DESCRIPTION
The camshaft is made of cast iron with eight machined lobes and four bearing journals.
Fig. 7 Camshaft-Typical
1 - CAMSHAFT
2 - LOBES
3 - BEARING JOURNAL
OPERATION
When the camshaft rotates, the lobes actuate the tappets and push rods forcing upward on the rocker arms which applies downward force on the valves.