Mitsubishi Astron engine - Revision history

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	'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''		'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''

	The Mitsubishi Astron 2 engine is a inline 4 cylinder, 2.6 L engine produced by Mitsubishi for use in many cars all over the world between 1982 and ~~1986~~.Model names variated depending on applications, but the engine remained basically identical through the world accept the addition of 'jet valves' in the U.S.A.		The Mitsubishi Astron 2 engine is a inline 4 cylinder, 2.6 L engine produced by Mitsubishi for use in many cars all over the world between 1982 and 1996.Model names variated depending on applications, but the engine remained basically identical through the world accept the addition of 'jet valves' in the U.S.A.

	===Photos===		===Photos===

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	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==
	The Astron 2 engine is known for oil leaks and chain rattles. The early engines were worse than later adaptations, because the chain that drives the counterbalance shafts and oil pump was fitted with a manual adjusting chain tensioner, which many mechanics failed to tension properly resulting in slackness and chewed sprockets. Later models used a semi automatic system then a fully automatic system that ~~was~~ tensioned the chain using a small hydraulic ram, pressurized by oil pressure. this system was still problematic, especially just after start up. The model used in the Australian Mitsubishi Manga were relatively underpowered considering the weight and size of the car, but proved fairly reliable over the long haul if maintained correctly.		The Astron 2 engine is known for oil leaks and chain rattles. The early engines were worse than later adaptations, because the chain that drives the counterbalance shafts and oil pump was fitted with a manual adjusting chain tensioner, which many mechanics failed to tension properly resulting in slackness and chewed sprockets. Later models used a semi automatic system then a fully automatic system that tensioned the chain using a small hydraulic ram, pressurized by oil pressure. this system was still problematic, especially just after start up. The model used in the Australian Mitsubishi Manga were relatively underpowered considering the weight and size of the car, but proved fairly reliable over the long haul if maintained correctly.

	Other problems include oil stem seals, which perish after long hours and let oil run into the cylinder and cause small amounts of blue smoke at start up and after extended periods of idle, such as at traffic lights. The heads used on the Astron 2 are prone to cracking, especially on the Australian Mitsubishi Magna due to the radiator being slightly lower than the head, causing air bubbles to form and the head boiling dry.		Other problems include oil stem seals, which perish after long hours and let oil run into the cylinder and cause small amounts of blue smoke at start up and after extended periods of idle, such as at traffic lights. The heads used on the Astron 2 are prone to cracking, especially on the Australian Mitsubishi Magna due to the radiator being slightly lower than the head, causing air bubbles to form and the head boiling dry.

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	{{Engine Infobox \|		{{Engine Infobox \|
	\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''		\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
	\|Engine Name = Astron		\|Engine Name = Astron 2
	\|Manufacturer = [[Mitsubishi]]		\|Manufacturer = [[Mitsubishi]]
	~~\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''~~
	\|Type = Petrol		\|Type = Petrol
	\|Production/Introduction = 1982-1996		\|Production/Introduction = 1982-1996
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	\|Configuration = in_line SOHC		\|Configuration = in_line SOHC
	\|Cylinders = 4		\|Cylinders = 4
	\|Fuel System = Electronic port fuel injection		\|Fuel System = Electronic multi port fuel injection or carburettor.
	\|Lubrification = '''~~indicate the engine's type of lubrification~~'''		\|Lubrification = '''oil pump'''
	\|Output = 127.4 hp @ 4750 rpm<br>156.5 lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ 3750 rpm		\|Output = 127.4 hp @ 4750 rpm<br>156.5 lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ 3750 rpm
	\|Bore = '''~~in inches~~'''		\|Bore = '''91.1mm'''
	\|Stroke = '''~~in inches~~'''		\|Stroke = '''98mm'''
	\|Compression = 9.2:1		\|Compression = 9.2:1
	\|In. Valves = '''~~in inches~~'''		\|In. Valves = '''107.96mm'''
	\|Ex. Valves = '''~~in inches~~'''		\|Ex. Valves = '''105.86'''
	\|Firing Order = '''~~Firing order of cylinders'''~~		\|Firing Order = '''1-3-4-2'''
	~~\|Left Bank = '''Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline)'''~~
	~~\|Right Bank = '''''(same as above)'''''~~
	~~\|Length = '''in inches'''~~
	~~\|Diameter = '''in inches'''~~
	~~\|Width = '''in inches'''~~
	~~\|Height = '''in inches'''~~
	~~\|Dry Weight = '''lbs. / kg.~~'''
	\|Fuel Consumption = 11.5/7.6 L/100 km		\|Fuel Consumption = 11.5/7.6 L/100 km
	~~\|CO = g/km~~		\|Chief Engineer = '''Mitsubishi'''
	~~\|CO2 = g/km~~
	~~\|NOx = g/km~~
	~~\|Hydrocarbon = g/km~~
	~~\|Particulate = g/km~~
	\|Chief Engineer = '''~~write here~~'''
	}}		}}
	'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''		'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''

	~~Start off with~~ a ~~brief Introduction to~~ the ~~particular Engine~~.		The Mitsubishi Astron 2 engine is a inline 4 cylinder, 2.6 L engine produced by Mitsubishi for use in many cars all over the world between 1982 and 1986.Model names variated depending on applications, but the engine remained basically identical through the world accept the addition of 'jet valves' in the U.S.A.

