Internal-combustion engines – Poppet valve operating mechanism – Tappet
Patent
1993-06-07
1994-05-03
Cross, E. Rollins
Internal-combustion engines
Poppet valve operating mechanism
Tappet
74569, F01L 114
Patent
active
053077695
ABSTRACT:
An assembly of a low mass roller valve lifter having a body diameter smaller than the diametral extent of the associated roller and a sleeve sized to receive protruding portions of the roller. The sleeve has a transverse slot that guides flatted ends of the roller shaft to restrain rotation of the lifter body and of the roller shaft. Various sleeve retainers are disclosed and oil supply means are provided suitable for new or reworked engines.
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Braun Thomas
Meagher Richard P.
Wirth Rick C.
Cross E. Rollins
General Motors Corporation
Lo Weilun
Veenstra Charles K.
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