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CAM DRIVE SYSTEM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transformation of Momentum (Mechanical Components)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exhaust cam
1, record 1, English, exhaust%20cam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are four chains and four tensioners in the cam drive system : two long primary chains from the crankshaft to the exhaust cam sprocket on each bank, and a shorter secondary roller chain connects the two camshafts for proper phasing. 1, record 1, English, - exhaust%20cam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformations de mouvements (Composants mécaniques)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- came d'échappement
1, record 1, French, came%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur environ 60 % des moteurs de véhicules utilitaires et moteurs industriels, l'arbre à cames est monté dans la partie inférieure du carter de vilebrequin. Les cames d'admission et d'échappement commandent les soupapes d'admission et d'échappement de la culasse via les tiges de poussoir et les culbuteurs, et commandent ainsi l'échange gazeux dans le moteur. 1, record 1, French, - came%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transformación de la cantidad de movimiento (Componentes mecánicos)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Sistemas de escape (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- leva de escape
1, record 1, Spanish, leva%20de%20escape
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cam drive
1, record 2, English, cam%20drive
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cam drive system 1, record 2, English, cam%20drive%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four chains and four tensioners in the cam drive system : two long primary chains from the crankshaft to the exhaust cam sprocket on each bank, and a shorter secondary roller chain connects the two camshafts for proper phasing. 1, record 2, English, - cam%20drive
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entraînement par came
1, record 2, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20par%20came
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'entraînement par came 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20par%20came
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grooved belt
1, record 3, English, grooved%20belt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- groove belt 2, record 3, English, groove%20belt
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Four Cam V8 uses a single six groove belt and an automatic tensioner in the serpentine drive system. 2, record 3, English, - grooved%20belt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- courroie rainurée
1, record 3, French, courroie%20rainur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- serpentine drive
1, record 4, English, serpentine%20drive
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Four Cam V8 uses a single six groove belt and an automatic tensioner in the serpentine drive system. 1, record 4, English, - serpentine%20drive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système d'entraînement en serpentin
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20en%20serpentin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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