engine overhaul

collocation in English

meaningsofengineandoverhaul

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engine
noun[C]
uk
/ˈen.dʒɪn/us
/ˈen.dʒɪn/
a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to ...
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overhaul
noun
uk
/ˈəʊ.vəˌhɔːl/us
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌhɑːl/
the act of repairing an engine, machine, etc. so that every part works as ...
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(Definition ofengineandoverhaulfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is no good reason why it should not have a centralisedengineoverhaulunit for that service.
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Anengineoverhaulis one of the most costly items of engineering maintenance within civil aviation.
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I contend that it is a mistake to direct thisengineoverhaulwork towards the already fully employed areas.
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Anengineoverhaullife of 600 hours has already been established.
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Engineoverhaul, for instance, probably costs £30 or £40.
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Often the time betweenengineoverhaulperiods was five times that of the best piston engines.
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While still being occasionally run after undergoing a full rebuild andengineoverhaul.
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Their plan is to convert the property into a state-of-the-art jetengineoverhaulfacility.
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From 1998 through 1999 the 626 was given anengineoverhaulto give it better pedal feel.
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The hangars contained anengineoverhaulshop, two engine test cells and test shops.
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The engine overhauls are described as being "relatively humdrum business".
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The main building also contained two service bays where automobiles and light trucks were serviced, from minor oil changes to complete engine overhauls.
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Tuning can describe a wide variety of adjustments and modifications, from the routine adjustment of the carburetor and ignition system to significant engine overhauls.
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There were not enough mechanics or spare parts to go around during the first two years of operations; maintenance and engine overhauls were often deferred.
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