Patent ID: 6032635
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: F01M,F02B,F02F,F05C

Abstract:
A single cylinder overhead cam internal combustion engine comprising:an engine housing including an integrally formed cylinder and cylinder head, said cylinder comprising an internal bore;a crankshaft rotatably mounted within said engine housing, said crankshaft driving a drive sprocket located externally of said engine housing;a piston operably connected to said crankshaft and mounted for reciprocation within said cylinder internal bore;an overhead camshaft rotatably mounted within said engine housing and extending externally thereof, said camshaft comprising a camshaft sprocket located external of said engine housing;a valve assembly in communication with said cylinder internal bore and operably connected with said camshaft; andan endless loop drive member interconnecting said drive sprocket and said camshaft sprocket for transmitting rotational motion therebetween, said drive member being external to said cylinder.