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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2000
Troy D. McArthy, Kendallville, IN (US);
Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Abstract
A rocker cover gasket assembly is provided that is suitable for use in connection with a valve assembly for an internal combustion engine. The rocker cover gasket assembly includes a carrier, a plurality of valve stem seals integral with the carrier and at least one connector, wherein the connector is connected to two adjacent valve stem seals to form a linkage or a web of valve steam seals. The connectors and carrier may contain one or more handle members to improve manual or mechanical handling of the assembly. The connectors and portions of the carrier may be formed with thinned portions to allow for selective removal of individual valve stem seals in the event of wear or failure.