RX7 Competition Manual
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RX7 Competition Manual
A-PDF MERGER DEMO MAZDARX-7 COMPETITIONPREPARATION ANDSERVICEMANUAL @ Copyright1980byToyoKogyoCo.,Ltd. CONTENTS ENGINE BasicSpecifications l . E x p l a n a t i oann d D e s c r i P t i oonf CompetitionParts d arts l l . A d d i t i o n aRl e q u i r e P n perations a n d F a b r i c a t i oO lll. Machining Procedures and lV. Checksand Measurements V. AssemblyOperations Vl. Checksand Adjustments Vll. OperatingProcedures cHASSTS DRIVELINE l . E x p l a n a t i oann d D e s c r i P t i oonf CompetitionParts a n dA s s e m b l y l l . N o t e so n M a c h i n i n g and Practices Adjustments lll. Checks, BRAKESYSTEM Specifications of and DescriPtion l. Explanation CompetitionParts ll. MachiningOPerations l l l . C h e c k sA, d j u s t m e n tasn d M a i n t e n a n c e ANDSUSPENSION STEERING Specifications l . E x p l a n a t i oann d D e s c r i P t i oonf CompetitionParts n perations a n d I n s t a l l a t i oO ll. Machining ' l l l . C h e c k sA, d j u s t m e n tasn d M a i n t e n a n c e APPENDIX , X - 7a n d RX-3 C o m p a r i s oonf S p e c iifc a t i o n sR 5 B 8 13 21 21 24 27 28 31 35 36 37 39 40 44 47 PREFACE for your inter estin and e ffor ts T o y o Ko g yoC o .,L td .,w i sh e sto extendappr eciation This M anualr eflectsthe know l edge w i t h t h e Ma zd aR X .7i n a u to mobilecompetition. dev el s oughmuchr esear ch, g a i n e db y Ma zd aco mp e ti to rs a n d ToyoKogyoengineer thr pr actic e.l t i s and is to be consider edr ecomm ended o p m e n tan d a ctu a lco mp e ti ti o n, and m aintenanc e i n t e n d e dfo r u se o n l y b y th o seser iouslyengagedin the constr uction outlinedwithi nthe and specifications ; e p ar ts,pr ocedur es o f t h e R X-7i n co mp e ti ti o nth M a n u a lare fo r ra ci n ga n d co mpetitionuse only,and specificallyhaveno r elatio nto or lf the infor m aautomobiles. o r o th e rp u rp o sefo r s tr eetand highway- dr iven a p p l i c a ti o n RX' 7,the res ul ts t i o n c o n ta i n e di n th i s Ma n u a li s appliedto a str eetor highway- dr iven ec onom y and lossesin per for mance, reducedr eliability, m a y i n c l u d evo i d e dw a rra n ti e s, a n d e m i s s i o n sa, l l o r s o m e o f w h i c h m a y b e i l l e g a li n c e r t a i na r e a sa n d w h i c h a r e d y T o yoK ogyoCo.,Ltd. d e fi n i t e lyn o t a p p ro ve b W i t h t he p a rts,p ro ce d u re sa nd specificationsin the Manualthe competitor.c an a s s e m b l ea n d ma i n ta i nth e e n g i ne,dr ivetr ainand chassiscomponentsand the v ar i ous com peti tor Theindividual M azdaRX- 7. i n vo l ve d in a com petition su b syste ms a p p r o p r i a te may not pr ocedur es in M anual par ts this outlined o f th e and ma n y th a t b e a w a re should a nd or ganizations , it is com petition of cer tain re gulations ru l e s a n d th e u n d e r b e a l l o we d per son associat edw i th other or m echanic r acer , o f th e co mp etito( , r e s p o n si b i l i ty the per tinent of r egulation s hi s r ules and of the h a ve fu l l u n der standing a M a zd a to r a c i n ga is no ther e sec ti