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Which part(s) will you find on an Otto engine, but not on a diesel engine

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Parts found in an Otto engine but not in a diesel engine include spark plugs, carburetors or gasoline fuel injectors, and a throttle body. This is because diesel engines use compression ignition and have no need for spark-ignition components.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the differences between Otto engines and diesel engines. Parts that you will find on an Otto engine, or a gasoline engine, but not on a diesel engine include:

  • Spark plugs: Used in Otto engines for igniting the air-fuel mixture.
  • Carburetor or Fuel Injectors (for a gasoline engine): In modern Otto engines, fuel injectors are more common, but older ones could use a carburetor to mix air and fuel.
  • Throttle body: Controls the amount of air entering the engine in gasoline engines.

The Otto cycle consists of four strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust, which are different from the diesel cycle. Diesel engines use compression ignition rather than requiring a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture, which is one of the main distinctions between these two types of engines. Therefore, a diesel engine does not contain spark plugs or a system designed for spark ignition.

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