What is the Function of an Engine Cylinder Head?
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The functions of an engine cylinder head are: 1. To seal the upper part of the cylinder and form the combustion chamber; 2. To serve as a support for the camshaft, rocker arm shaft, and intake/exhaust pipes; 3. To draw air into the cylinder, where the spark plug ignites the combustible air-fuel mixture, driving the piston to perform work and expelling exhaust gases through the exhaust pipe. Common types of engine cylinder heads include: 1. Side-valve engine cylinder heads, which are cast with water jackets, inlet and outlet holes, spark plug holes, bolt holes, and combustion chambers; 2. Overhead-valve engine cylinder heads, which, in addition to cooling water jackets, feature valve mechanisms, intake and exhaust passages. A common issue is improper valve clearance (too large or too small), leading to valve noise or failure of the camshaft position sensor on the cylinder head.