Ledger

Issue date: 4/20/06 Section: Word Jumble

Across
5. A manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe A: exhaustmanifold
9. Device that regulates the flow of gases or liquids through piping by opening or closing ports A: valve
11. A solid cylinder or disk that fits snugly into a larger cylinder and moves under fluid pressure A: piston
12. A taut rubber belt that transfers torque from the crankshaft to the shaft of the cooling fan A: fanbelt
13. A rotating shaft A: crankshaft
14. A petroleum derivative A: oil
15. Provides the spark to ignite the fuel A: ignition

Down
1. An engine shaft fitted with a cam or cams A: camshaft
2. A fluid that draws off heat by circulating through an engine A: coolant
3. A device used to produce an explosive mixture of vaporized fuel and air A: carburetor
4. An opening by which a fluid is admitted into a container or conduit A: intake
5. A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion A: engine
6. An automotive passive restraint A: airbag
7. A device that applies electric current in proper sequence to the spark plugs A: distrubutor
8. A cooling device through which water circulates A: radiator
10. A device inserted in the head of an internal-combustion engine cylinder that ignites the fuel mixture A: sparkplug

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