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Old 02-17-2004, 10:20 AM   #8
John B
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Re: Revolutionary Engine Debuts @ Miami Show

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Originally posted by YachtForums
The Dyna-Cam.

The engine is a 4-stroke engine. Because of the design of the main cam, each of the twelve cylinders fires with every revolution of the shaft, in contrast to three times with conventional six-cylinder engines.


Does this mean all four strokes (intake, compression, power and exhaust) occur in each revolution?

I can't picture that. A four stroke needs two revolutions to complete all four strokes. Or is this what the 'main cam' is doing (unlike a cranksaft)?
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