tappet
Cam-driven engine rod
A tappet is a mechanical part that transmits motion between a rotating cam and a valve or other component, typically in an engine.
Tappets transfer the cam's circular motion into the linear motion needed to open and close valves: The mechanic adjusted the tappet clearance.
Also called a cam follower or valve lifter.
Lobed rod operating valves
- lifterOne who raises things
- pushrodEngine valve linkage component
- rockerChair on curved rails
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
adjustment · lash · follower · bucket · shim · hydraulic · solid · overhead
Circular-based solid form
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- timingArt of choosing moments
idle · torque · horsepower · lubrication · oil · fuel · spark · ignition
Parasitic eight-legged pest
- clatterLoud rattling noise
- rattleShaking sound maker
- knockStrike-produced sound
- clickingMaking short sharp sounds
ticking · clacking · noisy · quiet · silencing · diagnosis · adjustment · worn
Carry on person
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- gapUnfilled space between
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
replacement · specification · interval · service · rebuild · overhaul · resurfacing · grinding
camshaft
Lobed rod operating valves
clearance · adjustment · lash · follower · bucket · shim · hydraulic · solid · overhead · valvetrain
cylinder
Circular-based solid form
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
timing · idle · torque · horsepower · lubrication · oil · fuel · spark · ignition · exhaust
tick
Parasitic eight-legged pest
clicking · ticking · clacking · noisy · quiet · silencing · diagnosis · adjustment · worn · loose
wear
Carry on person
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
- gapUnfilled space between
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
inspection · replacement · specification · interval · service · rebuild · overhaul · resurfacing · grinding
reciprocation
Mutual exchange of actions
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- rotationTurning on an axis
cyclic · actuation · mechanism · linkage · lever · drive · thrust · contact · pressure · return
- tapped outExhausted of funds
- double tappedStruck with consecutive hits
- tapping outGesture of submission
- foot tappingRhythmic shoe-to-floor movement
- double tappingTwo rapid consecutive touches
- phone tappingSecretly monitoring communications