Valve mounting fixture for an internal combustion engine
AssigneeElectro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
InventorsFarhan Devani, Antone Long
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Abstract
A valve mounting fixture is provided for an internal combustion engine. The fixture includes a first plate, a support member, a second support member and a second plate. The first plate has a plurality of through holes to detachably connect to an outside surface of an engine cylinder. The first support member is connected to the first plate and extends outwardly from the outside surface of the engine cylinder. The second support member has a first end connected to the first support member; the second support member has at least one adjustable connector. Further, a second plate is connected to a second end of the second support member, and the second plate has a plurality of mounting holes.
Claims3
A valve mounting fixture, comprising:
- a first plate having a plurality of through holes to detachably connect to an outside surface of an engine cylinder;
- a first support member connected to the first plate and extending outwardly from the outside surface of the engine cylinder;
- a second support member having a first end connected to the first support member, the second support member having at least one adjustable connector;
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- a second plate connected to a second end of the second support member, the second plate having a plurality of mounting holes.
A method of mounting a valve, comprising:
- mounting a first plate of a valve mounting fixture to an outside surface of an engine cylinder;
- attaching a valve bracket to a second end of the valve mounting fixture;
- attaching the valve to the valve bracket;
- adjusting at least one of a plurality of adjustable connectors on the valve mounting fixture to achieve a desired valve position;
- securing the at least one adjustable connector corresponding to the desired valve position;
- welding the valve bracket to an engine crankcase;
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- removing the valve mounting fixture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.