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	Valve lift Alzata valvola		The valve lift indicates by how many millimetres the valve is lifted... >>>


	Volumetric efficiency Efficienza volumetrica		Cylinder pressure at the end of the intake phase to atmospheric pressure ratio. >>>


	Valve timing Fasatura di distribuzione		Several mechanical parts (ignition spark plug, timing valves, fuel injectors) will work perfectly timed with the piston movement. >>>


	Valve guide Guidavalvola		Small hollow cylinders housing the timing valve stems. >>>


	Volumetric efficiency Grado di riempimento		It is the percentage describing the ratio of the mass of intake gas actually fed during the intake stroke to that theoretically possible according to the engine displacement. >>>


	Variable pich spring Molla a passo variabile		A special type of helical spring characterised by variable pitch dimensions (Pitch being the distance between two consecutive turns). >>>


	Vernier Nonio		Graduated auxiliary scale used on a main gauge to improve reading accuracy. >>>


	Volt Volt		Unit of Measure used according to the International System (I.S.) to indicate electric voltage, or a difference in potential. >>>

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