reciprocating engine
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engine utilising one or more reciprocating pistons
Key facts
- Manufacturer
- Various
- Designer
- Various
- Production
- 19th century–present
- Configuration
- Inline, V, Boxer, etc.
- Valvetrain
- Overhead valve, Overhead camshaft, etc.
- Valvetrain drive system
- Camshaft in engine block (for OHV) or in cylinder head (for OHC)
- Operating principle
- Four-stroke, Two-stroke, etc.
- Fuel type
- Petrol, Diesel
- Oil system
- Wet sump, Dry sump
- Cooling system
- Air-cooled, Water-cooled
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Encyclopedic overview
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
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