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Choke Valve
A choke valve, or simply choke, is a device that restricts the amount of air that enters the carburetor, altering the ratio of fuel to air.
created: Mar 3, 2010 - last edited: Mar 3, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemClutch
A clutch is a device that engages and disengages transmission from the engine. In manual transmissions, the clutch is activated by the driver through the clutch pedal. The clutch has many componen
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 3, 2009 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch Cable
The clutch cable is a cable connected to the clutch pedal and the clutch release fork. When the pedal is pressed, the cable pulls the fork, releasing the clutch pressure plate.
created: Jun 8, 2010 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch cable is binding
The clutch cable may bind to other parts, causing the clutch pedal to not fully return to its starting position.
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch cable is worn
A worn clutch cable can stretch and lose the tension it requires to operate properly. With a loss of tension, the clutch pedal may not fully return to its starting position. The cable can wear under n
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch disc is fluid contaminated
If the clutch disc is contaminated by oil, dirt or other fluid, it my not be able to fully engage with the flywheel. This will cause the engine to rev without any gain in speed.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch disc is worn
The clutch disc is covered with a friction material the helps hold it against the flywheel. If this material wears out, it become harder to hold the disc and flywheel together. This will make the engi
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 8, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch disc not fully engaging
When the clutch disc engages the flywheel, the engine power is transferred to the transmission. If the disc is does not fully engage, the engine will rev without power being transferred to the wheels.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 10, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch Disk
The clutch disk is a disk that connects the crankshaft to the transmission. The disk is engaged by the engine flywheel when the clutch pedal is pressed. The clutch disk is found primarily on manual
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: Transmission and ClutchClutch Pedal
The clutch pedal is a pedal, on automobiles with manual transmissions, that engages the engine flywheel to the clutch disc. It is used to change gears in manual transmissions.
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: Transmission and Clutch
