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Hi, i am new to this forum and have just moved onto the second year of my BEng mechanical degree programme.We have been given the task of reverse engineering a 1.4l ford zetec s engine from a 1995/1997 fiesta.
The problem we are having is identifying the materials used and the manufacturing processes of critical components. We have tried contacting Ford but understandably they will not realease to us the alloys used to make their components. If there is anybody with prior experince in forging and casting engine components your help would be greatly appreciated.
So far we have carried out Vickers hardness tests on the camshaft, conrod, valves, shim and piston head. In the hope to determine the materials used and their finishes but can't find anywhere to look these values up against different metals and alloys.
If anyone can shed some light on the critical components such as the valve train, cylinder head, engine block, conrod or piston head, this would be welcome.
Thanks
John
The problem we are having is identifying the materials used and the manufacturing processes of critical components. We have tried contacting Ford but understandably they will not realease to us the alloys used to make their components. If there is anybody with prior experince in forging and casting engine components your help would be greatly appreciated.
So far we have carried out Vickers hardness tests on the camshaft, conrod, valves, shim and piston head. In the hope to determine the materials used and their finishes but can't find anywhere to look these values up against different metals and alloys.
If anyone can shed some light on the critical components such as the valve train, cylinder head, engine block, conrod or piston head, this would be welcome.
Thanks
John