	===Photos===		===Photos===
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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	~~If there are any features~~ of this ~~[[automobile\|vehicle]]~~ that ~~sets it apart~~ from ~~other [[automobile\|vehicles]]~~ in its ~~class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here~~.		The mitsubishi Astron engines were the first production engine to adopt duel balance shafts in an attempt to iron out vibrations caused by bigger 4 cylinder engines. At the time of production, the 'silent shaft' system was a great hit and subsequently saw many car manufactures of the time opt to use the Mitsubishi engine rather than produce their own. A classic example of this is Chrysler 'K-cars'.
			Another thing that set the Astron family of engines ahead from conventional inline 4 engines of the time was its large size. The 2.6 engine, at the time was the biggest mass produced engine in passenger car history and found its place in many large cars such as the Australian Mitsubishi Magna.

	==Criticisms==		==Criticisms==
	~~Please make sure~~ to ~~'''''keep critiques~~ in a ~~third-person point of view'''''. If~~ using ~~criticisms from~~ a ~~reputable automotive source~~, ~~then '''''please make sure to cite~~ the ~~quote'''''~~.		The Astron 2 engine is known for oil leaks and chain rattles. The early engines were worse than later adaptations, because the chain that drives the counterbalance shafts and oil pump was fitted with a manual adjusting chain tensioner, which many mechanics failed to tension properly resulting in slackness and chewed sprockets. Later models used a semi automatic system then a fully automatic system that was tensioned the chain using a small hydraulic ram, pressurized by oil pressure. this system was still problematic, especially just after start up. The model used in the Australian Mitsubishi Manga were relatively underpowered considering the weight and size of the car, but proved fairly reliable over the long haul if maintained correctly.

			Other problems include oil stem seals, which perish after long hours and let oil run into the cylinder and cause small amounts of blue smoke at start up and after extended periods of idle, such as at traffic lights. The heads used on the Astron 2 are prone to cracking, especially on the Australian Mitsubishi Magna due to the radiator being slightly lower than the head, causing air bubbles to form and the head boiling dry.

	==~~Worldwide~~==
	~~If the [[automobile\|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section~~ to ~~mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another~~ name ~~in these other markets.~~		==Applications==
			Mitsubishi Magna - 1885 to approximatively 1996
			Chrysler 'k-cars'
			Hyundai passenger cars
			To name a few


	==Design quirks and oddities==		==Design quirks and oddities==
	~~Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile\|vehicle]]~~ in ~~this section~~.		Duel Counter Balance shafts,
			Jet Valves (additional inlet valves used in U.S.A to reduce emissions)


	~~==Awards==~~
	~~List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	{{Mitsubishi}}		{{Mitsubishi}}

	~~==External Links==~~
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.~~

	~~[[Category:Engines]]~~

Red marquis at 01:41, 1 December 2008

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	\|Engine Name = Astron		\|Engine Name = Astron
	\|Manufacturer = Mitsubishi		\|Manufacturer = [[Mitsubishi]]
	\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''		\|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
	\|Type = Petrol		\|Type = Petrol
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			{{Mitsubishi}}

	==External Links==		==External Links==

TristanT at 01:34, 1 December 2008

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New page

{{Engine Infobox |
|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
|Engine Name = Astron
|Manufacturer = Mitsubishi
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|Type = Petrol
|Production/Introduction = 1982-1996
|Status = Discontinued
|Displacement = 2555 cc
|Aspiration = Naturally aspirated
|Configuration = in_line SOHC
|Cylinders = 4
|Fuel System = Electronic port fuel injection
|Lubrification = '''indicate the engine's type of lubrification'''
|Output = 127.4 hp @ 4750 rpm<br>156.5 lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ 3750 rpm
|Bore = '''in inches'''
|Stroke = '''in inches'''
|Compression = 9.2:1
|In. Valves = '''in inches'''
|Ex. Valves = '''in inches'''
|Firing Order = '''Firing order of cylinders'''
|Left Bank = '''Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline)'''
|Right Bank = '''''(same as above)'''''
|Length = '''in inches'''
|Diameter = '''in inches'''
|Width = '''in inches'''
|Height = '''in inches'''
|Dry Weight = '''lbs. / kg.'''
|Fuel Consumption = 11.5/7.6 L/100 km
|CO = g/km
|CO2 = g/km
|NOx = g/km
|Hydrocarbon = g/km
|Particulate = g/km
|Chief Engineer = '''write here'''
}}
'''Use the following TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Engine page:'''

Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular Engine.

===Photos===

<gallery>
</gallery>

==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.

==Criticisms==
Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.

==Worldwide==
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.

==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.

==See Also==

==External Links==
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.

[[Category:Engines]]