In this video, we take a close look at the Caterpillar D4 engine, examining its key components. While the rods show signs of rust, the pistons remain in excellent condition. Watch as we dive into ...

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a ...

Many engine builders use longer-than-stock connecting rods to achieve more favorable rod/stroke ratios or to allow for the use of smaller, lighter pistons. This necessitates that the pin bores be ...

In the diagram above, the contact areas where losses occur due to friction are shown in yellow. The most significant energy losses occur around the piston (at approximately 45% of losses); followed by ...

The most significant energy losses occur around the piston (at approximately 45% of losses); followed by the links between the connecting rod, crankshaft and cylinder block (approximately 30% ...

A connecting rod is the mechanical link between the piston and the crankshaft. By design, connecting rods convert vertical motion into rotary motion, eventually yielding torque at the flywheel. By ...

According to Woodward, the benefit of that piston weight comes in the way of more torque down low. In the company’s own testing, a Thunder Rod-equipped 5.3-liter V-8 was reportedly able to match ...

Connecting rods are simple pieces of tech, just arms that connect the crankshaft to the pistons, nothing more. Transcend's new two-piece unit, dubbed the Thunder Rod, is a new take on the ...