Articles on automotive topics
Can hydraulic motors run backwards? Hydraulic motors don’t care about forwards/reverse. What direction does a hydraulic motor rotate? As an industry standard a pump’s rotation is determined when viewed looking at the input shaft. If your viewing orientation is at the rear of the pump, the technical rotation of the pump is opposite the visual …
The weight of a car engine varies and has many components, but the average engine (not including the transmission) weighs around 350 pounds, or 158 kilograms. Car engines can weigh up to 1,000 pounds (432 kilograms). We buy a car to take us from one point to another. What is the weight of a V8 …
How much tax do you pay on electric cars? At a time when rising fuel costs can put a financial strain on many residential and business drivers, the lower cost of running an electric car is one of the main incentives to make the switch to electricity instead of fuel. The benefit of switching electricity …
Do new cars rust? Older vehicles were very prone to rust, but new cars have different ways to fight against corrosion and have made massive strides. While they may be more rust resistant than rust proof, they do protect against corrosion better than ever before. Do modern cars get rust? It’s also worth asking your …
How much does a Eaton 13 speed transmission weight? EATON FULLER TRANSMISSION, 13 SPEED RTLO-18913A – AVAILABILITY: NORMALLY STOCKED ITEM. Torque Capacity = 1850 FT LBS. Weight Approx 716 LBS. How heavy is a semi transmission? You can expect an average transmission weight to be about 100 to 400 pounds (45 to 181 kg) or …
What happens if u dont change transmission fluid? If you don’t change your transmission fluid frequently, the dirty fluid will not serve as an effective lubricant and it won’t disperse heat well. This will cause wear and tear on the clutches and other parts of your transmission. How often do you really need to change …
If the current rises above a certain limit over a certain period of time, then the overload relay will trip, operating an auxiliary contact which interrupts the motor control circuit, de-energizing the contactor. This leads to the removal of the power to the motor. What would cause a motor to overload? Electrical overload or over-current …
Are inboard or outboard motors more reliable? But you may want to also consider maintenance and replacement costs, along with life expectancy of the motor design. Inboard motors, for example, tend to last longer than outboard motors. And maintenance requirements, based on hours of use, often favor the inboards. Which is better outboard or inboard …
Honda GCV engines offer a quiet, yet powerful and lightweight combination for a variety of demanding applications. Ideal for residential mowers and pressure washers, these engines pack a punch. Where are Honda GCV engines made? Moreover, the Kumamoto Factory, where the all-new GCV Series engines will be produced, adopted an automated assembly line for GCV …