Cylinder Block

Single Cylinder Block:-

V type Cylinder Block:-

Cylinder Block:-

        The cylinder block is one of the major parts of an IC engine. on the top, it is connected to cylinder head and to the sump at the bottom. it houses the cylinder,provision for engine oils, water jackets etc. previously it was made of cast iron. nowadays aluminium alloys containing silicon is used.

    

         A cylinder block is an integrated structure comprising the cylinder(s) of a reciprocating engine and often some or all of their associated surrounding structures (coolant passages, intake and exhaust passages and ports, and crankcase).