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Note : At Present in Single Cylinder this instruction is up to 10/1 HP and in Twin Cylinder up to 16/2 HP. More details will be uploaded very soon. More or less of the information are same.

  • The Engine must be installed where a generous supply of fresh air is assured.
  • A portable electric light is recommended in addition to the fixed lighting of the engine room.
  • The most convenient height for the crankshaft is 27 in. (68.5 cm.) above the ground.
  • Keep exhaust and water pipes as short and straight as possible.
  • Leave a space of about 3 feet all round the engine for ease of access and maintenance.

Foundations :
Our standard foundation drawings give the dimensions of suitable concrete beds. These dimensions are the minimum for a good solid subsoil and modification will have to be made where the subsoil is soft, water logged, or otherwise of a special character.

Set the engine as level as possible, packing under the engine feet with thin metal strips, placed as close as possible to the holding down bolts.

Portable Models :
Place portable models in as level a position as possible.

Belt Drive :
Driving belts must be run as close up to the flywheel as possible to avoid undue strain on the bearings and crankshaft. Where “fast” and “loose” pulleys are used, drive the “fast” pulley from the side nearest the flywheel.

Through Cooling :
The cooling of an engine by passing water through it to waste, with or without the use of a small tank, is totally unsuitable and must not be used under any circumstances.

Exhaust Pipes :
If a longer exhaust pipe than standard must be fitted, this should at no point slope upward from the engine, unless a suitable moisture trap is fitted at the lowest art of the pipe. This is to prevent moisture, caused by condensation, draining back into the cylinder and causing damage.

If more than 10 feet of pipe is used, the bore of the pipe must be increased.

Pipe sizes :
Up to 10 feet – 2 in. (50.8 mm.) bore
10 feet to 20 feet – 2½ in. (63.5 mm.) bore
over 20 feet – 3 in. (76.2 mm.) bore

To facilitate cleaning the exhaust Pipe during overhaul, it meet be erected in easily detached sections of about 4 feet in length and not concreted in at any Point.

Specification :

The fuel must be a DISTILLATE and not a residual oil or a blood thereof. It most conform with British Standard Specification

  • In general, the fuel most be free from foreign matter and water, otherwise excessive wear may take place, particularly in the fuel injection system; certain fuels am, unsuitable owing to the excessive temperatures, pressures, deposit, and corrosion resulting from their use, The user is cautioned that although the engine may run satisfactorily for a short time off cheap fuel, excessive want and damage will ultimately be suffered by the engine and its life materially shortened. For them reasons we cam accept no responsibility for such damage or wear caused by the use of unsuitable or dirty fuels.
  • When in doubt as to the suitability of a fuel oil the local agent should be consulted

CLEAN FUEL IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE IN ENSURING RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE

Feel Service Tank :

An engine mounted fuel tank is supplied as standard; as an site, native, a fuel service tank can be supplied which should be mounted not less than 2 ft. 6 ins. (0.76 meters) and not more than 6 ft (1.8 meters) above the crankshaft and as close to the engine as possible.

This latter type is fitted with a loping bottom to assist in draining off sludge by means f a drain plug. During overhauls examine the tank closely and clean out if necessary.

Clients providing their own fuel tanks should arrange for the fuel outlet to be 2 in. above the bottom of the tank and that drainage arrangements we provided at the lowest point.

Always fill fuel rocks through a fine strainer, preferably at the end of a run. If any sediment is stirred up during the process, this has time to settle before the engine is used again.

If cam; am used, avoid tipping out the last few drops.

Funnels am very difficult to keep clean in dusty conditions. Wash them before and after use and wrap up when not required, or fill service tank direct from a small mouthed screw capped can such as a 2 gallon petrol can.

Tanks and piping should NOT be galvanized.

Before finally connecting up, blow out all fuel pipes to remove scale loosened during bending and fitting.

Specification :

The engine must be ran on good quality diesel engine heavy duty detergent lubricating oil.

The lubricating oils most meet specifications IS 496 Straight mineral oils am not suitable, neither are oils of less detergency than specified.

The use of good quality lubricants will give longer periods between overhauls and extend engine life.

Mixing of Oils :

If an engine has been on on straight mineral oil for more than 250 hours since completely overhauled (or since new) before it is changed to Heavy Duty (Detergent) Lubricants, the deposits formed by the straight oils may be dislodged by the letter and choke the oilways and filters. For this reason it is necessary to flush the engine thoroughly with Heavy Duty (Detergent) oil and change the oil after 150 hours and then resume normal changes every 250 hours. The filters must receive frequent attention during this initial period.

