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Tappet in contact with basic circle of cam

Pressurized oil from the camshaft carrier is forced into the tappet through a groove and a series of holes in the side of the component, entering the piston
through a slot in the top. Since the engine oil pressure is higher than that in the tappet cylinder, the oil also flows through the non-return valve.

Tappet operated by cam 

The oil pressure in the tappet cylinder now exceeds the engine oil pressure, closing the non- return valve and making the assembly act as a solid
component.

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