摘要 |
A hydraulic lash adjuster comprising: a body having a blind longitudinal bore and an outer diameter; a plunger slidably fitted in said bore having an end extending therefrom, said plunger defining a high pressure chamber in the blind end of the bore, said plunger having a hollow core and an opening in its end facing the high pressure chamber defining a valve seat; a check ball abutting said valve seat; a ball cage attached to said plunger; a spring means in the high pressure chamber biasing the plunger; a means in said body and said plunger for communicating a supply of oil to the hollow core; and a cylindrical cap removeably fitted on the end of the plunger extending from the bore, said cap having practically the same outer diameter as the plunger and a flat top.
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