{"id":42623,"date":"2022-02-01T12:59:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T12:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=42623"},"modified":"2022-02-28T12:09:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T12:09:26","slug":"ohv-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/ohv-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Anatomy: OHV Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Overhead Valve engine (OHV) is a type of engine in which the valves are located above the camshaft. Initially, the OHV engines were used in motorcycles but were later modified for cars in the 19th century. Since then, the engine has undergone major modifications to cater the modern automobile requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following paragraphs will provide you with complete details about the OHV engine, its working and its usage in modern vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does OHV Engine Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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OHV engine is a classic engine type<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The OHV engine is a type of push-rod engine in which valves responsible for balanced air-to-fuel ratio are located over the camshaft within the engine block. The location of the valve facilitates frequent and complete exhaustion of fuel. This engine is known for being compact and for its ability to produce high torque at low engine speed. The following paragraphs will demonstrate the working process of OHV engines.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction and Working<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The construction of OHV engines is simpler, contrary to other petrol and diesel engines<\/a>. It consists of the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n