piston pin

American  

noun

1. wrist pin.

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Etymology

Origin of piston pin

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The pistons are built up from two pieces; a dropped forged steel piston head, from which depend the piston pin bosses, is combined with a cast-iron skirt, into which the steel head is screwed.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles

The 1931 pistons had one compression ring above the piston pin, and one compression ring and four oil scraper rings below it.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

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

Pistons used in 1930 had two compression rings, one oil scraper ring above the piston pin, and one oil scraper ring below it.

From The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928 by Meyer, Robert B.

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.