The connecting rod, which is sometimes referred to interchangeably as the piston rod, plays a significant role in the engine’s motion transfer system. In large two-stroke engines, the piston rod is the part that connects the crosshead to the piston pin. The connecting...
These rings, by maintaining a proper seal, help to contain the combustion gases, control oil consumption, and prevent contaminants from entering the combustion chamber. They are designed to fit into grooves in the piston, and their job is to move with the piston as it...
