valvole laterali

English translation: side valves

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Italian term or phrase:valvole laterali
English translation:side valves
Entered by: Marco V

17:13 Dec 5, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Italian term or phrase: valvole laterali
L’anno successivo sono messe in vendita le nuove 750 cc che prendono il posto delle precedenti moto. Il telaio è sempre del tipo a profilato d’acciaio stampato ed i motori sono gli ormai conosciuti ed apprezzati bicilindrici boxer, a valvole laterali per il primo modello e per il secondo, valvole in testa.
Marco V
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side valves
Explanation:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z7421/default.aspx

The Model T was designed by Henry Ford, Childe Harold Wills, Joseph A. Galamb and Eugene Farkas. A 177 cubic-inch four-cylinder motor was placed in the front and powered the rear wheels. The 20 horsepower engine was capable of carrying the vehicle to a top speed of around 45 mph. There were three main bearings and ***side valves***.

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halifax
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yes it refers to really old motorbikes
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4 +1side valves
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side valves


Explanation:
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z7421/default.aspx

The Model T was designed by Henry Ford, Childe Harold Wills, Joseph A. Galamb and Eugene Farkas. A 177 cubic-inch four-cylinder motor was placed in the front and powered the rear wheels. The 20 horsepower engine was capable of carrying the vehicle to a top speed of around 45 mph. There were three main bearings and ***side valves***.



halifax
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yes it refers to really old motorbikes
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Asker: thanks halifax!


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agree  Jo Macdonald: Ok if it’s old, for historical reference. A side valve engine is a really dated low CR design.
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