Sometimes Heavy Duty (Detergent) oils increase the oil consumption, in which case a heavier grade may be used.

DO NOT MIX TWO DIFFERENT BRANDS OF OIL. THOROUGHLY DRAIN OFF OIL OF ONE BRAND BEFORE CHANGING TO ANOTHER LUBRICATING OIL. ADDITIVES ARE NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND SOME CAN HARM THE ENGINE.

Lubricating Oil System 6/1 and 8/1
Lubricating Oil System 12/2 and 16/2

Lubricating Oil System :

Lubrication is by a plunger type pump operated by a cam on the camshaft. The pump feeds a generous supply of oil to the main bearings and to the trough into which the dipper of the connecting rod big end dips. The big end bearings are lubricated from below by a hollow dipper in the 12/2 & 16/2 engines, and by oil holes from above in the single cylinder engines. The piston, cylinder and other working parts are lubricated by splash.

The lubricating oil pump of the single cylinder engines, mounted the end of the crankcase below the fuel pump is fitted with a hand priming lever. The two cylinder engine is primed from inside by reaching through the crankcase and working the oil pump plunger with the thumb until the oil is seen to flow down over the main bearings. The plug on the top of the pump fitting may be slackened if necessary to check that the pump is working. An oil pressure indicator gauge and tap can be supplied if specialty ordered. The valve stems are lubricated rated from small oil reservoirs in the cylinder head, and the rocker shaft is provided with its own greaser.

Near the valve tappets is a brass plug marked “OIL”. This is for applying oil to the camshaft bearing if the engine has been standing idle for a long time. Tappet heads and push rod heads are cupped to enable them to hold their own supply of oil for a reasonable time.

Before Starting Engine for the First Time of After Overhaul :

  • Remove crankcase door and fill troughs under connecting rod (or rods) with lubricating oil.
  • Apply all to each it hole in top of big end bearing.
  • Open oil filler and fill engine sump to within ½ it, (12.7 min.) of the top of oil filter.
  • Operate lubricating oil pump by hand or rotate engine by starting handle until oil flows down over main bearings and into dipper troughs on twin cylinder engines.
  • Close up crankcase and fill recesses in cylinder head with engine oil for valve lubrication. Also fill cups in push rods and tappet heads.
  • Remove brass plug near tappets, marked “Oil”, and pour in ¼ pint of oil.
  • Fill rocket shaft greasers and give several turns to lubricate valve rockers.
  • Lubricate any AUXILIARY MACHINERY driven by the engine.

Lubricating Off Sump capacities :

6/1 and 8/1 … … … … 4.5 pints (2.6 liters)
1212 add 16/2 … … … … 10 pint (5.7 liters)

SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE

To Start Engine by Hand :

  • Make it a practice to check the lubricating oil level, the fuel level and the cooling water level before starting.
  • If engine is being started for the first time ensure that all foregoing points of lubrication have been attended to and that the fuel system is primed.
  • Swing valve lifter(s) under tappets.
  • Screw in tightly the compression changeover valves on cylinder heads (6/1 and 12/2 only).
  • Disengage cut-off hand lever by pushing it downwards and trip the overload pawl on the fuel pump.
  • Place starting handle on the engine crankshaft extension and turn. Disengage exhaust valve lifter(s) as quickly as possible, and lock in off position. Engine should fire as soon as one valve has been released. Retain grip on starting handle and remove from crankshaft.
  • Check ail indicator plug to see that oil pump is working. If oil pressure indicator gauge is fitted, open tap to check pump is working and quickly close it again (12/2 & 16/2 engines only).
  • Check that ruling water is circulating.
  • Load can be applied as soon as engine has attained full speed. Up to 1/3 load, compression change-over valve(s) should remain screwed in, but when more than 1/3 load is applied, screw change-over valve(s) out as far as it (they) will go. (8/1 and 16/2 engines are not fitted with compression change-over valves).

To Stop Engine :

  • Lift cut-off hand lever.
  • When engine is about to stop, engage valve lifter. Never stop engine by shutting off fuel supply or by lifting the exhaust valve.

Speed and Load Regulation :

A slight adjustment of speed may be made. To increase speed, turn the knurled adjusting nut in a clockwise direction, increasing the tension of the spring. To reduce the speed, turn the knurled nut in the opposite direction.

THE SPEED MARKED ON THE ENGINE MUST NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 2½%.

