What Causes Slow Adjustment of the Intake Camshaft?

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OGraham
07/30/25 5:37am
Slow adjustment of the intake camshaft may be caused by a mechanical failure of the intake camshaft timing gear, which requires replacement of the camshaft timing gear. The computer detects the slow adjustment of the camshaft based on the synchronization signals from the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor. Below is an introduction to the camshaft: Function: The camshaft is a component in a piston engine that controls the opening and closing of the valves. In a four-stroke engine, the camshaft rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft (in a two-stroke engine, the camshaft rotates at the same speed as the crankshaft). Typically, the camshaft rotates at a very high speed and must withstand significant torque, so the design requires high strength and robust support for the camshaft. Material: The camshaft is made of high-quality alloy steel or alloy steel. Since the valve movement pattern affects the power and operational characteristics of an engine, the design of the camshaft plays a crucial role in the engine design process.
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