overhead valve

collocation in English

meaningsofoverheadandvalve

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overhead
adjective
adverb
uk
/ˈəʊ.və.hed/us
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.hed/
above your head, usually in ...
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valve
noun[C]
uk
/vælv/us
/vælv/
a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow ...
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(Definition ofoverheadandvalvefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Bothoverheadvalveand overhead cam versions of the red block engines were installed in 240s.
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In 1952, a newoverheadvalve3-litre six-cylinder was announced, but was probably never built.
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This had an 850 cc 4-cylinderoverheadvalveengine producing 24 bhp.
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In anoverheadvalveengine, this tappet is fitted low down in the engine block.
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The straight-six was a four main bearing 12overheadvalvedesign with a short stroke.
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Thisoverheadvalveengine was designed for commercial trucks, and proved strong and reliable in service.
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The top model was a 148cc four-stroke engine with the company's ownoverheadvalveengine.
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A new range of cars were shown in 1924 now withoverheadvalveengines and front wheel brakes but production remained limited.
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By 1923 the whole range was fitted withoverheadvalveengines of entirely new design and a variety of coachwork styles.
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The engine also received a new intake manifold, oil pump, cooling system and a quieteroverheadvalvemechanism.
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The four cylinder,overheadvalveengine had a capacity of 1185 cc and had at first magneto ignition.
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It was anoverheadvalvehigh compression, short stroke design that remained in production in various forms for decades.
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The distributor shaft is driven by a gear on the camshaft on mostoverheadvalveengines, and attached directly to a camshaft on most overhead cam engines.
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