburetor. The carburetor is where the proper amount of air and gasoline is mixed to create the perfect explosion. The ignition system is where the spark is created. The ignition produces a high voltage spark that sets off the combustion needed to start the engine. The battery is used to activate this, and a spark... ... middle of paper ... ... They have gone through suspension changes, engine changes, chassis changes, and tire changes. All of these design changes have been designed to make the ATV a better vehicle for recreation and racing. "The History of the Automobile - Gas Engines." Inventors. Web. 06 Feb. 2011. . The internal-combustion engine is any engine that uses an explosion of fuel to move the parts of the engine, specifically the pistons. The piston movement then moves the crankshaft, thus moving the vehicle. The different types of fuels used in an internal-combustion engine are gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. Engine designs for cars have been adapted over the years to include motorcycles and ATVs. Over the years, engine designers continued to make changes to make the gasoline engine one of the most efficient machines.

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