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GEAR DRIVEN CAM [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
OBS

Usually, the cam or cams of an overhead cam engine is driven from the crankshaft by a chain. However, in racing engines, the chain is replaced by gears thus eliminating the need of a chain tensioner and backlash or freeplay altogether.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Motos et motoneiges
OBS

Les moteurs à performances élevées sont généralement à double arbre à cames en tête, à attaque directe, entraînés par pignons ou par chaîne.

Spanish

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