crankshaft
- Primary shaft in the engine that converts the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotary motion
- Crankshaft forces the pistons, via the connecting rods, upward to compress the air/fuel mixture prior to combustion. The combustion of the fuel then forces the piston downward, causing the crankshaft to rotate
- Crankshaft is connected to the flywheel and clutch or torque converter flex plate, which transmits power to the transmission.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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