Abstract: An exhaust throttle valve configured for use with a turbocharger. The exhaust throttle valve comprising a housing defining a duct configured to receive exhaust gas discharged from an outlet of the turbocharger; a valve member disposed within the duct and being movable between an open configuration in which flow of exhaust gas through the duct is permitted and a closed configuration the flow of exhaust gas through the duct is prevented or restricted; and a bearing member received by a bore of the housing and configured to support the valve member for rotation about a valve axis. The bore is closed at one end so as to substantially prevent leakage of exhaust gas through the bore.

Abstract: A system for use within an internal combustion engine to facilitate the starting of the engine while cold. The system comprises a reservoir for holding a predetermined volume of lubricant, conduit means extending from the reservoir and having outlets positioned above a valve of each cylinder of the engine, and delivery means responsive to the actuation of the engine's starter for forcing lubricant at a predetermined substantially uniform rate from the reservoir and through the conduit means, whereby lubricant is delivered through the engine valves and cylinders, for the sealing thereof, continuously during the starting of the engine.