crankshaft — A main rotating shaft running the length of the engine. The crankshaft is supported by main bearings. Portions of the shaft are offset to form throws to which the connecting rods are attached. As the pistons move up and down, the connecting rods… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Crankshaft — For other uses, see Crankshaft (disambiguation). Crankshaft (red), pistons (gray) in their cylinders (blue), and flywheel (black) The crankshaft, sometimes casually abbreviated to crank, is the part of an engine which translates reciprocating… … Wikipedia
crankshaft counter-balance — A series of weights attached to or forged integrally with the crankshaft so placed as to offset the reciprocating weight of each piston and rod assembly … Dictionary of automotive terms
crankshaft counterbalance — Series of weights attached to or forged integrally with crankshaft & placed to offset reciprocating weight of each piston and rod assembly … Dictionary of automotive terms
stroked crankshaft — A crankshaft, either a special new one or a stock crank reworked, that has the connecting rod throws offset so that the length of the stroke is increased … Dictionary of automotive terms
Engine balance — is the design, construction and tuning of an engine to run smoothly. Engine balance reduces vibration and other stresses, and may improve the performance, efficiency, cost of ownership and reliability of the engine, as well as reducing the stress … Wikipedia
Hybrid Synergy Drive — Hybrid Synergy Drive, (HSD) is a set of hybrid car technologies developed by Toyota and used in the company s Prius, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Lexus GS 450h, and Lexus LS 600h/LS 600hL automobiles. It is also used in the… … Wikipedia
Mitsubishi 6B3 engine — 6B3 Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Production 2005–present Predecessor Mitsubishi 6G7 engine … Wikipedia
Plain bearing — Crankshaft plain bearing shells A plain bearing, also known as a plane bearing[1] or a friction bearing[2] is the simplest type of bearing, comprising just a bearing surface and no rolling elem … Wikipedia
V6 engine — A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft. It is the second most… … Wikipedia
