A method is disclosed for positioning the crankshaft of an engine. The method comprises the steps of providing a first hole in the flywheel (18), providing a hole (26) in a stationary part of the engine to line up accurately with the hole in the flywheel (...

A mechanism for actuating auxiliary devices of internal combustion engines arranged in an engine block (18) in which is positioned a drive shaft (12) with eccentric cam (11) and in which is foreseen a cam follower (14), which, when actuated by the eccentri...

An arrangement of an internal combustion engine is disclosed that balances the various inertia forces acting on the engine during operation. A plurality of counterweight assemblies are provided that counterbalance the forces generated during engine operati...