Abstract: A rocker arm is constructed with a fulcrum having at least a partially cylindrical bearing surface and a central passage for receiving therein a pressurized supply or lubricant or oil, the passage being intersected by radial holes or passages connected to the periphery or outer bearing surface of the fulcrum to define a clearance space between the fulcrum and rocker arm surrounding it, for the introduction of a film of oil or lubricant during the non-loading cycle of operation of the cam, a squeeze film effect being provided during the loading operation of the cam by the oil or lubricant being evacuated through a lower or ambient pressure outlet, a thin film remaining to floatingly mount the rocker arm upon the fulcrum, this being accomplished by the introduction of the oil or lubricant under a pressure greater than the forces generated when the cam is in contact on the cam base circle.

Abstract: An engine tappet is constructed with flat, essentially parallel or conformal bearing surfaces internal of its case for the introduction during no-load operation of a lubricant under pressure to the space between the surfaces, the pressure level of the lubricant being greater than the force necessary to remove lash in the system, to thereby create an oil film between the surfaces that is partially squeezed out during load operations of the cam event to in effect float one part upon the other to reduce rotational friction.