Automotive Dictionary: Overhead Valve

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Automotive Dictionary: Overhead Valve


Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
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Overhead Valve


Abbreviated OHV. Refers to design where the valves a above the combustion chambers but are actuated through pushrods by a camshaft located below the cylinder head.
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