Essential for Easy Starting :

  • Engine must turn easily when decompressed. If not check that suitable lubricating oil is in use. Check that valve lifters are correctly adjusted.
  • Injection creak must be heard (or felt-place fingers on fuel injector pipe). If not, the cause may be :
    • No fuel in tank.
    • Injector nozzle valve stuck open.
    • Air lock in system.
    • Fuel pump delivery valve seat scored.
  • Good compression on high compression ratio. If not, check for :
    • Worn cylinder.
    • Leaking inlet or exhaust valve
    • Piston ring stuck in their grooves.
    • Possibility of beat valve stem.
  • Fuel pump rack to be free (stopping lever down).
  • Overload pawl on fuel pump must he set for starting.

Essential for Easy Starting :

This my be caused by :

  • Valve, probably exhaust, sticking in guide, and hitting piston clean valve steam and guides.
  • Slack bearing – fit new bearing.
  • Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder head – check and adjust.
  • Injection too early – check and adjust.
  • Flywheel loose on shaft – drive taper key in tightly.

Carbon Deposit :

Excessive deposit may be due to :

  • Choked exhaust system – dismantle and clean.
  • Long period of idling – running too cool.
  • Unsuitable fuel oil.
  • Unsuitable lubricating oil.
  • Injector not spraying correctly – clean nozzle.
  • Late injection of Fuel – check timing.

Smoky Exhaust :

The exhaust gas should be clear at full load. If it is not, steps should be taken to clear it. Black smoke is due to incomplete combustion of fuel caused by :

  • Overload, causing an excessive quantity of fuel to be injected.
  • Choked air intake.
  • Poor atomization due to a choked injector nozzle.
  • Unsuitable fuel.

Blue smoke, when faint, is generally the result of light load on over cooling.

Heavy blue smoke is caused by lubricating oil passing the piston rings because of either piston rings carboned in grooves or a worn cylinder.

Engine Stop :

This may be due to :

  • Lack of fuel – tank empty, air or water in fuel system, fuel system chocked.
  • Overload.
  • Overheating – shortage of water an lubricating oil.

Loss of Power :

This may be due to :

  • Loss of compression. See difficult starting.
  • Incorrect tappet clearance.
  • Choked exhaust pipe.
  • Fuel injection system. Injector but of order. Fuel pump out of order, or timing slipped.

Failure to obtain Normal Speed :

  • Engine started under overload.
  • Bearings too tight (after overhaul).
  • Insufficient fuel.
  • Injection retarded.

Cooling :

Occasionally examine flexible hose to see that it is clear. There is a danger of swelling inside, so obstructing the flow of water, and a good test is to compress the hose, which should give and not feel hard and solid.

In districts where the water is impure, the water jacket around the cylinder and in the cylinder head should be freed from any deposit.

To remove hard deposits in cylinder water jacket fill with a solution of washing soda in the proportion of 1¼ lbs. of soda to 1 gallon of boiling water. Then wash the jacket out with fresh water.

When Engine is in regular use :

Daily:
  • Check supply of fuel oil.
  • Turn grease cups.
  • Check leak of oil, water, fuel.
  • Check water circulation.
  • Check level and state of lubricating oil.
  • Check exhaust smoke.
  • Check oil around valve stems.
  • Check lubricating oil circulation.

100 Hours:

  • Clean air filters
  • Check tightness of all nuts.

250 Hours:

  • Clean air filters
  • Lubricate auxiliary machinery.
  • Check driving belt, fan, water pump (if fitted)
  • Remove fuel injector and check fuel spray.
  • Change engine oil.

500 Hours:

  • Clean and renew oil in oil bath air cleaner.
  • Clean lubricating oil stainer.
  • Adjust valve clearance.

1000 Hours:

  • Decarbonised engine.
  • Grind in valves.
  • Check piston clearance if gasket is changed.
  • Clean out inlet manifold and exhaust pipe.
  • Check water jacket for scale.
  • Check free working of governor linkage.
  • Drain sediment from main fuel tank.
  • Drain and clean water tanks.
  • Renew fuel filter element.
  • Check injector nozzles for obstruction or wear in orifice.
  • Check big end main bearings.

A reasonable amount of time spent in checking over the details as described in the foregoing is the user’s best insurance against loss of valuable time and costly repairs.

Changing Oil :

Change lubricating oil after every 250 hours running.

Drain sump when engine is warm through drain plug to be found on 6/1 and 8/1 engines below the oil filter, and on 12/2 and 16/2 engines in the oil suction pipe below.

Remove crankcase door, splash plate (6/1 and 8/1) and lubricating oil strainer.

Wipe down inside of crankcase, including trough, as clean as possible.

If paraffin is used to clean out sludge, crankcase must be wiped dry before recharging with fresh oil.

