Valve lash adjustment apparatus and method
US6973905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1828
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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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