Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
three-quarter race camshaft — A description of the customcamshaft indicating the type of lobe grinding which, in turn, dictates the type of use. Other grinds are one quarter race, full race, street grind, etc … Dictionary of automotive terms
camshaft — A shaft with cam lobes (bumps) which is driven by gears, a belt, or a chain from the crankshaft. The lobes push on the valve lifters to cause the valves to open and close. The camshaft turns at half the speed of the crankshaft. Also see double… … Dictionary of automotive terms
race — [1] The inner or outer ring that provides a contact surface for the balls or rollers in a bearing. [2] A competition (usually based on speed) between two vehicles. [3] To run an engine at high speed when not in gear. See drag race race camshaft… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Camshaft — The camshaft is an apparatus often used in piston engines to operate poppet valves. It consists of a cylindrical rod running the length of the cylinder bank with a number of oblong lobes or cams protruding from it, one for each valve. The cams… … Wikipedia
race cam — A type of camshaft for race car engines which increases lift of valve, speed of valve opening and closing, length of time valve is held open, etc. Also called full cam, three quarter cam, or semi race cam, depending upon design … Dictionary of automotive terms
Overhead camshaft — A cylinder head sliced in Fifths shows two overhead camshafts one above each of the two valves. Overhead cam (OHC) valvetrain configurations place the engine camshaft within the cylinder heads, above the combustion chambers, and drive the valves… … Wikipedia
semi-race cam — A type of camshaft for race car engines which increases lift of valve, speed of valve opening and closing, length of time valve is held open, etc. Also called full cam, three quarter cam, or race cam, depending upon design … Dictionary of automotive terms
Dodge Coronet — Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1949–1976 Successor Dodge Monaco … Wikipedia
BSA Super Rocket — Infobox Motorcycle name=BSA A10 Super Rocket aka= manufacturer=flagicon|UK BSA parent company= production= 1957 1963 predecessor=BSA Golden Flash successor= class= engine=646cc air cooled twin wheelbase=convert|54.75|in|cm length=convert|84|in|cm … Wikipedia
Overhead valve — OHV redirects here. OHV may also refer to Off highway vehicle. Components of a pushrod valve actuation system … Wikipedia
