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Simple Tech: Valves and valve springs explained

Simple Tech: Valves and valve springs explained

June 13, 2016 / 12:40 IST
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Valves or poppet valves, controlthe inflow and outflow of air inside thecylinder for burning fuel and powering thevehicle. Valves are operated by the camshaftsplaced above them. Valves sit in thecylinder head above the piston, and seal thecombustion chamber (internal space wherefuel is burned) from the atmosphere whenthe engine is not in operation. Air paths arebored out inside the cylinder head for eachcylinder, which originate from the valveseating and connect to a manifold orcommon collector box.

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first published: Jun 13, 2016 12:34 pm

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