rocker arm, rocker

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Definition of rocker arm, rocker in English English dictionary

rocker arm
Pivoted mechanism that operates valves
rocker arm
a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine
rocker arm
A lever located on a fulcrum or shaft, one end on the valve stem and the other either on the push rod or directly on the camshaft lobes As the camshaft rotates, the arms rock on their fulcrums causing the valves to open and close
rocker arm
A curved lever that pivots in the middle One end is attached to the top of the valve stem In overhead-valve engines the other end is attached to the push rod In some overhead-cam engines the other end is attached directly to the camshaft lobe As the camshaft rotates, the rocker arms pivot causing the valves to open and close Also see ball joint rocker arm and high lift rocker arms
rocker arm
A pivoted lever used in an internal combustion engine to transfer cam or pushrod motion to a valve stem
rocker arm
These are pivoting levers that transfer the movement caused from the rotating lobes of the camshaft to the opening and closing intake and exhaust valves
rocker arm cover
(Otomotiv) A metal lid located on top of the cylinder head on cars that have valves activated by an overhead cam or rocker arms
rocker arm, rocker
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