The front end of the crankshaft carries a gear or sprocket, vibration damper, and fan belt pulley. A gear or sprocket operates the camshaft, and the vibration damper is provided to control torsional vibration. The fan belt pulley drives the engine fan, water pump, and generator with a V-belt. Rear-end of the crankshaft carries the flywheel. More @Wikipedia
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