DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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CYLINDER BLOCK
The cylinder block is made of nodular cast iron.
For increased cylinder block rigidity and noise
and vibration reduction, a 5 mm (0.2 inch) thick
steel stiffener plate attaches to the bottom.
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Figure 10 — Cylinder Block and Stiffener Plate
Main bearing caps are made of nodular cast iron
processed together with the cylinder block.
Tapped hole location, cast alignment nipples on
the block and caps and sleeves in the tapped
holes in the block ensure proper alignment at
installation. The block includes cylinder liners that
contact the coolant directly (wet liners). The
casting shape follows the contours of the
cylinders to increase rigidity and reduce noise.
1. Cylinder Block 2. Block Stiffener Plate
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