Retention device for valve actuating mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9482120
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14220191

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A retention device for a valve actuating mechanism to secure a finger follower and lash adjuster together includes a ring member disposed in a groove of a movable piston of the lash adjuster. The retention device also includes a connecting member having a plurality of legs adapted to engage the finger follower and an intermediate base interconnecting the legs and adapted to be disposed below the ring member and about a portion of the lash adjuster to effect a free movement of the connecting member in all pivoted positions of the finger follower.

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GT TECHNOLOGIES INC5859 E EXECUTIVE DRIVE WESTLAND MI 48185

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Brune, John E Stockbridge, US 17 63
Stoody, Ira R Roseville, US 3 28

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