I beg to differ - the con rod may still be rotating at the big end, but the
small end
definitely stops and reverses direction.
Arthur wrote:
> The piston comes to a brief halt... The other components do not.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary McCormick <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
> To: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>
> Cc: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 5:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Stroked R16
>
> > Lighter weight, higher strength materials are definitely in order for
> reciprocating engine
> > components. Remember, the piston and connecting rod come to a complete
> (albeit very brief)
> > halt twice in every revolution. The lighter these components are, the less
> stress they and
> > their supporting/connecting components are subjected to (Force = Mass x
> Acceleration).
> >
> > Gary McCormick
> > San Jose, CA
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