noun
definition
The part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.
Examples of crankcase in a Sentence
To avoid pulling oil droplets through, an oil trap was placed inside the crankcase breather.
Never place any part of an engine in a vise, including the crankcase.
Try and get a modem motorcycle to perform like that and you would soon have a crankcase full of swarf.
The epoxy filler will keep water from entering the lower crankcase of the engine block, where the oil is.
This is inside the lower right of the rear crankcase, just by the gear selector drum.
The 6 cylinder engine on display is a later version (circa 1914) and is virtually two 3-cylinder engines sharing a common crankcase.
The new aluminum crankcase transmission holder with a plastic soundproof cover also makes a marked visual impact.
The small rear rack and engine crankcase are also finished in chrome to complete the contemporary look of the bike.
What is unusual about my engine is that someone had fitted a four plate retainer, but to the timing side crankcase only.
A rugged cast iron crankcase is used on the 25 and 28 series compressor frames.
Those in the Scottish Region had suffered more from crankcase cavitation erosion due to water problems.
Whilst diagnosis is simple, replacing a stator does mean removal of the engine and rear crankcase cover.
Mixed gear/chain valve timing drive with the two gears (one per timing chain) located in the crankcase to reduce cylinder head dimensions.
Removal The first task is to remove the crankcase breather from the tappet chest side of the engine.