Oil feed system for IC engine with variable camshaft timing

摘要

An oil feed system for an internal combustion engine with a variable camshaft timing mechanism includes a bracket attached to the front structure of the engine at a final location which is determined in part by the interaction of the bracket and the camshaft adjuster to which it is furnishing oil. An oil feed spud which engages the adjuster will be ablated when the engine is initially operated, so as to provide a running clearance between the VCT mechanism and the oil supply spud, while the same time allowing piloting of the oil supply spud within the variable camshaft timing mechanism.