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OHV Engine - Fan, Thermostat Radiator Cap, Cylinder Head > < Idle Speeds, CO Content, Ignition Timing Adjustment

OHV Engine

 

 

Adjusting value                                                                  12 SC

Valve clearance

Inlet                                                                                0,15 mm

Exhaust                                                                           0,25 mm

Measured with engine at operating temperature

Distributor dwell angle 50 + 3°

                                                                                               at min. 4 mm contact gap

Distributor dwell time 56 + 3%

Ignition timing                                                              Mark on crankshaft pulley must align with bar on timing case cover

Spark plug electrode gap                                                         0,7 - 0,8 mm

Compression                                                                The difference in pressure between the individual cylinders in an engine must not exceed 1kp/cm2

Pressure lost test                                                          Pressure loss per cylinder with engine in perfect condition

no more than            max. 25%

i.e. at piston              max. 5%

and at valves            max. 20%

 

 

OHV Engine - Fan, Thermostat Radiator Cap, Cylinder Head > < Idle Speeds, CO Content, Ignition Timing Adjustment