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valve gear

American

noun

(in a reciprocating engine) the mechanism for opening and closing the valves at certain points in each stroke.

valve gear British

noun

a mechanism that operates the valves of a reciprocating engine, usually involving the use of cams, pushrods, rocker arms, etc

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Illustrations of various valves and valve gear with their principles of operation are given.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

The above engraving, which is a side elevation of the cylinder, shows the valve gear complete.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881 by Various

The valve gear is of the regular Corliss type, driven by a single eccentric and wrist-plate.

From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous

Q. Of what does the valve gear of this compressor consist?

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

Some of the most important details of a steam engine are those of its valve gear.

From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous

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