The three most common cam-drive systems are (from left to right) the gear drive, the double-roller chain and the flatlink timing chain. Not shown is the cogged belt drive, which is mainly used in full ...
Allegro MicroSystems has released two automotive magnetic sensors, one for crankshafts and one for camshafts, both using the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect. Although both come in a simple ...
Back in the days before variable valve timing (VVT) and computer-controlled engine tuning, one of the best ways to improve stock engine performance was to install an aftermarket camshaft, a process ...
This overlooked engine part controls everything, and most drivers never think about it.
While not as glamorous as other mechanical systems in the engine, the method used to drive the camshaft off the crankshaft can affect the power output, durability and reliability of an engine. That's ...