Abstract: The invention is a clamp for clamping a fuel injector in place on internal combustion engine which clamp has a first end adapted to engage a fuel injector body, a clamping force receiving portion and a fulcrum portion preferably located therebetween. The fulcrum portion is adapted in use to engage a fulcrum point on the engine in rolling contact. The invention also describes an internal combustion engine structure provided with a fuel injector clamped in place in the engine by means of the above described clamp and a method of use therefor.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine breather system in which a lower engine volume is defined by an engine crankcase, an upper engine volume is defined by a top cover, and an upper forward part of the crankcase includes a housing defining a volume to accept a fuel injection pump. Breather gas inlet means are provided to receive breather gas from one or more locations within the volume defined by the fuel injector pump housing, a breather gas conduit fluidly connects the inlet to a separator capable of separating oil from suspension within the breather gas, and a breather balancing conduit fluidly connects the separator to the upper volume defined by the top cover.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold cooling assembly for an internal combustion engine having a turbocharger, an exhaust a manifold, heat exchanger, and an outer shell. Exhaust gas from the engine passes through the exhaust manifold, the turbocharger, and the heat exchanger. The cooled exhaust gases pass through a cooling passageway disposed about, generally surrounding and spaced from the exhaust manifold. Heat is further absorbed by the cooling exhaust gasses.

Abstract: A piston assembly for an internal combustion engine comprising an upper piston member, a piston skirt, and an insert which is fastened together. The insert is tapered and urges the piston skirt towards the upper piston member. The principle use is for light weight pistons having a skirt made of a lighter weight material, however any two piece piston assembly will benefit from this invention.

Abstract: A first fluid passage for a crankshaft is plugged at an end portion to prevent fluid leakage from the passage. A plug having first and second cylindrical end portions of different diameters is slidably disposed in first and second cylindrical bore portions, respectively, of the first fluid passing passage and retained in the bore portions by a stop ring. A resilient member disposed in the second cylindrical bore portion engages a shoulder on the plug and a transition step surface in the second cylindrical bore portion and forcibly urges the plug against the stop ring.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine has a re-entrant type combustion bowl. The combustion bowl has two re-entrant volumes in fluid communication and cascaded with respect to the longitudinal axis of the piston. The cascaded re-entrant volumes enhance gas velocities within the combustion bowl to improve fuel combustion.

Abstract: Method for operating a free-piston engine to produce relatively low amounts of undesirable NOx by initiating injection of the atomized fuel mixture into the combustion chamber after closure of exhaust apertures by the combustion chamber piston during the compression stroke thereof to attain a homogeneous fuel-air mixture and relatively lower and more uniform local combustion flame temperature in the combustion chamber.

Abstract: A steering system for an articulated steered mobile work machine has a first sensor for sensing the relative angular position of first and second machine sections and a second sensor for sensing the relative angular position of second and a third machine sections. A controller determines for a sensed relative angle of the first and second machine sections the desired relative steering angle of the second and third sections and actuates a second control valve to direct fluid flow to a second pair of fluid operated jacks and pivot the third machine section to a desired angular position relative to the second machine section. The second sensor provides feedback as to the relative angular position of the second and third machine sections.

Abstract: In a turbocharged internal combustion engine, the condensation accumulating in a charge air cooler is directed through conduits into the exhaust duct after the exhaust turbine, in the direction of exhaust gas flow from the internal combustion engine, and is evaporated in the exhaust gas stream flowing through the exhaust duct.

Abstract: A load carrying body has an ejector slidably disposed for movement between first and second end portions of the load carrying body. The load carrying body has a "v" shaped floor and the ejector has a "v" shaped bottom. The ejector has a first angled portion disposed at a preselected included first angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the load carrying body. The second end portion of the load carrying body has an angled end portion at substantially the same angle as the included first angle to facilitate complete ejection. A jack pulls the ejector between the first and second end portions.

Abstract: A protective air passing shield has a top shield resiliently releasably connected by a plurality of mounts to an end portion of a side shield. The protective air passing shield is disposed about a fan and connected to a shroud of a cooling system and blocks large particles from the cooling system.

