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Valve train assemblies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OHV | Camshaft positioned low in the cylinder block, long pushrod leading up to a rocker arm |
| DOHC | Twin overhead camshafts mounted in the head with angled valves and central spark plug tube |
| SOHC | Single camshaft positioned centrally in the cylinder head acting on rocker arms for intake and exhaust valves |
| SOHC Direct Drive | Single overhead cam acting directly on bucket tappets directly above in-line vertical valves |
| OHV Pushrod V-Engine Style | Single central block camshaft operating angled pushrods |
| DOHC Multi-Valve | Dual overhead camshafts with timing belt/chain drive operating 4 valves per cylinder |