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Distinguish between overhead cam and overhead valve arrangement
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Sr.No. | Overhead cam | Overhead valve arrangement |
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1 | This mechanism complicated in construction due to space constraint. | This mechanism simpler than overhead camshaft type. |
2 | The valves operating mechanism with overhead camshaft are highly efficient and less expensive. | This type arrangement engines are less efficient and also more expensive. |
3 | In this arrangement the distance between the cam and valves is much shorter. | In this arrangement the distance between the cam and valves is much more. |
4 | Valve response is quicker and valve adjustment can be more accurate. | Valve response is slower and valve adjustment cannot be more accurate. |