Four-cycle engine

摘要

A four-cycle engine fueled by a mixture of fuel and lubricant and including valve actuation mechanism contained in the path of the fuel flow. A component of the mechanism including a rotating gear having a gear shaft journalled between wall portions of the engine whereat the wall portions define in part the flow path of the fuel. Through holes provided in the walls to direct fuel-lubricant to the shaft ends journalled in the wall portions for lubrication of the said shaft ends.