Description And Operation: Engine: Notes

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NOTE: Refer to the exploded view under the assembly procedure.

The 6.8L (3V) is a V-10 engine with the following features:

Single overhead camshafts
Three valves per cylinder
Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SFI)
Aluminum cylinder heads
Cast iron, 60-degree V-cylinder block
Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
Distributorless ignition system
Electronic returnless fuel system