Clean and replace oil strainer.

The fuel filter is an essential part of a diesel engine. It must not be removed from the engine or used without a filter element.

Renew the filter element every 1000 hours – more frequently if the fuel is known to be dirty for any reason. When changing the element clean the inside of the filter bowl.

After carefully re-assembling the filter, the fuel should be turned on and all air vented from the system by slackening the two bleed screw on top of the filter body, and the single bleed screw in the outlet banjo. After all air has been displaced tighten the vent screws securely.

Felt Air Filter (When supplied) :

Air filter is suitable for average operating conditions, but where very dusty conditions prevail an “oil bath” filter should be fitted.

It is important that the air filter is cleaned regularly so that the passage of air to the engine does not become partially or wholly blocked. The time interval between cleanings will vary with the amount of dust in the air, but it is recommended that this operation should be performed once a month under the cleanest of conditions.

Remove felt from cleaner and shake vigorously, then beat dust and grit out of the felt.

If the felt is damp and oily it will be necessary to wash it in paraffin and the thoroughly dry before replacing in the cleaner. Fuel oil is NOT recommended for washing the felt as it will not readily evaporate and petrol vapor may cause detonation.

Oil Bath Type Air Filter (When Supplied) :

Mount the filter in horizontal position and maintain the correct oil level as marked on the filter body. If the level is ¼ in. Too high the engine will inhale the cleaning oil, which will cause excessive carbon deposits on the valves, pistons, etc. If too little oil is used the cleaning action will not be efficient. Check the oil level weekly, and if necessary and fresh oil. Lubricating oil as used for the engine may be employed. Change the oil and clean completely every 500 hours running, or more frequently if there is any sign of the oil becoming impregnated with sand of dirt. To clean, remove from engine and dismantle. Wash in paraffin and allow to dry. Examine cork and felt washers during dismantling and change if necessary.

Air tight joints, including those between the filter and the engine are essential for efficient air cleaning.

Vacuum Breather :

The purpose of the vacuum breather on the crankcase door is to maintain a partial vacuum in the crankcase so that the lubricating oil will not work out through the bearings and joints.

If the thin metal disc should become stuck with paint or grime, remove and scrape clean on the flat surface, care being taken not to kink or distort it. Do not mislay the small distance piece which supports the cover.

To Remove Compression Change-Over Valve (6/1 and 12/2 only) Option Extra :

This is device to give a high compression for starting, and lower compression for normal running.

The Valve screwed “IN” give high compression and “OUT” gives low compression.

DO NOT run under heavy load with high compression.

For long runs at 1/3 load or less, use high compression.

Always see the valve is either Full in or Fully Out.

Keep the screw thread clean and bright.

  • Remove fuel pipes from injector and unscrew nut for releasing auxiliary chamber. This will withdraw the outer combustion chamber. Take note of the thin copper washer.
  • The main or inner combustion chamber plug may be loosened by compression in the manner described for cylinder head.

Drive a hard wooden Plug into the ¼ in. dia. hole in the center to prevent air leakage and then replace the outer portions just removed with the hand wheel in the “Out” position, and with the outer combustion chamber nut screwed into the head three or four turns which will be sufficient to prevent the inner combustion chamber from being ejected too violently when subjected to the force of compression.

Stubborn cases will have to be treated by drilling and tapping with a fine 3/8 in. thread and drawing out with a screw.

  • Unscrew small nut in center of hand wheel to extract valve.
  • Remove valve, taking care of spring, spring washer and woodruff key.

To Remove Cylinder Head :

  • Drain water. (If compression change-over valve is to be removed, loosen at this stage. See above).
  • It Remove cylinder head cover.
  • Remove injector.
  • Detach inlet pipe, exhaust pipe, water pipe, and fan assembly if radiator cooled.
  • Remove valve rocket assembly, push rods and valve caps.
  • Undo cylinder head nuts.
  • Lift off cylinder head. In obstinate cases replace the injector (but not the fuel pipes), valve rockers, valve push rods and two cylinder head holding down nuts, and slacken each of these holding down bids about two turns.

Next proceed as for starting. With valve lifter engaged, turn the starting handle quickly to get up a good speed and then smartly disengage valve lifter, when the compression in the cylinder should cause the loosening of the joint between cylinder head and cylinder block.

CYLINDER HEAD (6/1 and 12/2 engines)

To Remove Valve Guides :

  • The inlet valve guide ran, be drive, out.
  • The exhaust valve guide must be screwed out (turn anti-clockwise).

