Automotive dictionary (encyklopedia)
Dictionary of terms and abbreviations for cars (automobiles), motorcycles (bikes),
bicycles, boats, engines, machines, machining and car fixing.
I-head engine
An engine where both
intake and
exhaust valves are placed directly over the
piston. The cam is located in the block and the valves are activated by pushrods and
rocker arms. Also called "overhead-valve engine" or "valve-in-head engine."