Integral rocker arm hydraulic lifter and bearing assembly

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A rocker arm assembly for use in the valve train of an internal combustion engine of the type having a fixed rocker shaft for supporting at least one rocker arm and having an axial passage adapted to be in continuous communication with the pressurized lubricant supply of the engine and with at least one radial riser passage extending from the axial passage; the rocker arm assembly including a rocker arm having a hydraulic lash adjuster operatively positioned in a socket provided in an arm thereof and a hybrid, bearing operatively positioned in the rocker arm so as to encircle the rocker shaft over the oil riser passage. The hybrid bearing includes an outer race …