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Mechanical Engineering · Q26

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 26

Q26

The oil pump is driven by the

A.
Camshaft
B.
Alternator shaft
C.
Crankshaft via drive belt
D.
Crankshaft directly
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In most engines the oil pump is driven by a gear attached to the crankshaft.
This is no always a direct drive, sometimes on older engines, the pump was driven by the camshaft gears or even the idler gear.