In a piston engine, a timing belt (also called a cambelt) is a toothed belt that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft. This synchronisation ensures that the engine's valves open and close at the correct times in relation to the position of the pistons.
In a piston engine, a timing belt (also called a cambelt) is a toothed belt that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft. This synchronisation ensures that the engine's valves open and close at the correct times in relation to the position of the pistons.
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