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Old 2nd March 2009 | 01:47
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downwind
 
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piston engine questions

Hi all,

some questions;

what are the purpose of hydraulic valve tappets for piston engines?

what would happen if there is insufficient tappet clearance in an engines inlet valve?

why is a tappet clearance provided in an a poppet valve engine?

Thank you.

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