oni n notice r eader will the g o ve rn i n g instance, F o r b o d y. c o m p - e ti ti o n and these deta i l s as r oll cage str uctur e, of a constr uction a n d th e d e si g n t h i s M a n u a ol n izat ions. ion i ng or gan fe re n t sanct va ry w i th d i f i r e q ur e m e n ts and the r eaderis assu m edto n e rei s a h i g hdegr eeof exper im entation, I n c o mp e ti ti o th individual basis,is not cover edb y thi s is on an e xp e ri mentation su ch th a t understand its affiliates,is the r efor e p o si ti o n Ltd., and Co., Kogyo of Toyo fro m th e a n d Manual, pr actice. Co., Ltd. is inter estedi n the Kogyo Toyo n o n -re co mme nded a s c a t e g o r i ze d but specificallycannot exper ience, or e xper imentation co mp e ti ti o n of resufts any p ro ce d u re analysisby appropr i ate a thor ough it has under gone u n til n e w a r e c o m me n d f . sta f e n g i n e e ri n g c o m p a ny I n a n y fo rm o f a u to mo b i l eco mpetitionthe individualis also consider edto a s s um e fo r h i s o r h e r a cti ons,and to r ealizeand acceptthat automobilec om pe' r e s p o n si b i l i ty activitywith a high degr eeof r isk of damageto , h a zar dous t i t i o ni s , b y i ts ve ryn a tu re a e q u i p m e na[ n d / o rp e r s o n ailn j u r y .B y t h e a p p l i c a t i o on f t h i s M a n u a li t i s a s s u m e dt h e i n b i v i d uawl i l l b e o p e ra ti n ga co mpetitionautom obileat or nearthe outer lim its of i ts p e r f o r ma n ce e n ve l o p ea, n d th e c loserto thoselimitsthe gr eaterthe r isk.NeitherT oy o i n any assum eanyr esponsibili ty L td .,n o r a n yo f th e i raffiliatesor em ployees C o ., Kogyo r equipmentor per sons,r esultingfr om the use of any m a n n e rf o r a n y l o sse s,e i th reto or s pec i ' of any par ts,pr ocedur es M a z d aa uto mo b i l eisn co mp e ti tionor the application M a n u a l . i n t h i s o u t l i n e d fi c a t i o n s ec tto , co mp e ti ti onis a constantlychangingar eaof endeavorsubj F i n a l l y,a u to mo b i l e pr actice is but r ecomm ended best is the cur r ent Ma n ual th i s a n d n e w t e i hn o l o g y, time. n cti ce, at any w i th o u t t o ch a n g e , subjec com petitiona,ndw e A g a i n th , a n kyo ufo r yo u ri n te restin the MazdaRX- 7in autom obile your in effor ts. g o o d y o u w i shes l u ck a n d b e st extend ENGINE ENGINE BasicSpecifications Type 12ARotary per rotor Displacement, 573cc Displacement, total 11 4 6c c ratio Compression lntakeporting Exhaustporting 9.4:1 Carburetion Twinthroat,downdraft Weber Lubrication Wetsump Peripheral They differ from the stock housi n g si n t h e s ew a y s : (1) The intake ports are filled in solid. (2) The intermediate housinghas an oil separatortank. : (3) Thepassagesfor the oil pump o n t h ef r o n th o u s i n ga r el a r g e r passages. Peripheral Cooling Liquid lgnition Transistorized, capacitive discharge (cDr) M a x i m u ma l l o w a b l e e n g i n es p e e d 9.000RPM Explanationand Description of CompetitionParts. A. Housinggroup. 