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Mechancial Principles

Many components within a typical street rod operate on mechanical principles.  To help in understanding and building a street rod, knowing a few of these principles makes the job much easier.  

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Learn about the three major types of levers.

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Define the term air-fuel ratio.

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Learn about engine compression ratio.

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Follow the timing events of a four cycle
engine.

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Learn the correct terms of the camshaft lobe.

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See the correct definition of
horsepower.

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See how HP and Torque change with RPM.

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Learn the definition of rocker arm ratio.

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 how antifreeze changes freezing and boiling points of engine coolant.

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FiFind out how incorrect air-fuel ratios pollute our air.

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See how friction relates to building street rods.

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