Recent Blogs
Trunk Piston Rod Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Side Thrust, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Trunk piston rod design, side-thrust loading, and sizing rules for IC engines — with a worked example for a marine medium-speed diesel rebuild.
Connecting Rod Head Mechanism Explained: Big-End Parts, Bolt Stretch, Bearing Crush Diagram
Connecting rod head design, bolt sizing, bearing crush, and failure modes — practical engineering guidance for engine builders, restorers, and tuners.
Connecting Rod End Mechanism: How the Big and Small Ends Work, Parts and Diagram
How a connecting rod end works in internal combustion engines — big-end and small-end design, bearing tolerances, failure modes, and a worked rod-stress example.