The role of the cylinder block mainly includes the following aspects:
Supporting and fixing the engine: The cylinder block is the main body of the engine, which provides the foundation for the engine to support and fix, so that the engine can be stably installed on the chassis of the car.
Closed cylinder: There is a cylinder inside the cylinder block, the cylinder is an important part of the engine, it is used to close the working space of the cylinder, so that the fuel and air can be mixed and burned in this space.
Bearing and transmitting force: The cylinder block is an important part of the engine's force, which bears the combustion pressure, the weight of the piston and connecting rods, etc., and at the same time transmits these forces to the chassis to enable the engine to run normally.
Cooling and lubrication: The cylinder block is equipped with cooling water channels and lubricating oil channels, which can ensure reliable cooling and lubrication of parts working and moving at high speed under high temperatures, so as to ensure the normal operation of the engine.
Installation accessories: There are also various accessories installed on the cylinder block, such as crankshafts, camshafts, valve trains, etc., which need to be installed on different parts of the cylinder block.
To sum up, the role of the cylinder block is to support and secure the engine, close the cylinder, bear and transmit force, cool and lubricate, and install accessories, etc. These functions are to ensure the normal operation of the engine, so as to ensure the power and economy of the car.