To Replace Cylinder Head :

Note: In the twin cylinder engine the cylinder heads are so arranged that the two inlet valves come together on the inside, the parts being connected by a common inlet manifold. The cylinder heads, therefore, most be replaced in their original positions.

  • Refit valve guides, inlet and exhaust valves
  • See that cylinder head gasket is undamaged and in place. i.e. by position of dowel.
  • Replace cylinder head on studs, and tighten nuts finger tight.

Note: Each cylinder head gasket must be replaced on its own cylinder If these have been changed then the head clearance must be checked as below.

  • Refit compression change-over valve, taking care that the copper washer between the two parts is in place.
  • Fit inlet manifolds on twin cylinder engines to ensure correct alignment. Failure to carry out this step will probably lead to cracked or broken manifolds.
  • Nuts to be tightened so that the cylinder head is pulled down flat, compressing the gasket evenly. This can be achieved by tightening the nuts in turn diagonally. Tighten each nut a little at a time and go over three or four times.
    After the initial run, following the replacement of the cylinder head and while the engine is still hot, re-tighten the cylinder head nuts as described above.
  • Replace valve end caps, push rods and valve rocker gear and adjust valve clearances as under “Valve Adjustment”.
    If new heads are being fitted to multi cylinder engines they should be checked that the inlet guides are in the correct position. If they are not, as can happen if two single cylinder type heads are supplied, the guides must be changed around in one head so that the inlet guides are in the center of the engine. Regrind the valves.
    Note : Inlet valve push rod is longer than exhaust valve push rod.

To Check Cylinder Head Clearance :

Place two small pieces of lead on top of piston, above the line of the gudgeon pin and not beneath the valves of transfer port. Tighten down cylinder head and turn piston slowly past T.D.C. Remove cylinder head and measure thickness of lead; this should fall between 0.045 in. (1.14 mm.) and 0.050 in. (1.27 mm.) for types 6/1 and 12/2 and between 0.0075 in. (1.9 mm.) and 0.080 in (2.03 mm.) for the 8/1 and 16/2 engines. The clearance may be adjusted by the use of paper joints, placed between the cylinder block and the crankcase.

If the clearance is much too large it my be due to worn bearings or a bent connecting rod.

To Remove Piston :

  • Remove cylinder head and cylinder block.
  • Remove crankcase doors.
  • Disconnect the big end bearing of the connecting rod.

Note : which way the dipper faces and the manner in which the big end is marked, so that it can be assembled i the same way.

  • Lift out piston and connecting rod. Reassemble big end loosely.
  • Remove either circlip, warm piston and drive out gudgeon pin.

To Remove Piston Ring :

First work them loose, then stand the piston on a flat surface, and insert thin strips of metal between the top ring and the piston at four different places. Ease the ring off over the strips of metal, and repeat the process for the other rings. Piston rings are springy hot will break if roughly handled.

To Replace Piston Rings :

  • Piston groove, and oil holes must be thoroughly clean. Piston rings, if new, must be wiped clean of preservative grease; used rings must have any carbon deposits removed.
  • To ensure that the rings will fit property when assembled on the piston, roll each one round in its own groove. Where a ring is slack, and a new one is no improvement, it will be necessary to consider changing the piston.
  • Place the ring in the lower part of the cylinder, square with the bore, and measure the gap between the two ends with a feeler gauge. The correct gap is not less than 0.012 in. (0.310 mm.).
  • Wipe all parts clean and dry and assemble the rings in their grooves by sliding them over strips of metal as in removal.

To Reassemble :

  • Refit piston and connecting rod, noting numbering of big end bearing and in which direction the dipper faces. The dipper fitted to 6/1 and 8/1 engines is flattened in section and should cut the oil edgeways not broadside on. The hollow dipper in twin cylinder engines is a scoop, the opening of which is turned away from the crankcase door.
  • Fit paper cylinder block joints equal to number removed (and 2 metal shims 0.015″ 0.38 mm thick for types 8/1 and 16/2). Place a flat bar across crankcase close to connecting rod and bring piston skirt firmly down on it.
  • Oil piston rings and stagger the gaps. Place piston ring clamp in position and compress rings. The clamp should close quite easily. If any force is required it is better to take it off and try again.
  • Oil cylinder bore, lift cylinder block over starts and lower into position pushing down piston ring clamp as far as the bar underneath the piston.
  • Turn crankshaft to move piston up into cylinder.
  • Support cylinder block, remove piston ring clamp and bar and allow cylinder block to drop into position.
  • Assemble cylinder head.

