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Cylinder Kit
Cummins®

A cylinder kit, also known as a piston and cylinder kit, is a set of components that work together to create combustion in the engine of a truck. The kit includes a cylinder block, piston, piston rings, wrist pin, and circlips. The cylinder block contains the combustion chamber where fuel and air are ignited by the spark plug. The piston moves up and down within the cylinder block to compress the fuel mixture before ignition and then transfer energy from combustion to mechanical movement. Pistons rings serve as seals between the piston and cylinder walls while allowing for lubrication. The wrist pin connects the piston to connecting rod which transfers motion from piston to crankshaft. Circlips keep everything together within the engine block. Cylinder kits are essential for proper engine function in trucks and can be replaced when they become worn or damaged over time.