Abstract: A pinion gear rotatively connected to a drive motor is radially movable relative to a swing gear of a work machine by an eccentric member to adjust the backlash between the pinion and swing gears. A supporting bracket is supportingly connected to a second end portion of the pinion gear and maintains the second end of the pinion gear from radial movement. An adjustable stop engages the supporting bracket and further prevents radial movement of the pinion gear.

Abstract: A canister oil filter for an internal combustion engine comprising a plurality of filter elements with seals on each end of each filter, the filters being stacked end to end within the tubular housing, an oil inlet and outlet disposed in one end of the canister and a spring biased retainer collar, which keeps pressure on all of the end seals, disposed in the same end of the canister as the oil inlet and outlet with the bias of the spring and the force from the impinging incoming oil acting generally in the same direction, to form a canister with improved filter sealing.

Abstract: A sparkplug cooling passageway is disposed in a second body portion of the cooled pre-combustion chamber assembly. The sparkplug cooling passageway has a first side surface spaced about a threaded bore portion disposed in the second body portion. The first side surface and a second side surface define the sides of the sparkplug cooling passageway. An opening disposed in the second body portion opens into the passageway at the second side surface and passes cooling fluid between a cylinder head and the passageway.

Abstract: A steering system for an articulated steered mobile work machine has a first sensor for sensing the relative angular position of first and second machine sections and a second sensor for sensing the relative angular position of second and a third machine sections. A controller determines for a sensed relative angle of the first and second machine sections the desired relative steering angle of the second and third sections and actuates a second control valve to direct fluid flow to a second pair of fluid operated jacks and pivot the third machine section to a desired angular position relative to the second machine section. The second sensor provides feedback as to the relative angular position of the second and third machine sections.

Abstract: A pre-combustion chamber assembly and method for an internal combustion engine consists of first, second and third body portions of different metallic materials. A second end of the first body portion is joined to the first end of the second body portion by brazing and the first end of the third body portion is joined to the second end of the second body portion by controlled depth penetration welding. The first, second and third body portions are pre-machined. The first and second body portions are connected to form a first subassembly and the third body portion is subsequently connected to the first subassembly.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for connecting a fluid passing conduit to a supporting housing having a conduit receiving bore has a strap assembly disposed about an end portion of the fluid passing conduit and a torque restraining bracket. A plurality of fasteners removably connect spaced end portions of the torque restraining bracket and the strap assembly together and secure the torque restraining bracket to the fluid passing conduit. A fastener connects a middle portion of the restraining bracket to the supporting member and maintains the fluid passing conduit from axial and rotary movement. A sealing member seals between the fluid passing conduit and the supporting member. A pilot ring concentrically pilots the conduit end portion relative to the bore.

Abstract: During the performance of service on many machines, it is often necessary to remove one component from another necessitating the removal of any wiring clips or harnesses that may be attached thereto. In many instances, removal of these wiring clips creates a laborious and/or an unduly complicated task. The present invention provides a connector assembly that includes a mounting portion that has a groove defined therein that receives a tapered abutment member defined by a clip assembly. The groove has tapered end portions on each end thereof that interact with the tapered abutment member to allow easy and selective removal and assembly of the clip assembly and mounting portion depending on the type of service required.

Abstract: An engine including a crankshaft having a crankshaft pump portion including at least one cam lobe for operably engaging a pump integral to the engine block of the engine, such that the pump is actuated directly by the crankshaft pump portion, thereby eliminating the typical drive train so as to reduce weight of the pump and engine combination while enhancing the reliability thereof and improving pump efficiency.

Abstract: A trimming device and method maintains a first trimming member of a tree harvester head at a preselected transverse position relative to a tree trunk during relative longitudinal movement of the tree trunk. A first control device having a tree trunk engaging portion movably connected to the first trimming member selectively establishes the relative transverse position of the first trimming member and the tree trunk. An actuator urges the tree trunk engaging portion into engagement with the tree trunk and the first trimming member at the preselected transverse position.