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cylinder head [′sil·ən·dər ‚hed] (mechanical engineering) The cap that serves to close the end of the piston chamber of a reciprocating engine, pump, or compressor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If a plug is not torqued into the cylinder head, the tremendous heat generated cannot be transferred to the cylinder head. The original engine block and cylinder head of the Duesenberg Model J was designed by one of a speed-loving pair of brothers. In order to get direct injection, the fuel injectors are mounted in the cylinder head. |
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