Inside the engine

Connecting rod

The link that transfers force between a piston and the crankshaft.

A little deeper

Its small end connects to the piston pin; its big end runs around a crankpin. The rod moves back and forth while also changing angle.

Also known as: conrod · con rod · rod · ბარბაცა · шатун

Connect the ideas

CrankshaftRod bearingsTorque

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