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Crankshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
- engine
- crankcase
Crankshaft Assembly
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Collection of components that make up the crankshaft
- engine
- crankshaft
Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
Crankshaft pilot bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation
- engine
- crankshaft
Crankshaft pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pulley that drives the serpentine belt
- engine
- pulley
Crankshaft oil seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal that prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase
- engine
- seal
Connecting rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · 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
Crankcase
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft
- engine
- crankcase
Generator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical device that converts rotational movement to electrical energy
- electrical
- energy
- crankshaft
Stroker crank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A crankshaft with a longer stroke than standard
- stroker
- crank
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Long block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
- engine
- rebuild
Short Block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories
- engine
- vw
Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor