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Valve clearance adjusting tool and method for adjusting valve clearance

US6415755B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53552
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Valve clearance adjusting shims in an internal combustion engine having an overhead cam, are removed and replaced by compressing a valve spring through a cam follower forcibly held against the spring pressure by a valve clearance tool. A method for relieving pressure against the valve spring and for replacing the valve clearance adjusting shims is described.

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