Valve lash adjustment and inspection apparatus

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Eshete, Zelalem (Department: 3748)

Internal-combustion engines

Poppet valve operating mechanism

Rocker

C123S090450, C123S090590, C074S569000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001939

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for automatically adjusting the valve lash of an internal combustion engine is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a probe is employed for verifying and/or setting valve lash settings in an automated manner. A further aspect of the present invention does not require determination of a zero lash position or reference datum prior to adjusting the valve lash adjusting screw for desired lash.

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