Method for determining valve degradation

Details Method for determining valve degradation Method for determining valve degradation

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Test stand

For engine

Reexamination Certificate

active

11116507

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for determining valve degradation is presented. According to the method, valve timing can be adjusted in a number of ways to improve the possibility of detecting a degraded valve.

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