Name the type of cylinder head from the given figure.
Name the type of cylinder head from the given figure. Correct Answer ‘F’ Head
The cylinder head is made of a single casting. It is bolted on the top of the cylinder block. It has passage for oil and water circulation. It also accommodates valves, spark plugs and heater plug.
Material: Cast iron, aluminium alloys
Types of cylinder head: According to valve arrangement, there are four types of cylinder heads.
- I head engine
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- L head engine
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- F head engine
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- T head engine
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