Valve apparatus

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2006-07-20

2008-10-28

Wolfe, Jr., Willis R. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Fuel injection system

C251S129140, C239S585100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07441546

ABSTRACT:
A pushrod is slidably received in a slidably holding guide, which is formed separately from a valve body of a valve apparatus. A clearance is provided between an inner peripheral surface of a small diameter tube portion of the valve body and an outer peripheral surface of the guide. The clearance is provided to absorb deformation of the small diameter tube portion.

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