timing chain

collocation in English

meaningsoftimingandchain

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timing
noun
uk
/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/us
/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/
the time when ...
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chain
noun
uk
/tʃeɪn/us
/tʃeɪn/
a series of things of the same type connected in a line, or a series of people standing in ...
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(Definition oftimingandchainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A significant failure would thus discharge pressurized steam and hot coolant into thetimingchaincase.
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This gasket seals the primary coolant passage within thetimingchaincase.
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It was a side-valve design with atimingchain, as was popular at the time.
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Even the single-carburettor engine suffered from the problem oftimingchainstretch.
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As with auto engines, proper tension of thetimingchainis necessary to prevent premature wear of the drivetrain components.
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Also, timing belts do not require lubrication, which is essential with atimingchainor gears.
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Internal combustion engines often use atimingchainto drive the camshaft(s).
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The engine switched from atimingchainto a timing belt, and the interior changed to gray.
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This extension also acted as an integratedtimingchainhousing.
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All versions featured a low-maintenancetimingchainwith a self-adjusting hydraulic chain tensioner and hydraulic valve tappets.
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Timingchainfailure may call for engine replacement or a costly repair.
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The engine was affected by an oil sludge problem and prematuretimingchaintensioner failure, which were fixed around 2002-2004.
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It uses a jackshaft in place of a camshaft to drive atimingchainto each cylinder head.
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It was also a side-valve engine, and used atimingchain.
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Another factor affecting large straight-six engines is the end-mountedtimingchainwhich connects any camshafts to the crankshaft.
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The key difference was that the petrol engine retained itstimingchain, since it lacked the need to drive an injector pump.
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The engine design comprises cast iron cylinder block, two camshafts in the engine head andtimingchain.
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Metal-backed camshafttimingchainguides were added in 1993 to replace the earlier model's less reliable plastic guides.
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This new engine uses atimingchaininstead of a timing belt.
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Additional weight was shaved off by integrating the engine support bracket with thetimingchaincover.
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