Question

Where are manifolds fitted?

(a) The lower part of cylinder

(b) The intake valves

(c) The exhaust valves

(d) The side of the cylinder

The question was asked in my homework.

This intriguing question originated from Diesel Engine Vs. Petrol Engine in chapter Internal Combustion Engine of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

Right option is (d) The side of the cylinder

To elaborate: An inlet manifold is the of an engine that supplies fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. In contrast, an exhaust manifold collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into a smaller number of pipes-often down to one pipe.