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PRONUNCIATION OF ROCKER ARM

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROCKER ARM

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Rocker arm is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ROCKER ARM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rocker arm

Rocker arm

A rocker arm (in the context of an internal combustion engine of automotive, marine, motorcycle and reciprocating aviation types) is an oscillating lever that conveys radial movement from the cam lobe into linear movement at the poppet valve to open it. One end is raised and lowered by a rotating lobe of the camshaft (either directly or via a tappet (lifter) and pushrod) while the other end acts on the valve stem. When the camshaft lobe raises the outside of the arm, the inside presses down on the valve stem, opening the valve. When the outside of the arm is permitted to return due to the camshafts rotation, the inside rises, allowing the valve spring to close the valve.

Definition of rocker arm in the English dictionary

The definition of rocker arm in the dictionary is a lever that rocks about a pivot, esp a lever in an internal-combustion engine that transmits the motion of a pushrod or cam to a valve.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROCKER ARM

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rocket research
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rocket ship
rocket technology
rocket-propelled

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROCKER ARM

arm in arm
chance one´s arm
dead arm
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long arm
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pick-up arm
rotor arm
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steering arm
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twist someone´s arm
upper arm

Synonyms and antonyms of rocker arm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «rocker arm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROCKER ARM

Find out the translation of rocker arm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rocker arm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rocker arm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摇臂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

balancín
570 millions of speakers

English

rocker arm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घुमाव हाथ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ذراع الكرسي الهزاز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

коромысло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

balancim
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রকার হাত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

culbuteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lengan rocker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kipphebel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ロッカーアーム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

로커 아암
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lengen rocker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cánh tay rocker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ராக்கர் கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घुमट असलेली काठी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Salıncak kolu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bilanciere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wahacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

коромисло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

culbutorului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βραχίονα rocker
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rocker arm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vipparmen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rocker arm
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROCKER ARM»

The term «rocker arm» is regularly used and occupies the 80.215 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROCKER ARM»

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How to Rebuild Your Small-block Mopar: 273, 1967 & Later ...
The picture on the left shows the worn area of the rocker-arm face. To the right, the rocker arm has been refaced. This will ensure accurate valve adjustment and reduce wear. Rocker-arm assemblies for all LA-series engines with hydraulic ...
Don Taylor, 1982
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How to Rebuild Small-Block Ford Engines
A comparison between the original 221-302 pushrods, slightly longer 302 pushrods used with positive-stop rocker-arm studs and the much longer 351 W pushrod. Use the accompanying chart to determine standard pushrod length for your ...
Tom Monroe, 1978
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The Engine Builder's Handbook: A Complete Guide to ...
Special tools are available for removing damaged rocker arm studs, but you can improvise by shimming with washers or rocker arm pivots stacked over stud under free-running nut. Liberally oil nut and stud threads to minimize friction. Tighten ...
Tom Monroe, 1996
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Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997
Remove the rocker arm retaining bolts in the proper removal sequence. 4. Remove the rocker shaft assembly from the cylinder head. 5. Keep all parts in order and disassemble as required. Inspect the lash adjusters carefully. To install : 6.
Chilton Book Company, 1996
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101 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Performance Projects
On a stock engine this isn't really a problem but, on an engine with a high lift cam, instead of pushing, the rocker arm tends to thrust against the end of the valve stem, which increases enough wear and friction losses to make it a problem.
Chris Maida Mark Zimmerman
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How to Hotrod Small-Block Chevys
Getting back to the tip/stem relationship, there are several things which can affect this relationship: head milling, cam base circle, valve-seat location, valve-stem length, lifter dimension, rocker-arm differences and pushrod lengths. Some of ...
Bill Fisher, Bob Waar, 1976
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How to Tune and Modify Your Camaro, 1982-1998
Pushrods Pushrods have two functions: First, they are responsible for transmitting the lift provided by the tappet up to the rocker arm. Second, a hollow channel inside the pushrod acts as an oil passage to deliver oil to the rocker arm and valve ...
Jason Scott
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How to Rebuild Ford Engines
Section through pushrod-guided rocker arm is representative of performance versions of 351 C, 429 and 460 engines. Non- adjustable positive-stop stud at top is used in the late 429CJ, all 429 police and pre-'75 460 police engines. Drawing ...
Tom Monroe, 1980
9
How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8
(j After the Ardun cylinder heads are bolted to the engine Q with the rocker arm assemblies in place, the free move- 2 ment of the pushrods must be checked, ensuring they do not bind in any position within the engine block or the cylinder ...
George McNicholl
10
How to Build Ford Flathead V-8 Horsepower
The Ardun 1025 ball joint was attached to the camshaft lifter end of the pushrod, and the Ardun 1026 ball socket was attached to the rocker arm end of the pushrod, creating a one-piece unit. The pushrods used with the first-design Ardun ...
George McNicholl

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROCKER ARM»

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Indy 500: Source of Hinchcliffe's crash confirmed
According to the IndyCar technical bulletin, Schmidt Peterson Motorsport's right-front suspension rocker arm (BELOW) did indeed fail on Hinchcliffe's No. 5 car ... «Racer, May 15»
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Indy 500 trackside, Monday: Hinchcliffe's shunt, and more
The photo showed the rocker split, but the cause of the rocker splitting is currently unknown. The rocker arm connects the suspension pushrod to the damper ... «Racer, May 15»
3
Imris (IMRS) Neurosurgical HFD Rocker Arm Receives FDA Clearance
IMRIS Inc. (NASDAQ: IMRS) today announced a new rocker arm accessory that expands choices for neurosurgeons to select the best fixation suited for patients ... «StreetInsider.com, Sep 14»
4
First Look: Diamondback Mission Pro
Diamondback still uses its patented KnuckleBox design, which is a single-pivot driven by a beefy rocker arm, but the linkage has been simplified and the shock ... «Outside Magazine, Aug 14»
5
New at Summit Racing Equipment: Scorpion Endurance Series …
Over-engineered, track tested, and made in the USA, Scorpion Endurance Series Rocker Arm Kits for small block Chevy are stronger and provide more stable ... «PR Web, May 14»
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Honda Recalls 2013 CB500 and CBR500 Models for Rocker Arm
The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially ... «Motorcyclist Magazine, Mar 14»
7
Honda recalls CB500 and CBR500 motorcycles
The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially ... «ConsumerAffairs, Mar 14»
8
Recall: 2013 CB500 & CBR500 Motorcycles
According to the Defect Notice submitted to the NHTSA on February 13, 2014, “During manufacture of the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, certain lots failed to ... «MotorcycleUSA.com, Mar 14»
9
Scorpion Racing Products Introduces New Endurance Series Shaft …
According to company officials, customers have been asking for Scorpion shaft mount rocker arms, and now after exhaustive testing they are available for ... «PR.com, Jun 13»
10
New From Summit Racing Equipment: Bolt-On EFI Systems, Rocker
High performance enthusiasts can now upgrade their vehicles with Holley's new Terminator EFI Systems, Scorpion LS Race Series Roller Rocker Arms, and ... «PR Web, Jun 13»

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