1 . R o t o rh o u s i n g4, 3 5 21 0 ' 1 0 0 I t h a s t h e f o l l o w i n gd i f f e r e n c e s f r o mt h es t o c kh o u s i n g : ( 1 ) T h ei n t a k ep o r t i n gi s p e r i p h e r al. (2) lt is sandcast from lowervolumepatterns. (3) The coolantpassagesare different. (4) Thetrochoidsurfaceis directly chromeplatedonto the casti n g i n s t e a do f b e i n ga s h e e t metalinsert. 3 . T e n s i o nb o l t s , 4 3 51204 5 1 A T h e s ea r e t h e s t o c k b o l t s w i t h rubber bonded to them which dampensout vibrationsat certain f requenciesand prolongs bolt life. gears, 4. Stationary front:435210500 rear:435210550 Comparedto the stock gears, t h e s e h a v e t h e f o l l o w i n gd i f f e r ences: ( 1 ) F o rs t r e n g t ht,h e m a t e r i aal n d heattreatmentis different. (2) A machinedgroovearoundthe bearing;this featureenhances b e a r i n gl i f e . The intakeand exhaustt i m i n g i s as follows: IntakeOpens86' BTDU C l o s e7 s5'ABDC 2 . S i d eh o u s i n g s , front:435210200 intermediate: 435210400 r e a r : 4 8 0110 3 0 0 StationaryGear ENGINE O i lp a n , 4 3 5 2 1700 0 This is an increasedcaPacitYPan t o m a i n t a i np r e s s u r ue n d e r a c i n g c o n d i t i o n sp,a r t i c u l a r lwy h i l ec o r nering. Baffleplate,435210709 T h i sb a f f l ep l a t ew i l l m a i n t a i na n oil supPlYaroundthe oil adequate p u m p p i c k u pw h i l e c o r n e r i n go r braking. a O 0 BotatlnggrouP. 1 . B a l a n c ear s s e m b l Y , 4 3 5 201110 Thesepiecesdifferf rom stockbY b e i n gb a l a n c e dt o a c l o s e rt o l e r ance. 2 . R o t o r , 4 3 5 2 1 10 0 Thecompetitionrotorhasthe fol' lowingfeatures: ( 1 ) T h e c o m b u s i o nc h a m b e r i s the Medium DeeP Recess (MDR)tyPe. (2) lt has a snapringto retainthe i n t e r n agl e a ri n P l a c e . (3) Theapexsealgrooveis chrome platedto reducewear. R o t o rb e a r i n g , s t a n d a r d1:0 1 11 ' l1 1 1 o v e r s i z e1:0 5 87 8 1 3 5 The oversizebearingis available t o p r o v i d et h e c o r r e c to i l c l e a r ' a n c e ,a n d i s l a r g e ri n d i a m e t ebr Y 30p 2 13 0 1 A p e xs e a l , 4 3 5 1 The apexseal is madeof carbon a n di s 3 . 0m m t h i c k . A p e xs e a ls p r i n g , 4 3 51213 0 4 T h i s s p r i n gi s d e s i g n e ds P e c i f i ' c a l l yf o r t h e 3 . 0m m c a r b o na P e x S i d es e a l 4, 8 0 11 13 1 1 t o t h e s t o c ks e a l ,t h i s Compared treated s i d es e a li s m o l y b d e n u m wearresistance. for increased 1 81 4 6 7. C o r n esr e a l ,1 B B 7 The corner seal has a sPraYed c o a t i n gf o r s e l f l u b molybdenum r i c a t i o np r o p e r t i e s . O u t e ro i l s e a ls P r i n g , f r o n t : 4 3 51213 5 3 rear:435211 363 T h e i n c r e a s e dp r e s s u r eo f t h i s s p r i n g , d i ffe r e n t f r o m o r i g i n a l , to B kg/cm' 13kg/cm' ascompared f o r t h e s l a n d a r do i l s e a l s p r i n g , prohibitscombusiongas blowbY. F o r t h e i n n e ro i l s e a l ,t h e s t o c k s p rn i gissatisfactory. 