{"id":78399,"date":"2022-12-30T12:54:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T12:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=78399"},"modified":"2022-12-30T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T12:58:35","slug":"crankshaft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/crankshaft\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Anatomy: Crankshaft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A crankshaft is one of the important components of a reciprocating engine. It acts as a link that connects the output section of the engine to the input section. A crankshaft converts the piston\u2019s linear motion into rotary motion. Without it, a reciprocating engine cannot deliver power to the wheels and the vehicle can not move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have prepared a detailed guide on what a crankshaft is, how it works and its types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Crankshaft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A crankshaft is a part of the car engine<\/a> that delivers power to the gearbox. It is a mechanical rotating shaft that converts the reciprocal motion of a piston into rotary motion. In an internal combustion engine, the piston is connected to the crankshaft through a connecting rod. This rod delivers the reciprocating motion to the crankshaft which transforms it into rotary motion to rotate the flywheel. After the flywheel rotates, the wheels of the vehicle begin to move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power cycle of different engines varies with different numbers of turns of the crankshaft.  For 2-stroke engines, the power cycle is completed after one revolution of the crankshaft. In the case of a 4-stroke engine, it completes a power cycle after two revolutions of the crankshaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us now discuss the basic component and working principle of a crankshaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Components and Working of a Crankshaft<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following are the major parts of a crankshaft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n