Timing System - Ducati Diavel Carbon Owner's Manual

Timing system

DESMODROMIC with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and
4 closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is
operated by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt
rollers and toothed belts.
Desmodromic timing system
1) Opening (or upper) rocker;
2) Opening rocker shim;
3) Closing (or lower) rocker shim;
4) Return spring for lower rocker;
5) Closing (or lower) rocker;
6) Camshaft;
7) Valve.
6
2
1
2 5
2 1
3
5
4
7
Fig 177
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