2 14 0 0 E c c e n t r isch a f t , 4 3 5 1 T h em a t e r i aal n d c o n fi g u r a t i o no f t h i s s h a f t a r e i d e n t i c a tl o s t o c k , b u t t o r e d u c et h e l i k e l i h o o do f bearingseizure,the rear half of t h e r e a rm a i nj o u r n a il s m a c h i n e d as shown in diameter, 20p.smaller i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o(na. D = A - B ) ENGINE 1 0 . D r i v ep u l l e y4, 3 5 21 16 0 1 T h i s p u l l e yh a s t h e f o l l o w i n gd i f ferencesf romthe stockversion: (1)Thematerialis aluminumalloy to reduceweightand rotating inertia. (2) The oil seal lip's contactarea has beentreatedfor wear resistance. ( 3 ) T h ed i a m e t eirs 9 0m m . 435211 755 11. Flywheel, This flywheelis fabricatedfrom s t e e l b u t i s s i g n i f i c a n t l yl i g h t e r t h a n s t o c kt o r e d u c er o t a t i n gi n ertia. 12. Needlebearing,082278184 T h e n e e d l eb e a r i n gh a s a h i g h e r loadcapacityto withstandsevere c l u t c he n g a g e m e n t s . C. Intakeand exhaustgroup. 1 . I n t a k em a n i f o l d4, 3 5 21 31 0 0 T h i s m a n i f o l dh a s t h e f o l l o w i n g features: ( 1 ) l t i s c a s tf r o ma l u m i n u ma l l o y . (2) lt has beendesignedto accept a n dw o r kw i t h t h e D D W4 8 l D A carburetor.and to match an e n g i n e i n s t a l l a t i o na n g l e o f 4"40' . ( 3 ) T h e l e n g t ho f t h e i n t a k ep a s sageshas been determined f o r o p t i m u mt u n i n g a n d e f f i c i e n c ya t t h e d e s i g n e de n g i n e speeds. 2. Gaskets, r o t o rh o u s i n gt o i n t a k em a n i f o l d : 086278205 i n t a k em a n i f o l dt o c a r b u r e t o r : 086278206 . 78240 3. Carburetor support,0862 T h i ss u p p o r rt e d u c e st h e t r a n s f e r o f e n g i n ev i b r a t i o ntso t h e c a r b u r etor and thereby preventsfuel s u r g i n ga n db u b b l i n g . 4 . E x h a u sht e a d ear n dp i p e , header:435278250 pipe:4352 78260 S o m eo f t h e m a i nf e a t u r e so f exhaustsystemare: ( 1 ) B o t ht h e h e a d e ra n d p i p ea r e fabricatedfrom stainlesssteel. (2) Theheaderis a tubulardesign, a n d t h e p i p e t e r m i n a t e si n a megaphone. (3) The headerand pipe are jointo e d b y a s l i d i n gc o n n e c t i o n a l l o wf o r e n g i n ev i b r a t i o na n d movement. 5. Exhaustsystemsupportbrackets Seepage10for details. D. Lubricationgroup. 1 . O i l p u m p ,1 0 5 87 82 2 0 A The shaft and rotorsin the comp e t i t i o no i l p u m pa r e m o r er e s i s t a n tt o w e a ra n ds e i z i n g . 2. O i l p r e s s u r er e g u l a t o ar s s e m b l y , 435214 250 T h i s r e g u l a t o rw i l l m a i n t a i no i l pressureat 6.5 -r 0.5kg/cm' . 3. E n g i n eo i l c o o l e r1 , 0 5 87 8 1 8 0 T h i s l a r g e r - t h a n - s t occoko l e rw i l l i n c r e a s ec o o l i n gc a p a c i t yb y 5 0 percentoverstock. E. Coolinggroup. 1 . W a t e rp u m p , 4 8 01150 1 0 T h e c o m p e t i t i o nw a t e r p u m p i s aluminum alloy. 2. W a t e rp u m pp u l l e y , 4 8 0115 1 5 1 T o r e d u c ew e i g h t t h i s p u l l e yi s m a d e f r o m a l u m i n u ma l l o y ,a n d its larger-than-stock 130mm diam e t e rw i l l e n h a n c eV - b e l lt i f e a n d reduce the speed of the water pump. 3. Radiator, 105878 190 T h e a l u m i n u ma l l o y c o m p e t i t i o n radiator's largercorewill increase enginecoolingcapacityby 60 percentoverstock. V-belt,105878 154 T h i sn o t c h e dV - b e l its m o r er e s i s tantto heat.stretchandvibration. F. Electricalsystem. 