piston pin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of piston pin
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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In this hole the brasses are inserted after being scraped up to a good fit on the piston pin.
From Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants by Runciman, Walter C.
These, too, are usually of brass or gun-metal; but there are various forms of construction employed in connection with the back end or piston pin bearings.
From Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants by Runciman, Walter C.
The piston pin on an aviation engine must possess maximum resistance to wear and to fatigue.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
Riveted to the piston head is a conical diaphragm which contacts with the piston pin when in place and serves to carry the heat off the center of the piston.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
When this system is followed the piston pin is held in place by locking it to the connecting rod by some means.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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