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cam shaft that allows the downward thrust of one
Piston to cause another piston to move back up to be ready to be pushed down again. The
Ignition is timed in a manner that allows the sequential firing of the spark plugs to cause
The cam shaft to rotate smoothly.
by Evan
The cam shaft opens the valves as the piston comes up and down to let fuel in and let exhaust pass the crankshaft pushes the pistons up and down
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe camshaft's main function is to open and close the Intake and Exhaust valves...On some cars it drives the distributor as well.
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What are the timing marks set for on a 2001 Ford Focus?
cam shaft sensor controlled
What happens when the cam shaft goes bad?
Engine makes noise, performance drops, fuel mileage drops,
What are the signs of a damaged cam shaft?
the engine usually misfires at low rpm and the lifters clatter. Chevy small blocks were famous for this usually on cyl 5 and 7
1988 Ford 300 ci distributor not turning when cranking engine?
Either the gear on the end of the distributor shaft is chewed off or the gear that drives it is . Possibly broken cam.
What are manual slack adjusters main function?
To transfer motion from the air brake can actuating rod to the S cam shaft on large trucks fitted with air brake S cam type brakes. They can be manually adjusted to take up for brake drum and brake lining wear.
Is the cam shaft in the differential?
no, the cam shaft is on the engine cylinder head..
Where actually is the cam shaft sensor on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE?
The sensor on the CAM SHAFT!
What does it mean when you have a VTECH system malfunction?
this probably means you have a worn cam shaft or cam shaft or the arm that hits the cam shaft to open the valve is worn. this is internal on the engine.
Speed ratio between cam shaft and crank shaft?
Cam spins at half the speed of the engine.
What is a cam chain on a Nissan 350Z?
cam chains are a chain the attach to the crankshaft and the cam shaft , the crankshaft is the shaft making the pistons go up and down the cam shaft makes the valves open and close, the crank shaft and cam shaft have to be aligned a certain way or the car will not fire, this is called "timing" . if your looking for where it is , its most likely in the front of the engine get a pro to look at it.
Known Chevy Beretta cam shaft problems?
Does anyone know of any chevy beretta cam shaft problems?
Does a Mazda rx8 have a cam belt?
No Cam Shaft; therefore no Belt!
What is the torque specs for cam shaft bolts on a 2000 Saturn?
what torque specs on cam shaft bolts 2000 saturn 2.2
Where is the cam shaft sensor in a 2000 jeep Cherokee?
The cam sensor is in the distributor.
What is the torque specs on cam shaft bolts for a 2000 Saturn 2.2?
what torque specs on cam shaft bolts 2000 saturn 2.2
What does the cam shaft censor do?
The cam shaft position sensor uses the "Hall Effect" to tell the ecu ( car's computer ) where the cam shaft is in it's rotation. This information is used by the ecu to fire off the coil ( or coils ) and the injectors at the correct time.
Cam shaft sensor have anything to do with coolant?
no
