The area of the engine block that houses the crankshaft.
The single largest section of engine containing the crankshaft in an oil-tight housing.
A case that encloses the crankshaft, which in most engines consists of the oil pan and the lower portion of the cylinder block.
A pan or box that encloses the bottom of the engine, supports the crankshaft, and contains the oil for the engine.
The lower part of the engine block that houses the crankshaft and its surrounding parts. The car's oil pan, into which the drain plug is screwed, is attached to the crankcase.
The casted aluminum "body" of the engine.
The lower pad of an engine in which the crankshaft and related parts operate.
A case that encloses the crankshaft. In most engines, the oil pan and the lower portion of the cylinder block form the crankcase.
The lower portion of engine block which supports and encloses the crankshaft.
Crankshaft enclosure in a machine.
