APPARATUS FOR REMOVING OR INSERTING A PISTON IN RECIPROCATING ENGINES

摘要

A device to assist the mounting and dismounting of a piston through the crankshaft side of the cylinder of a reciprocating engine. The device mounts upon the crankshaft and is adapted to receive the piston thereon. The device includes means to center the piston so that it is axially aligned with the cylinder and to displace the piston radially of the crankshaft into and out of engagement with the cylinder. When the piston is engaged within the cylinder, the device may be removed from the crankshaft to permit connection of the usual connecting rod from the piston to the crankshaft.