Two Technicians Are Discussing Side Thrust

question 42

Multiple Choice

Two technicians are discussing side thrust. Technician A says that the piston pin axis offset from the cylinder centerline eliminates noises caused by the rocking of the piston. Technician B says that to minimize the degree of side thrust, engine manufacturers often offset the centerline of the wrist pin with the centerline of the piston. Who is right?

• A)A only"
• B)B only"
• C)Both A and B
• D)Neither A nor B"

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