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DRY SUMP LUBRICATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dry sump
1, record 1, English, dry%20sump
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - dry%20sump
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dry sump engine
- dry sump lubrication
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carter sec
1, record 1, French, carter%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - carter%20sec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motocicletas y motos de nieve
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cárter seco
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%A1rter%20seco
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dry sump lubrication
1, record 2, English, dry%20sump%20lubrication
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Dry sump lubrication utilizes the motorcycle's main frame member as oil tank.... 2, record 2, English, - dry%20sump%20lubrication
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lubrification à carter sec
1, record 2, French, lubrification%20%C3%A0%20carter%20sec
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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