connecting rod
noun
: a rod that transmits motion between a reciprocating part of a machine (such as a piston) and a rotating part (such as a crankshaft)
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The pistons are attached to a connecting rod, which is connected to the crankshaft, which turns the engine and the propellor on your outboard.
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Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
But on the 112th lap, a connecting rod dismantled, taking DePalma out of the race.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2023
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Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 16 Aug. 2023
Along with improvements also seen on the GT, the Dark Horse engine gains forged connecting rods from the GT500.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
The mill, which is the same found in the P 900 Rocket, features an enlarged cylinder bore, forged pistons, and high-performance connecting rods.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
But on the 112th lap, a connecting rod dismantled, taking DePalma out of the race.
—The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2023
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“Connecting rod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connecting%20rod. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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