Electrohydraulic Camless Valves

[jac at wave.sheridan.wy.us]

There was a thread a few months ago about electrically controlled valves.


The November 7 issue of MACHINE DESIGN magazine has an article about Ford's efforts in that direction.  The article claims they can operate 16 valves with 125 watts plus some hydraulic power..

The concept is elegant.  My complements to the designers.

With a small electric blower on the intake manifold they should be able to do away with the electric starter,  No cam shaft or gearing is needed.  The battery size can be reduced.

Everyone should find a copy of this article.  I bet we will see more of this in the future.


john carroll
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jac at wave.sheridan.wy.us
 11/13/96 00:11:33