03 Feb 12 What Color was the Engine Smoke?
Car troubles — nobody wants to experience them, but the fact is they happen. A smoking engine is a common car problem that can occur for multiple reasons and be different colors. The color of smoke can help you determine the problem you are experiencing. Coolant water entering the combustion chamber usually creates white smoke. You can experience grey smoke from water and fuel entering the combustion chamber. Blue smoke can occur from oil getting into the cylinder and black smoke can be from too much fuel being injected in the engine. These aren’t the only reasons an engine can smoke and determining the problem may not be as simple as knowing the color of your engine smoke. Some problems may be an easy fix while others will require a professional mechanic. If the problem is an easy fix and you have the knowledge to make the repairs, there are some precautions you should take. One safety precaution is to wear fire-resistant clothing, especially when working with a smoking engine. Minnesota Workwear has a wide selection of fire-resistant apparel including coveralls that provide you with full body protection. They also have other fire-resistant products such as shirts and pants. Fire-resistant clothing is very important for safety, but don’t forget the basics of safety. Having a first aid kit is always important. Don’t forget to wash your hands and other body parts that came in contact with liquids from your car. Saving money by making your own repairs is great, but make sure you are being safe too!
17 Jan 12 Starters: Just How Do They Work?
Also referred to as simply a starter, a starter motor is an electric motor responsible for stimulating an internal-combustion engine than can then be run by self-generated power. Up until 1919, car owners had to rely on manual cranks to kick start their engines. It was common for the individual starting the vehicle to experience injury. They really could have used some Carhartt Coveralls for protection! One year later, the electric automobile self-starter became a common feature, therefore allowing any owner, regardless of physical strength or ability, to start their car with little effort. Alright, enough history. So, just how does a starter motor work? The most popular starter today is the electric starter. It functions due to a magnet or wound motor with a starter solenoid mounted on top of it. In just the turn of a key, a current of electricity from the starting battery triggers a key-operated switch on the solenoid, which then, by use of a lever, pushes a gear. The gear aligns with another gear, which then turns flywheel (or device that stores rotational energy), and then starts the engine. The same mechanism is then disengaged as it pulls away from the first gear and then, the starter motor stops. So, very quickly, you’re up and running! Has this got your mind running about some issue with your starter? Tackle your project dressed in your best Carhartt apparel. Check out the selection at minnesotaworkwear.com where they feature top quality items such as Carhartt jackets. And make sure to tell them who sent you!
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