Valve tappet meaning

Valve tappet definition

An adjusting screw to obtain the specified clearance at the end of the valve stem (tappet clearance). The screw may be in the top of the lifter , in the rocker arm , or in the case of the ball joint rocker arm, the nut on the mounting stud acts in place of a tappet screw.

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