0
The purpose of a camshaft is to open and close the intake and exaust valves.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The purpose of a camshaft in an internal combustion engine is to?
Its purpose is to open the right valves at the right times.
What is the purpose of a valve tappet?
To move the valve down as the camshaft rotates.
What is the purpose of camshaft in the diesel engine?
The camshaft operated the inlet and outlet valves in the cylinder to admit fuel to the engine before ignition and expel the exhaust gas after the power stroke. The camshaft operates at half the crankshaft speed in a four-stroke engine.
What is the purpose of the pushrod?
The pushrod is actuated by the camshaft for the purpose of actuating the lifters/rocker arms which, in turn, pushes open either an intake or exhaust valve in the cylinder head.
How do cams work?
The Camshaft has egg shaped lobes on it and rotates by means of a belt or chain. And the Job of the Camshaft is to open and close Engine Valves at a specific timing. The application uses are on - Push Rod Motors also Called in Block Camshaft, O.H.C - Over Head Camshaft which can be S.O.H.C - Single Over Head Camshaft and D.O.H.C. - Dual Over Head Camshaft also Called Quad Cam. Regardless of the setup they all share the same Purpose to open and close valves.
What is the main purpose of a valve spring?
The main purpose of a valve spring is to maintain pressure and ensure that the valves close properly after they have been opened by the camshaft. It helps keep the valves in contact with the camshaft lobes and prevents them from floating or bouncing at high engine speeds. Ultimately, this allows for efficient and precise control of the engine's valve timing and operation.
Which camshaft is intake on 2000 2.2 saturn?
The camshaft closest to the intake manifold (closest to the passenger cabin) is the intake camshaft on the dual camshaft Saturn engines.
Is a camshaft position sensor the same as a camshaft actuator?
no
Where is the camshaft position sensor peugeot 307?
by the camshaft
Can you drive your 2005 Chrysler Crossfire if the camshaft is bad?
NO. If the camshaft is broken it will not run. If the camshaft is worn it will run poorly.
Where is top dead centre on camshaft pulley mk 2 vw golf gti?
The camshaft TDC mark is located on the camshaft side of the pulley wheel. When the mark is level with the front reinforcing strip on the camshaft cover the camshaft will be at TDC.
Where is the camshaft position sensor on a 1996 Honda Accord?
On the camshaft