1 . l g n i t i o nc o i l , 4 8 0 11 B1 0 0 This higheroutput coil is exclus i v e l y d e s i g n e df o r u s e w i t h t h e Mazdacompetitioncapacitivedisc h a r g ei g n i t i o n( C D l ) . 2 . H i g h t e n s i o nw i r e s , c o i l - t o - d i s t r i b u t o4r 3: 5 21 B1 1 0 d i s t r i b u t o r - t o - s p apr kl u g s : 4 8 0 11 B1 5 0 These high tensionwires have a m e t a l w i r e c o r e t o r e d u c ev o l t a g e drop. 3 . D i s t r i b u t o r , 4 B 01l B2 0 0 These are the main featuresof the distributor: ( 1 ) l t i s b r e a k e r l e s s ,h a v i n g a m a g n e t i ct r i g g e r . (2) There is no advance mechanism. ENGINE 4. l g n i t o a r n dl e a dw i r i n g , ll. i g n i t o r : 4 8 01188 0 0 l e a dw i r i n g : 4 8 01188 7 0 T h i s f u l l y t r a n s i s t o r i z eidg n i t i o n will providea stable secondary v o l t a g ea t h i g h e n g i n es p e e d s . T h e l e a dw i r i n gh a r n e s si s s P e c i ' f o rt h i s i g n i t i o n . f i c a l l yi n t e n d e d andalternatorstraP, 5 . Alternator a l t e r n a t o r : 3 9 9 731080 s t r a p : 4 8 01183 6 1 A l t e r n a t opr u l l e yp a r tn u m b e r : 53A 0833-78-1 T h ea l t e r n a t ooru t p u ti s 3 5 a m P s , a n di t s p u l l e yd i a m e t eirs 7 5m m . 6 . Starterstay,43521B401 '1281 17383 spacer, Thestarterstayreducesvibration and preventspossiblebreakage case. of the transmission the staY,the installing Note:When spacermust be insertedbetween the stayandthe startermotor. Additional Required Parts. These Parts must be acquired f r o mo u t s i d es o u r c e s . 1. Carburetor. T h i s e n g i n eu s e s ' aW e b e r4 8 l D A o f t h ef o l l o w i n gs P e c i f i c a t i o n s : 48x43 Eorex Venturi(mm) F-8 E m u l s i o nt u b e M a i ni e t fi230 Mainair corrector.iet l d l ej e t #130 #80 l d l e a i r c o r r e c t o ri e l #120 Acceferatornozzle #50 #300 mm 21-23 fromthe uppersurfaceof the floatchamber. N e e d l e& s e a t Float level 2. Tachometer. We recommendusing a mechanicaltachometer. gauges. 3 . Temperature M i n i m u mr e q u i r e m e n tisn c l u d e gauges. waterandoil temPerature ea u g e . 4. O i l p r e s s u r g We recommenda mechanical gaugeof the BeldentubetYPe. lll. Machining and FabricationOperations and Pr ocedur es 7. Sparkplug,435218600 Theheatrangeof this Plugis 11.5, w h i c hi s c o l d e rt h a ns t o c k . 8 . Fuelpump,43521B250 T h i s f u e l p u m Ph a s a n o u t P u to f Two of them are 100 liters/hour. n e e d e dt o s a t i s f Yt h e r a c i n ge n ' g i n e ' sm i n i m u mf u e lf l o w r e q u i r e mentof 180liters/hour. A. Fabrication of oil separator tank. 1 . U s e t h e s t o c k o i l f i l l e rP i P e . 2 . T h e o r i g i n a lf i l l e r p i p e i s t o o l o n g and must have a 40 mm section removed from the middle. Cut it, r e w e l da n d d r i l l h o l e sa s s h o w n i n the illustration. 3 . F a b r i c a t et h e t a n k a s s h o w n ,a n d w e l d i t t o t h e f i l l e rP i P e . 