crank shaft
Torque transmission bar
A crankshaft is a rotating shaft in an engine that converts the up-and-down motion of pistons into rotational motion.
It's the mechanical link between combustion and the spinning wheels of a vehicle: The crankshaft was damaged and needed replacing.
Usually written as one word: crankshaft.
- metalHard conductive solid
- engineMachine producing motion
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
- oil pumpPressurizes engine lubricant
- bearingPosture or orientation
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engine component function
crank shaftcamshaft
Lobed rod operating valves
driveshaft · propeller shaft · timing chain · valve train · flywheel