Connecting Rod Big End Bearing :

These are steel back white metalled shells in the bottom half and lead bronze in the top half and mast not be scraped or touched up in any way. The running clearance with the crankpin should not exceed 0.003 in. (0.076 mm.).

When assembling the bearings on the connecting rod it is most important that the backs are scrupulously clean and that there is interference between the bearing and the bore of the connecting rod. This interference, or nip, is measured by placing the bearing in the connecting rod, tightening both bolts to the normal extent, then slackening one bolt only and measuring the corresponding gap in the rod at the parting line. This gap should be between 0.004 in. (0.102 mm.) and 0.006 in. (0.152 mm.).

Ensure the dipper is secure before replacing the connecting rod cap; it is screwed in place and 4 dots punched into the circumference prevent turning. Place a cork over the end of the dipper whenever working in the crankcase to avoid injury to the hands.

Tightening torque for big end nuts is 55 lb. ft. (7.6 kg. m.)

Main Bearings :

These are of the bush type and need no attention as long as they are properly lubricated. The bush is located in the housing by a locating screw through the top of the housing, to ensure that the oil holes register correctly.

Valves Adjustment :

Valve Tappet clearance should he set to

6/1 and 12/2 … Inlet, 0.017 in. (0.43 mm.); Exhaust, 0.032 in. (0.82 mm.).

8/1 and 16/2 … Inlet, 0.008 in. (0.20 mm.); Exhaust, 0.008 in. (0.20 mm.).

To do this, slack. off the lockout on top of the valve rocker, turn the adjusting screw by means of a screwdriver until the correct clearance is obtained between the valve and rocker and then tighten the lockout. During this operation the valve tappet most be in its lowest position, and the rocker pressed firmly down on the push rod.

To Remove Valve :

  • Remove cylinder head.
  • Lay head upright on bench.
  • Depress valve spring carrier.
  • Remove valve stem on (in two halves).
  • Remove valve spring carrier, and valve springs.
  • Turn cylinder head over, and remove valves.

To Replace Valves :

Replace components in the reverse order and check valve clearance under the face of the cylinder head.

Position of Valve Hands :

Inlet and exhaust valve heads must not be less, than 0.055″ (1.39 mm.) and not more than 0.100″ (2.54 mm.) under face of cylinder head to prevent valves from touching piston when using the valve lifter.


EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE

Decarbonising

ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE RUN MORE THAN 1,000 HOURS WITHOUT DECARBONISING.

  • Remove cylinder head and dismantle.
  • Remove piston and rings.

ALL PARTS must be scraped clean of deposits of carbon and washed in paraffin before reassembly.

Special care must be take, with regard to :

  • Recess in bore of exhaust valve guide
  • Valve ports.
  • Piston ring grooves.
  • Inside of piston.

Regrind valve seats if not in perfect condition. This applies also to the compression change-over value (6/1 and 12/2 only.)

Clean out all exhaust piping, expansion chambers, silencers, etc. Every part must be scrupulously clean before being placed in position.

To Remove flywheel :

  • Remove flywheel key, clean end of crankshaft and keyway.
  • Work flywheel to end of crankshaft and lift off.
  • A very tight or damaged key may require to be drilled before flywheel can be removed by a special “strongback”.

In case of difficulty the crankshaft can be withdrawn from either end of the engine with one flywheel still attached.

To Remove Camshaft :

  • Remove flywheel at governor end of engine. Turn off fuel and remove fuel pipe to pump and injector at this end of engine, also governor speeder spring. Slacken off valve rocker assembly and remove push rods.
  • Remove cover (opposite end to governor) and collar, or in 12/2 and 16/2 engines remove fuel pump and cover and the pin securing fuel pump cam, and remove cam.
  • Undo nuts securing camshaft end cover and remove complete with fuel pump. Remove crankcase door.
  • Unscrew camshaft center bearing locating pin in twin cylinder engines. Withdraw camshaft and governor weights complete. Remove tappets as camshaft passes underneath.

Assemble in reverse order, replacing tappets first. These may be held in position with thick grease.

Note :The idler pinion spindle has an oil groove which MUST be fitted at the top for lubrication of the bearing.

To Time Camshaft :

When reassembling, the timing marks “I” and “O” must be matched as illustrated.

Note :Care must be take, to ensure crank arm, does not hit idler pinion spindle when turning the crankshaft to match the timing marks.

A – Camshaft Gearwheel

B – Idler Gear

C – Crankshaft Pinion

D – Idler Gear Spindle

Camshaft Timing

To Remove Camshaft :

On single cylinder engine the crankshaft may, if desired, be removed without first drawing piston and connecting rod.

