John Rodgers wrote:

> Will someone please tell me just what an "interference engine"
> actually is??

Not an engineer but my understanding is that it's an engine wherein a
loss of timing between the crankshaft and valve train (such as would
occur if a timing belt slipped or broke) would result in Mr Piston
getting to meet Mr Valve with typically diastrous and expensive results.

I think some engines (my old Fiat was one) could also have interference
between the crankshaft and the fuel pump lobe under those same
circumstances.

Geo Hahn

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