Cycle World Podcast
Cycle World Podcast
Cycle World
VALVE FLOAT! Mysteries of cam profiles! The intricacy of CONTROLLING VALVES in engines!
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Aug 9, 2024 at 8:21 pm.
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What are opening and closing ramps on a camshaft profile and why are they so important? Why do we use nested or beehive valve springs? When is it best to use pushrod valve actuation or DOHC shim-under-bucket tappets or finger followers? Should we drive cams with gears, chains, or belts? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron and Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer (but mostly Kevin...) talk about the intricate details of opening and closing valves and different types of drive systems.