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POUSSOIR MECANIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 1982-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

There are two types of valve lifters (also called valve tappets) the solid or mechanical lifter and the hydraulic lifter (...) The solid lifter is just a cylinder placed between the cam (on the camshaft) and the push rod.

Key term(s)
  • mechanical tappet
  • solid tappet

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Pour compenser le jeu et atténuer voitures américaines à soupapes latérales comportent des poussoirs à commande hydraulique.

Key term(s)
  • poussoir de soupape à commande mécanique
  • poussoir de soupape mécanique

Spanish

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