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Old December 19th 05, 01:17 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Learning piston engine basics

Is there a good place on the web that describes the basics and
terminology of piston engines? I understand the basic concepts, but
some of the terms I read, like journals and bosses, etc., are a bit
beyond me and I'd like to get a little bit better knowledge of the
concepts. I'm definitely not looking to get to mechanic level
knowledge, but to get beyond the "pistons go up and get blown down and
turn the crankshaft" level of knowledge.

 




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