piston ring ridge
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ring ridge — See piston ring ridge … Dictionary of automotive terms
Piston ring — A piston ring is an open ended ring that fits into a groove on the outer diameter of a piston in a reciprocating engine such as an internal combustion engine or steam engine. The three main functions of piston rings in reciprocating engines are:# … Wikipedia
ring — A circular piece or band of metal. See balk ring blocking ring chainring chrome ring compression ring control ring D ring D ring dykes ring fire ring … Dictionary of automotive terms
ridge — [1] An edge, ledge, or lip which protrudes beyond the normal face of an object. See rim ridge. [2] The cutting edge of a screw thread above the flanks. [3] See pressure ridge. [4] A hump. See piston ring ridge burr … Dictionary of automotive terms
Sleeve valve — The sleeve valve is a type of valve mechanism for piston engines, distinct from the more common poppet valve. They saw use in some pre World War II luxury cars, sports cars, the Willys Knight car and light truck, and saw substantial use in… … Wikipedia
Cylinder (engine) — Illustration of an engine cylinder with a cross section view of the piston, connecting rod, valves and spark plug. A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels. Multiple cylinders… … Wikipedia
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