Cylinder Head Assembly: Description and Operation

The cylinder head is cast aluminum with in-line valves arranged with alternating exhaust and intake. The intake and exhaust ports are located in the rearward, facing side of the head. The intake ports feed fast-burn design combustion chambers with spark plugs located close to the center line of the combustion chamber far optimum efficiency. An integral oil gallery within the cylinder head supplies oil to the hydraulic lash adjusters, camshaft, and valve mechanisms.