4. Afterwelding,checkfor anYPos' s i b l eo i l l e a k s . ii ,,i (F"y' i''-.1 -_*,, n, f( Y,'t ))t ENGINE B. EGRport block-offplate. 1 . l f y o u r i n t e r m e d i a theo u s i n gh a s a n E G Rp o r t ,i t m u s t b e b l o c k e d off with a plate.We recommend l y. 0 m m a l u m i n u ma p p r o x i m a t e 3 thick. 2 . W h e n i n s t a l l i n gt h e b l o c k - o f f p l a t e ,u s e a g a s k e to r s o m es i l i ' conesealant. Meteringpumpholecover. 1 . l f t h e m e t e r i n gP u m Ps h a f ti s n o t u s e da s a m e c h a n i c a l t a c h o m e t e r drive,the hole must be covered w i t h a p l a t e .M a k e t h e P l a t eo f l Y. 0 m m a l u m i n u ma p p r o x i m a t e 3 thick. 2 . A g a s k e tm u s t b e u s e d w i t h t h e holecoverplate. D. Weber carburetorfloat bowl extension. Forcourseswith verytightor long c o r n e r st,h i s f l o a tb o w le x t e n s i o n w i l l h e l pp r e v e nftu e ls t a r v a t i o n . The float bowl extensionfabricais as follows: tion procedure ( 1 ) C u ta n a p p r o p r i a theo l eo n t h e s i d eo f t h ef l o a tc h a m b e r . (2) Fabricatethe bowl extension fromsheetaluminumas shown i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . (3) W e l d t h e b o w l e x t e n s i o nt o the floatchamberat fourpoints o n l y ;i f y o uw e l da l l a r o u n dt h e maydistort. carburetor (4) A f t e r w e l d i n g ,s e a l t h e b o w l extensionto the float chamber with ThreeLoy.The Three Loy may be held in placewith s i m i l a ru n t i l c l a yo r s o m e t h i n g it hardens. f-{ o l Tl c tl Y Y - l I Y ENGINE m x l 6 O ' E tr2 m + E 3 n ;'6 o o 3 3 o tr J a f to 5 c) (rl l\) 1 @ N 5 (/) a N {\l q, o o ql N) n @ o) \t @ = 5 OJ (Jl N 5 (r) (rt N {o N @ {@ l\) @ @ ! g. (o { el t A) (t o -l g) o f o ENGINE F. Cold air induction box. This is one of the best waYs we have found to utilize the high Pressure area at the front of the car for intake a i r , b u t i t s s i z e , l o c a t i o na n d d e s i g n a r e i m p o r t a n tt o m a x i m u m P e r f o r m ' a n c e .T h e i m p o r t a n tp o i n t s o f i t s d e s i g n a r e o u t l i n e db e l o w . 1 . T h e a i r i n t a k es e c t i o ns h o u l db e l o c a t e di n t h e r i g h t h a n ds l d e o f t h e r a d i a t oor P e n i n g . the air fabricating 2. We recommend i n t a k ea n dc a r b u r e t ocro l da i r b o x f r o mf i b e r g l a s s . T 3. h ed e s i g no f t h e c a r b u r e t ocro l d a i rb o xi s s h o w nb e l o w : 5 . F a b r i c a t et h e i n t a k e s e c t i o nt o t h e d i m e n s i o n ss h o w n , a n d a t ' t a c ht o r i g h ts i d ep a n e la s s h o w n i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . 6 . A n a i r f i l t e r e l e m e n ti s a b s o l u t e l y n e c e s s a r yl.f d i r t g e t s i n t o t h e e n g i n e t h r o u g hl h e i n t a k e ,c o m p r e s s i o n i s l o s t f r o m w e a ro n t h e i n t e r ' n a l g a s s e a l s .F o r a f i l t e r e l e m e n t m a t e r i a l ,F i l t r o n h a s w o r k e d v e r Y well. Locate the element at the e n t r a n c e t o t h e c a r b u r e t o rc o l d a i r b o x .T h e i n t a k es y s t e m s h o u l d b e s e a l e dv e r Yt i g h t t o c o m P l e t e l Y p r o h i b i ta n y d i r t o r d u s t f r o m e n t e r i n gt h e e n g i n e ,s o c h e c k f o r a i r l e a k s ,h o l e so r o t h e ro P e n i n g s . 