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Re: Camshaft power required
Posted to Open Discussion Forum on 3/9/1997

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On Volvo Diesels(Volkswagon built),they drive the injection pump off the end of the camshaft thru a pulley.I don't know how much power it takes to drive the pump,but i bet its more than an alternato... Login to read more.