Mechanics+-+Piston+and+Crankshaft+Assembly

=Attaching the Pistons to the Crankshaft=

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 * ====Each piston attaches to the crankshaft with====

**pin** also called a **gudgeon**.
||  || ====At the top of the piston are a set of **rings**.====

chamber from below.
||  || ====The **crankshaft** changes the pumping motion====

block.
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**Follow them as they reattach the pistons to the crankshaft...**

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visible underneath.
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through the cylinders.
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grooves.
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Joe using an allen key to tighten the sleeve.
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cylinder facing the front of the engine block.
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into the block.
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the con rod to be inserted into the cylinder.
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the ring compressor).
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ensure the rings are evenly compressed.
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out of the sleeve and into the cylinder.
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bearing.
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the con rod.
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The bolts in place...
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Tightening the nuts and bolts.
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Now it's Erin's turn....
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