4 . T h e c o n n e c t i n gd u c t c a n b e a n Y t y p e o f f l e x i b l eh o s e w i t h a m i n i ' 0 m. r f 1 1 0 - 1 2m m u m d i a m e t eo o N I o 11 ENGINE 2. Installthe sidepanelsin the same l o c a t i o na n d m a n n e a r s thestock versions. G. Competition radiator installation. 1 . F a b r i c a t et h e l e f t a n d r i g h t s i d e panelsas shown in the illustrat i o n s b e l o w . A l l d i m e n s i o n sa r e g i v e n i n m i l l i m e t e r sT. h e h o l e i n the right side panel is for the intake system. S i d ep a n e l( R i g h t ) H. Competitionoil coolerinstallation. Thereare two possiblelocationsfor t h e o i l c o o l e ra s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n sb e l o w . l n b o t h c a s e s ,t h e competitioo n i l c o o l e rh o s e sc a n b e u s e d , i n e i t h e rl h e v e r t i c a l { y p eo r h o r i z o n t a l - t ym p eo u n t i n g . V e r t i c a lt y p e H o r i z o n t atl y p e il ENGINE 1 . Thefirst locationis referredto as t h ev e r t i c a l - t y pwei,t ht h eo i l c o o l e r m o u n t e di n f r o n to f t h e r a d i a t o r a n d a t t a c h e dt o t h e r a d i a t o sr u p port bracketswith rubbermounts. 2. Thesecondlocationis referredto ae nd is suas the horizontal-typ perior to the vertical-type, as it lowersthe oil temperaeffectively t u r eb y a p p r o x i m a t e 1 l y8 ' F ( 1 0 ' c). ( 1 ) T h ei n s t a l l a t i oonf t h eo i l c o o l er in the horizontallocation r e q u i r e fsa b r i c a t i oonf m o u n t i n g b r a c k e t sa s s h o w ni n t h e illustration. ( 2 ) l n s t a l lt h e b r a c k e t sb y u t i l i z i n g t h e b u m p e rb r a c k e b t olts, a s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n . d e p o s i t sa r er e s i s t a ntto c l e a n i n g w i t h e i t h e ro f t h e s es o l v e n t su, s e sandpaperwettedwith #400-#600 oil. 3. Measurements. (1) Surfaceflatness(sidehousing distortion). a) To check surfaceflatness u s e a n a c c u r a t es t r a i g h t edge and a set of feeler gauges. b ) C h e c k t h e s u r f a c ei n t h e f o u r l o c a t i o n ss h o w n i n F i g u r e1 . T h e l i m i t f o r d i s t o r t i o ni s 0 . 0 4m m , a n d i f t h i s l i m i t i s e x c e e d e da t a n yp o i n t ,t h e s i d eh o u s i n g m u s tb e r e p l a c e d . o 1 Bumpermountingbracketholes 6 2oaq \ 'u li @ Oilcooler o B o & # o @ ooo4 Brackets -I p I _Y_ _ t* 60 >l I Figure 1 (2) Steppedwear from side seal. a) To check the side seal wear, u s e a d i a l i n d i c a t o rw i t h a sharptip and a suitabledial indicator stand, and ch'eck a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 . Oilcooler N o t e :A l l d i m e n s l o n sa r e i n m m . C h e c ks a n d Me a su re me n ts. r l'f t, a i : t n 'I It ! A. Sidehousing. 