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Which component is NOT needed in a typical overhead cam engine?

The component that is NOT needed in a typical overhead cam engine is a pushrod.

Here's why:

* Overhead Cam (OHC) engines: The camshaft is located directly above the valves, eliminating the need for pushrods to transmit motion.

* Pushrod engines: The camshaft is located lower down, and pushrods are used to transfer the camshaft's motion to the rocker arms, which then open and close the valves.

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