A reciprocating engine, more often known as a piston engine, is a heat engine that uses one or more reciprocating pistons to convert high temperature and high pressure into a rotating motion. This art
Internal combustion piston engine Components of a typical, four-stroke cycle, internal combustion, gasoline piston engine. C. Crankshaft E. Exhaust camshaft I. Intake camshaft P. Piston R. Connecting rod S. Spark plug W. Water jacket for coolant flow V. Valves