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tappet a mechanical part that reciprocates to receive or transmit intermittent motion, esp the part of an internal-combustion engine that transmits motion from the camshaft to the push rods or valves tappet [′tap·ət] (mechanical engineering) A lever or oscillating member moved by a cam and intended to tap or touch another part, such as a push rod or valve system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Construction is compromised mainly of a high-strength silicon-aluminum alloy, complete with four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, bucket tappets used in place of traditional rocker arms and a variable intake manifold. Additionally, oil provides a vital cushion between surfaces that impact on one another, for example the tops of the valve stems and the tappets and some types of gear teeth. They're better known as ``Click and Clack, the Tappet brothers,'' hosts of the syndicated National Public Radio talk show ``Car Talk. |
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