1. Automotive Engines
Part 2 (Block )

2. Major Parts
Cylinder Block
Lower End
Cylinder Head
Upper End

3. Cylinder Block Main structural component of the engine
Casting generally made out of iron or aluminum
Holds the crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and camshaft

4. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Deck
Cylinder head sealing surface

5. Deck

6. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Bell Housing
allows for transmission mounting

7. Bell Housing

8. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Oil Pan Rail
oil pan sealing surface

9. Oil Pan Rail

10. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Timing Cover –
covers timing set, may allow water pump mounting, may allow fuel pump mounting

11. Timing Cover

12. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Fuel Pump Boss –
allows for fuel pump mounting

13. Fuel Pump Boss

14. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
contains combustion gasses

15. Cylinder

16. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Lifter Valley –
returns oil to crankcase

17. Lifter Valley

18. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Lifter Bores –
controls movement of lifter

19. Lifter Bores

20. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Motor Mount Bosses –
Allows for engine mounting

21. Motor Mount Bosses

22. Cylinder Block - Surfaces
Main Bearing Saddle and Cap –
holds Crankshaft

23. Main Bearing Saddle and Cap

24. The End