Thinking Tinker

Had a pretty interesting week in school and I know it's a monday, so this post is a little back-dated, but at least I'm making an effort to update everyone on what's happening here, ain't I? :) Basically, we had to dismantle an engine, identify each individual component, the material it's made out of, method it was made (die casting, sand casting, turning, forging, etc etc.) and reasons for materials and method of production. Really enjoyed this "hands-on" session. Here's the aftermath of the dismantling. :P



Piston with carbon steel piston rings attached to the connecting rod by the grudgeon pin. ;)



After we're done, assembly followed of course. This is wat the inside of a 4 stroke engine looks like with the cover off. Good thing it still works after my tinkering!




Also made a trip to the scenic Lake District on Saturday, but I won't be posting all the pictures presently. In the process of gathering them all in from the multitudes of cameras witnessed to be snapping away on site that day ;) Here's a little teaser from my own cam :