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DRY SUMP ENGINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

The XR600R has a powerful 591 cc dry sump engine, featuring Radial-Four-Valve Combustion chamber (RFVC) and dual carburetors for instant throttle response.

Key term(s)
  • dry sump engine
  • dry sump lubrication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Motos et motoneiges
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Dans ce type de graissage, l'huile-moteur n'est pas contenue dans le fond du carter, mais dans un réservoir séparé. Sur les XT 400 et 550, c'est la partie avant du cadre qui fait office de réservoir d'huile, [...]. Le graissage par carter sec offre deux gros avantages : meilleur refroidissement de l'huile, et absence de barbotage des pièces du moteur dans l'huile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Motocicletas y motos de nieve
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
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