  • Disconnect big end bearings and push piston up to top of cylinder.
  • Remove flywheel, and remove lubricating oil pump discharge pipes on 6/1 and 8/1 engines.
  • Clean crankshaft ends thoroughly before drawing off main bearings. Undo nuts securing main bearing housings and withdraw, allowing crankshaft to rest on sides of crankcase.
    In drawing off the main bearings, a certain amount of stiffness may be encountered from the oil thrower rings.
  • Remove idler pinion. Remove crankshaft.

On twin cylinder engines the cylinder blocks, connecting rods and center main bearing bolts have to be removed before removing the crankshaft.

  • Remove delivery valve holder and spring and with the fingers slightly raise delivery valve from its seating. As soon as this is done fuel should appear. Hold delivery valve off its seat until all air bubbles are out of the system and a solid column of fuel appears.
  • Replace delivery valve holder and spring and tighten down holder firmly hot not too vigorously.
  • Connect fuel injection pipe again to fuel pump and loosen at injector union.
  • Repeat for second cylinder of 12/2 and 16/2 engines.
  • Place cut-off hand lever in “START” position (ie. down).
  • Engage starting handle and turn engine by hand until oil flows freely from injector unions.
  • Tighten unions and continue turning until Injectors “creak” or a distinct “buzz” is felt in injector pipe.

Fad Pump :

To Tim Injection

  • Bring piston to T.D.C. compression stroke, that is with both valves closed, and swing cut-off lever downwards.
  • Disconnect fuel injection pipe from delivery valve holder and remove delivery valve holder, delivery valve and spring. Fuel will flow from the pump.
  • Turn flywheel a few degree, forwards until flow of fuel stops. Replace delivery valve holder (without valve and spring) and tighten lightly.
  • Turn flywheel slowly backwards until fuel recommences to flow, then turn in direction of normal rotation until fuel flow ceases. Blow fuel from top of delivery valve holder to make sure that it has definitely stopped.

At this position the mark on the flywheel rim which indicates injection should be immediately opposite the center line of the cylinder block.

The timing mark is 20º before TDC or 41/8 (104.77 mm.) on the rim of a 235/8″ (60 cms.) dia. flywheel and 43/8″ (111.125 mm.) on the rim of a 25″ (63.5 cm.) dia. flywheel for engines except 16/2 which is 26º before TDC or 5¼” (133.35 mm.) on rim of 235/8″ (60 cms.) diam. flywheel and 8/1 which is 19º before TDC.

  • If not, adjust the tappet underneath the pump until this condition is satisfied. Raise tappet to advance injection, lower tappet to retard.
  • Replace delivery valve and spring after washing in clean fuel oil.
  • Reconnect fuel injector pipe.
    Repeat the process for second cylinder of 12/2 and 16/2 engines.

To Refit Crankshaft :

On single cylinder engine the crankshaft may, if desired, be removed without first drawing piston and connecting rod.

  • Place crankshaft in crankcase. Fit main bearing housing at governor end, without oil thrower ring. Lift housing on to top stud and apply a cut finger right.
  • Fit main bearing housing at opposite end also without oil thrower ring. Fit and tighten nuts on this bearing.
  • Remove bearing housing at governor end, and camshaft end cover, to bring timing marks into view.
  • Set in the manner illustrated and fit idler pinion. Replace main bearing housing and camshaft end cover.
  • Tighten bearing housing nuts. Crankcase must turn freely by hand. Fit oil thrower rings.
  • 12/2 and 16/2. Fit crankshaft center bearing and tighten nuts; crankshaft must still turn freely by hand.

The crankshaft end play should be adjusted to 0.005″/0.010″ (0.127 mm./0.254 mm.) when fitting the flywheels.

Lubricating Oil Pump :

This requires very little attention, but bell valves, scats and plunger must be renewed when worn, for efficient operation.

12/2 and 16/2 Engines. It may be necessary to prime the pump after a major overhaul or renewal of lubricating oil. Unscrew pressure gauge or plug and pour oil into the pump discharge; replace pressure gauge or plug.

To Prime Feel System :

Prime the fuel system by removing ALL air :

  • With fuel tank filled, prime filter by unscrewing vent screws an top of fuel filter until all air is released and oil flows freely. Retighten vent screws.
  • Vent fuel pipe at fuel pump. Tom engine as for starting, i.e, 3 to 20 turns until injector “creaks “, and then attempt to start the engine. If the engine fails to start a more detailed method of priming must be used as; follows :
  • With cut-off hand lever in “STOP” position disconnect fuel injection pipe from delivery solve holder on fuel pump by unscrewing union.

