Patent ID: 6863042
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: F01M

Abstract:
1. A lubrication system for timing chains of a V-type engine, said system receiving engine oil from a main oil gallery of a cylinder block to spout the oil to the timing chains and including an oil supply means comprising: a first oil jet adaptor for lubricating the timing chain of a bank by communicating with said main oil gallery of said cylinder block wherein said first oil jet adaptor includes a first mounting part projecting to the front center of said cylinder block and connected to said main oil gallery of said cylinder block and a first spouting pipe extending from said first mounting part toward said timing chain of a bank; and a second oil jet adaptor communicating through a tubular connection path to said first oil jet adaptor for lubricating the timing chain of another bank wherein said second oil jet adaptor includes a second mounting part projecting to a side front of said cylinder block and connected through a tubular connection path to said first mounting part and a second spouting pipe extending from a side of said second mounting part toward said timing chain of another bank.