If you have to operate a large industrial machinery, you may need spare parts from time to time for the maintenance of a diesel engine. Since there are thousands of different types of parts, identifying the correct ones may not be easy for you. Some major parts include gaskets, piston rings, and cylinder heads to name a few. Let’s find out more about these parts.
The cylinder head makes the top seal for the base and also contains the exhaust valves, combustion chamber, linkages and fuel injector. The head gasket seals the gasket. The piston is part of reciprocating engines, pneumatic cylinders, and gas compressors, among other parts.
The cylinder contains the moving part. This chamber is gas-tight with the help of piston rings. The function of the part is to transfer power to the crankshaft through a piston rod or connecting rod.
The function of an oil filter is to filter contaminants from mobile oil, hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, and transmission oil. Almost all types of hydraulic machinery use oil filters.
The electrical system of an engine is powered by the alternator. This generator is also responsible for recharging the battery while your vehicle or engine is running. Apart from this, the alternator helps to regulate the current that is transmitted to the battery. Therefore, the battery is not overcharged.
Most diesel engines need to reach RPM between 150 and 250 to start. In other words, the starting system generates enough force to obtain the required starting speed. When the engine turns the flywheel, the crankshaft turns and causes the piston to move at the same time.
Basically, a solenoid valve is a type of electromechanical valve that is powered by electric current. Also, the solenoid generates a magnetic field in response to the electrical current. This magnetic field changes the state of the solenoid valve, causing the valve to open or close.
The glow plug is a type of heating device that helps start a diesel engine. This pencil-like metal features a heating element that heats up due to electrical resistance. As a result, it generates light. The fuel injector spray pattern impinges on the glow plug. And this causes the fuel to catch fire when the engine is not hot enough to run properly.
An O-ring is also called an O-ring or packing seal. This is a type of mechanical joint that looks like a toroid. This elastomeric loop has a round cross section. It is made to be placed in a groove and compressed, which creates a seal.
In short, this was a brief description of some of the most common parts of a diesel engine. If you need to buy these parts, make sure you buy from a reputable brand. In other words, you should go for genuine parts only if you want your diesel engine to stand the test of time. If the parts are not original, your vehicle will not continue to function without problems.