Fuel Pump Fault Location :

FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
Pump does not deliver fuel.
  • Fuel Tank empty.
  • Fuel inlet pipe chocked or filter element dirty.
  • Air lock in pipe line.
  • Delivery value remains suspended.
Partly unscrew vent plug and turn engine until fuel flows freely, without any air bubbles.Remove and examine valve face and guide, as well as seating face. If either is damaged, the pair should be replaced.
The pump does not deliver fuel uniformly.
  • Supply of fuel to pumps insufficient.(a) Inlet pipe chocked or filter element dirty.(b) The “head” between the tank and the pump is too small.
  • Air lock in pump shown by air bubbles issuing when the delivery value holder has been unscrewed.
  • Delivery valve spring broken.
  • Delivery valve damaged either on face or guide.
Increase of “head”.

Proceed as at 3.

 

Replace.

Fit new pair (i.e. new valve and seating complete).

Pump delivers insufficient fuel.
  • Delivery valve leaky.
  • Leaky joints in the pressure system.
Fit new pair (i.e. valve and seating).Clean joint faces and tighten down.

To Adjust Fuel Pump Linkage (12/2 & 16/2 Engine) :

Fuel pumps are calibrated as indicated by two center punch marks on the fuel pump rack. When these are equally disposed about the rack facings on the pump body, the pump is delivering fuel corresponding to full power The procedure for adjustment is as follows :

  • Ensure that both injectors are working satisfactorily.
  • Ensure that compression on both cylinders is satisfactory, if not engine should be decarbonised.
  • Remove split pin from joint pin and remove joint pin from upper governor connecting rod fork on right hand fuel pump, looking at engine from governor linkage side. Pull back governor connecting rod so that upper fork clears; governor upper lever.
  • Loosen lockout on governor connecting rod and adjust fork by screwing up or down so that on re-assembly of governor fork onto upper lever and after insertion of joint pin, it is possible to lift cut-off hand lever to fullest extent, without straining linkage and further when in this position, by applying pressure to the end of the fuel pump rack, a slight movement is obtainable.
  • Re-assemble complete the upper fork as described under 3 reversed. versed. Tighten lockout ensuring fork is free on governor lever.
  • Remove split pin, joint pin and fork from governor bottom lever and/or governor upper lever on left hand fuel pump and adjust either one or both of these as required, to obtain both pump racks in the same position in relation to pump bodies on both fuel pumps. This can be checked by setting the center punch marks on the racks of the pumps equally for both pumps. When this has been achieved, it is important to observe that the governor rods screwed end, are not the forks by a distance not less than the diameter of the rods, This can be effected by screwing up or down the forks on the bottom and upper left hand levers equal amounts in opposite directions, without changing the relative pump rack positions. Reassemble split pins and tighten up lockouts.
  • Start engine and put on full load. An approximate check that the cylinders are equally loaded run be found when engine is cold by starting it under load and by testing hands on cold exhaust manifolds, note which manifold warms up fastest and adjust pump racks accordingly. If engine speed falls off shorten governor links equally on both pumps half a turn at a time. Exhausts from both cylinders should remain clear, if not engine is running on overload and forks should be unscrewed equally on both pumps. N.B. – It is most important to ensure, with engine running on no load (and with racks set as above for full load), with engine running at correct speed, that there is still about ¼” free play on fuel pump racks, otherwise engine may ‘race’ at no load.

To Prime Feel System :

Examine the nozzle if trouble is suspected and clean if necessary. The use of absolutely clean fuel ensures the maximum of time with trouble free injectors. The injectors should be set to 90 atmosphere for 6/1, 8/1 and 12/2 engines and 150 atmospheres for 16/2 engines.

A faulty nozzle may result in one or more of the following :

  • Smoky exhaust (black)
  • Engine overheating
  • Loss of power
  • Increased fuel consumption.
  • Knocking in the cylinder.

To test a nozzle, remove from cylinder head and reconnect to fuel injection pipe with nozzle exposed. Tom the engine until, the nozzle sprays into the air away from the operator (the spray will easily penetrate the skin of the hands) when it will be seen if the spray is streaky or dribbling; a perfect spray is in the form of a fine mist.

The nozzle must only be cleaned with the necessary special tools and by a qualified service engineer.

Remove nozzle and valve, replace with a new pair and return the defective unit to a service depot for attention.

IMPORTANT :

Apart from the attention giver. to the fuel pump delivery valve and the changing of defective injector nozzles and valves, ALL other work on the fuel injection system must be carried out by suitably equipped service depots.