Meaning & use
Tappets
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Mechanical components in an engine's valve train that transmit motion from the camshaft to open and close the valves.
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A clicking noise from the engine often signals that the tappets need adjusting.
Mechanics checked the tappets during the routine engine tune-up.
A note on using this word
Worn or misadjusted tappets are a classic cause of a distinctive ticking sound in older combustion engines.
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