tappet
tappet
Definition
tap·pet (tap′it)
tappet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- adjust: Self adjusting hydraulic tappets made quiet trouble free running for thousands of miles.
- check: The exhaust was in one piece, the timing was OK, we even took the valve covers off and checked the tappets.
Adjective modifier
- hydraulic: There were probs with the 2002 to 2004 Calis which had some problems with the hydraulic tappets.
- noisy: The Honda V6 engines prove exceptionally reliable, although can develop noisy tappets in later life.
Modifies a noun
- clearance: Perhaps the tappet clearances were a bit wide before.
- noise: But it may be as simple as tappet noise escaping from a leaky exhaust seal.
- adjustment: Tappet Adjustment - Every 6000 miles or 6 months.
- adjuster: The tappet adjuster would stick out and look odd, so I had some more thinking to do.
- chest: Removal The first task is to remove the crankcase breather from the tappet chest side of the engine.
- block: Pre 1977 1/2 model year bikes used a unique thread size for the tappet block hold-down screws.
Noun used with modifier
- bucket: Two overhead camshafts operate ( via bucket tappets ) two 38mm intake and two 33mm outlet valves per cylinder.
