摘要 |
A valve stem extension (23) for connecting a valve stem (27) of an exhaust valve (13) or intake valve (11) with a rocker arm (25), the valve stem extension (23) comprises a rod section (31) having a rocker arm end (31A) and a valve stem end (31B), wherein each of the rocker arm end (31A) and the valve stem end (31B) is configured as a joint part portion such as ball joint or a ball socket part of a ball joint a hinge part or a hinge socket part of a hinge joint, or a pin receiving part of a pin joint. Such a valve stem extension (23) can be provided in an extended valve actuation system (21) for bridging varying rocker shaft positions while, for example, employing in size similar or identical valve stems (27). |