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Cams are devices that transfer rotating motion to linear motion. As a oval shaped cam is rotated against a roller, the roller can move a lever with each revolution. In an engine, the cams are used to lift the valves that open the inlet and exhaust ports.
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Is a split port engine a single overhead cam or a dual overhead cam?
Its a single cam.. it says " 2.0 Split Cam on the cover of the engine... A dual cam would say " 16V Zetec" on the engine cover.
Is there only one cam in a Chevy caprice 350 engine?
Yes there is only one cam in this engine
Honda accord 1996 2.2 vtec engine does this engine have a cam belt or cam chain?
Belt.
If my Mazda 323 has 16 valves is it a single cam or a twin cam?
Your engine is a twin cam.
Is the cam shaft in the differential?
no, the cam shaft is on the engine cylinder head..
Can a double overhead cam replace single cam ford engine?
No.
Where is the location of the cam sensor in a 1988 Buick Regal with 2.8 engine?
The 2.8 engine doesn't use a cam sensor.
What is a cam ON A CAR?
The cam is in the engine and it is what opens and closes the intake and exaust valves
Where is the camshaft position sensor located on a 2.7L 6cyl engine for a dodge intrepid?
Front of the engine, points at the driver side cam sprocket.Front of the engine, points at the driver side cam sprocket.
What is a cam sprocket?
A cam sprocket is a part which is attached to one end of a cam shaft in an engine. A cam sprocket, along with the timing belt maintain the timing between the camshaft and crankshaft, which ensures that the engine runs properly.
2.4 twin cam Chevy engine is it a interference engine?
is the 2000 grand am sedan 2.4 twin cam an interferance motor
Engine type on 1997 Ford Taurus dual overhead cam or overhead cam?
On a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine The 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine is a Dual Over Head Cam design engine
