Starting an engine having a variable event valvetrain

Details Starting an engine having a variable event valvetrain Starting an engine having a variable event valvetrain

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Starting device

With fuel or intake air control

C123S399000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11224465

ABSTRACT:
A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.

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