Here you can see basic piston terminology, including major and minor thrust locations. Of particular note is the fact that piston pin offset can be used to counteract combustion pressures on the ...

Most of us consider piston rings little more than a necessary evil. That's probably because grinding rings is a time-consuming chore. And who hasn't accidently ground a gap too large and wasted both ...

Regulating heat and pressure inside an engine is necessary for its healthy operation. Piston ring end gaps play a vital role in that, but they can be easily overlooked as a minor measurement. In ...

Piston ring grooves serve a larger purpose than simply supporting the rings. They impact combustion sealing, oil control, friction, and many more engine attributes. Wiseco is a world leader in piston ...