tappet

Definition

Cars & Driving

• noun a usually cup-shaped element (one for each valve) which slides on the cam lobes and converts the rotary motion of the camshaft into the reciprocating motion of the valves; the tappets actuate either pushrods, rocker arms, or valves directly

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Contexts for “tappet”

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• Cars & Driving