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	Camshaft Albero a camme		Shaft for drive transmission to the valves via a set of cams (controlling either tappets or rocker arms). >>>


	Crank shaft Albero motore		The crankshaft assembly includes one or more cranks... >>>


	Centre of gravity Baricentro		Point where the entire mass of the body under examination can be considered concentrated. >>>


	Crankcase Basamento		It is the lower engine block inside which turns the crankshaft and the transmission. >>>


	Con rod Biella		In mechanics, connecting rod refers to a stiff section (rod) with a pivot at both ends. >>>


	Crankcase Camera di manovella		It is the area in the engine case where the crankshaft is contained and moves. >>>


	Combustion chamber Camera di combustione		Space between the piston crown and the cylinder head, into which open the valves (4 stroke)... >>>


	Clutch basket Campana della frizione		Clutch driving element, integral with the primary gear. >>>


	Con rod cap Cappello di biella		With split con-rods, con rod caps are used to complete, and close, the big end's bearing. >>>


	Carburettor Carburatore		Mechanical device where air and fuel are metered and mixed to operate the engine. >>>

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