What is the most basic function of an internal combustion engine??

[MtnMan]

The other day I asked this question as sort of an introduction and a placeholder until we could get this thing going.  
What I hoped it would do is make someone think a little deeper about what an engine really does at it's most basic level.


An internal combustion engine converts fuel energy into mechanical energy.


This concept is fundamental to understanding and recognizing, where an engines power originates.  In other words, fuel is the root of all horsepower.


Gotta smoke this over a bit and see where we go next,,,,,besides, it's a worknight and my tired bones needs to be in bed pretty soon.  

Any thoughts,,,,suggestions

[HOOK]

i like this section

[LadyGT]

I'm in and taking notes.    Where's Linna? She should be here too. lol.