Attività

The piston rod is an element of the crank mechanism, due to which energy is transferred to the crankshaft when the air-fuel mixture is ignited. It is a key detail, without which it is impossible to convert reciprocating movements into circular ones.

Consider how this part is arranged, what kind of malfunctions are, as well as repair options.

The connecting rod works on the principle of pedals in a bicycle, only the piston rod in cylinder plays the role of the legs in the engine. Depending on the modification of the motor, the crank mechanism has as many connecting rods as there are cylinders in the engine.