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Q: What is a camshaft on a car?
A: A camshaft is only a shaft on which cams are installed. The camshaft is mounted on bearing in the lower part of the cylinder block, most in-line engines. In some engines, it is placed on the cylinder head. A cam is a device that changes the rotary motion of the camshaft into linear motion of the follower or filter.
Q: How do roller camshafts work?
A: During the rotation of the camshaft, the lobes work with the motion of the piston. The purpose of lobes is to open and close the valves for intake and exhaust gases. Its speed usually depends on the engine speed. 4. Thrust Plate When using a roller cam you will need to provide some means to support the cam at the rear of the engine.
Q: What is the best free camshaft calculator?
A: MGI SpeedWare’s camshaft calculator is a free tool made by — and for — car enthusiasts. This tool is a work-in-progress and is not intended to substitute professional advice.
Q: How many CAMS does a cam have?
A: A camshaft has several cams along with the length, two cams for each cylinder, one to move the inlet valve and the other to operate the exhaust valve. Furthermore, the camshaft has an eccentric to run the fuel pump and gear to operate the ignition distributor and oil pump.