Engine Lubrication System: Notes
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Lubrication system is a force-feed type. Oil is supplied under full pressure to crankshaft and connecting rods. A controlled volume of oil flows through the valve tappets to the valve train. Rotor-type oil pump is crankshaft driven and draws oil from oil pan through oil strainer.