just the casing the block that surrounds the camshaft so you can see the motor function or what other see thru material could be used to make it that with stands the sort of heat and still be able to see thru after its been exsposed to heat
2007-09-19 15:47:43 · 9 answers · asked by lizzardbutt4u 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it could be done you couldn't see anything because the oil splashing around would coat the inside surface.
2007-09-19 15:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by Stop Sine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen a full sized car engine with a see-thru block before, but when I was in high school the shop teacher had a small single cylinder 4 cycle engine (maybe the size if a large weed eater engine or so) that was see thru, and it ran. He used it for teaching purposes. I don't know the exact material used, but it appeared to be an acrylic or plastic. And as for the oil, clean oil is almost transparent. But it gets black when dirty.
The engine that my shop teacher used would run up to around 1,500rpm or so. Idle was around 350rpm. The block, head, intake, carb, and oil pan were all clear. But the parts like piston, crank,rods,valves, and carb parts, were normal parts.
It was really neat to see it running.
I have no idea where he got it from though.
2007-09-19 17:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an engine that you can see through for learning purposes, I know that there have been plastic model kits made of V-8 engines. You would put them together and watch the parts move as you turned the crank. Now, if you want a real engine that you could see through, glass might be difficult, and extremly heavy. What other see-through material? How about diamond? Besides the price, it would work very well.
2007-09-19 16:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by blackcobra487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible with today's technology, although not the glass or plastic your used to. I've seen a video of the actual combustion of diesel fuel from a camera mounted beneath a piston with a clear "top". This was done with high speed video and was clear as day. I'm sure it can be done with all aspects of the engine BUT expensive.
2007-09-19 16:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motor oil spashing around would fog up the glass or plastic fairly quickly even if you could build it....some model makers offer kits with visible components that are run by electric motors like this one of a 426 Hemi...
http://shopping.discovery.com/product-63569.html?jzid=40587982-0-0
2007-09-19 16:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything is possible. But it would be highly impractical even as a learning tool.
If all you wanted to do was see the movement inside the engine you could build the entire thing out of plastic and just run it slower and under less stress.
2007-09-19 16:01:23 · answer #6 · answered by mccoyblues 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of many engine parts being made of porcelain(which is basically glass). As far as you being able to watch the internals...maybe for a very short time because the oil and coolant will eventually block your view!
2007-09-20 14:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by havetowait 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, anythings possible
2007-09-19 15:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could in theory but, it couldn't be used to power a car.
2007-09-19 15:55:02 · answer #9 · answered by godzilla74114 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