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Results for “Piston”

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Piston
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- engine
- piston
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Piston pin
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- engine
- piston
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Piston ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
- engine
- piston
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Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston
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Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
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Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston
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Circlip
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
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Connecting rod
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.
- engine
- piston
- crankshaft
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Rings
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
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Wrist pin
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A pin that connects a piston to a connecting rod
- engine
- piston
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Wasserboxer
Bus terminology
English · source definition
The engine used in the water-cooled Vanagon. The term 'Wasser' is german for 'water'. 'boxer' refers to the flat opposing piston structure of the engine (i.e., the pistons are boxing with each other.)
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CYLINDER
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.
- engine
- cylinder
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Brake caliper
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that houses the brake pads and piston
- brakes
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Ring compressor
Tools and maintenance terminology
English · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to compress piston rings for installation
- tool
- engine
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Stroke
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- stroke
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TDC
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
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