1 . C h e c k s( t o b e d o n eb e f o r ec l e a n ing)' (1)In the area wherethe side h o u s i n gc o n t a c t sa n d m a t e s w i t h l h e r o t o rh o u s i n gc, h e c k a l l a r o u n dt h e c o o l a n t P a s s a g e sf o r s i g n so f c o o l a n to r gas leakageor surfaceabrasion. ( 2 ) O n t h e r u b b i n gs u r f a c ec, h e c k f o r e x c e s s i vw e e a ro r s c u f if n g on or in the paths traced bY the rotorseals. 2. Cleaning. Clean off any surface dePosits w i t h M E Ko r p a i n tt h i n n e r l. f t h e \*r-.X"# Figure2 b) The allowablelimit for wear i s 0 . 1m m , a n d i f t h i s l i m i t i s e x c e e d e d t, h e s i d e h o u s ing mustbe replaced. 13 ENGINE Note: a ) P a y p a r t i c u l aar t t e n t i o nt o t h e s p a r kp l u g s i d e o f t h e s i d e h o u s i n g t; h i s i s t h e c o m b u s t i o na r e a a n d i s u s u a l l yt h e l o c a t i o no f t h e greatestwear. b) lf excessivewear ratesare m e a s u r e do v e ra r e l a t i v e l y s h o r tp e r i o do f t i m e ,f o r i n stance 0.1 mm after 2000 m i l e so r l e s s ,i t m a y b e a n i n d i c a t i o no f d i r t o r o t h e r c o n t a m i n a nitnst h ee n g i n e a n d t h e i n t a k ea i r f i l t e r i n g s y s t e ms h o u l db e c h e c k e d . A - ( M i n i. n s i d ed i a . )- ( M a x . d i a .o f j o u r n a l ) B = ( M a x .i n s i d ed i a . )- ( M i n . d i a .o f j o u r n a l ) B o t ht h e A a n d B d i m e n s i o n s must be in the rangeof 0.050 . 0 8m m . 3 . B e a r i n gr e p l a c e m e n t . ( 1 ) B e a r i n gr e m o v a l . T o r e m o v et h e b e a r i n gu, s e a p r e s sa n d t h e b e a r i n gp u l l e r , part number49 0813235.Removethe adaptorringfromthe puller,and pressfromthe gear s i d ea s s h o w ni n F i g u r e5 . B. Stationarygears(frontand rear). 1. Checks. Visually, checkfor any indications o f d a m a g eo r c r a c k i n go n t h e teeth. 2. Measurements. ( 1 ) I n s i d ed i a m e t eor f b e a r i n g . a ) W i t ha n i n s i d em i c r o m e t e r , m e a s u r et h e f o u rp o i n t sa s s h o w ni n F i g u r e s3 a n d4 . Figure5 ( 2 ) B e a r i n gi n s t a l l a t i o n . P a y p a r t i c u l a r l yc l o s e a t t e n t i o n t o t h e p o s i t i o n i n go f t h e clinchlocksectionof the bearI n s t a l lt h e b e a r i n gw i t h t h i s procedure. a ) A t t a c ht h e a d a p t o rr i n g t o t h ep r e s st o o l . b) Makecertainthe clinchlock r osition. i s i n t h ep r o p e p c ) P r e s st h e b e a r i n ga l l t h e w a yd o w nu n t i lt h e a d a p t o r ring contacts the gear f l a n g ea , s s h o w ni n F i g u r e 6. Figure 3 a.tnJl::l.j'i:: ..'.-'-',!.{r...i,1.:l{_.. ir.r,.',ji -...{'.-i. Figure4 l f t h e o i l c l e a r a n c ies i n c o r r e cot r t h e s u r f a c ei s f l a k i n gt,h e b e a r i n g m u s tb e r e p l a c e d . ( 2 ) O i lc l e a r a n ccea l c u l a t i o n . Determine the oil clearance by t h ef o l l o w i n gf o r m u l a : Figure 6 ENGINE C . M e a s u r e m e not f A F ( a F i s t h e smallest clearancebetween the rotorandthe rotorhousingsurface). (1)Install outer oil seals and s p r i n g si n o n e s i d e o f t h e r o t o r . T h i s w i l l p r e v e n tt h e rotor contacting and thus s c u f f i n gt h e s i d e h o u s i n ga s you rotateit for measurement. (2) