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In a single-acting engine, an elongated hollow piston, open at the end, in which the end of the connecting rod is pivoted. The piston rod, crosshead and stuffing box are thus dispensed with.

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  1. In a single-acting engine, an elongated hollow piston, open at the end, in which the end of the connecting rod is pivoted. The piston rod, crosshead and stuffing box are thus dispensed with.
  2. In a single-acting engine, an elongated hollow piston, open atthe end, in which the end of the connecting rod is pivoted. Thepiston rod, crosshead and stuffing box are thus dispensed with.