What is a Camshaft and What Does it do? Table of Contents What is a camshaft? The most common camshaft configurations Single overhead cam (SOHC) Double overhead cam (DOHC) Camshaft materials Chilled-cast Steel billet Difference in tappets Flat tappets Roller tappets Rocker arms Difference between a camshaft and crankshaft How can a camshaft fail? GT […]
Timing Chains are not Forever One of the most common misconceptions I see within the automotive industry is the fact that timing chains will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It has led to the belief that once a chain has been fitted into the engine that it will never need to be serviced or
A Summary of Wet Belts Recently, we have become more aware of a variation of timing belts; Wet timing belts. Featured prominently inside of the Ford Ecoblue engine, wet belts seem to be causing a lot of issues within the automotive industry while still staying mostly under the radar. In the following article I have
What is the Timing Belt System for? The timing belt is responsible for keeping the camshafts and crankshaft pulley in sync. It controls the rate at which the pistons and engine valves operate to ensure that they don’t collide. The system consists of a belt, guide pulleys, tensioners and a water pump. The pulleys and
Which is Better, Timing Belt or Timing Chain? What is the Difference? The timing system is one of the most important parts of the engine. It keeps the camshafts and the crankshaft pulleys in sync, ensuring that the pistons and engine valves do not collide. Historically, it was developed using a rubber Timing Belt, but
The Crucial Service Part That Shouldn’t Be Ignored So, What is a Crankshaft Pulley? The auxiliary system of an engine isn’t one that at first glance seems complicated or important. It’s a few wheels with a belt after all. However, while it may be simple in appearance, this system is responsible for letting multiple components
