Piston ring
No Gaeilge definition is available yet. Showing the English source text.
Definitions
A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder
Gerry community context
Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.
- Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore
Historical mailing list · Fri, 5 Oct 2012 07:29:21 -0500
Got the hesitant piston out of my 2.1 yesterday. Putting the piston back in, I broke the oil ring. Does anyone have just...
- Re: Looking for 94.5MM 1.9 Piston Rings
Historical mailing list · Thu, 12 Feb 2004 16:55:36 -0700
...Please tell me the ring thicknesses on those pistons Z. John Aircooled.Net Inc. I'm looking for a set of piston rings for...
- Re: piston rings!
Historical mailing list · Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:10:25 -0600
Nothing wrong with re-ringing a piston, provided the ring grooves are still in spec. as regards ring lands wear. As an engine ages...
Related Terms
- CirclipEngine and fuel systems
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- Connecting rodEngine and fuel systems
A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.
- PistonEngine and fuel systems
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- Piston circlipEngine and fuel systems
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- Piston pinEngine and fuel systems
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- Piston ring gapsEngine and fuel systems
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber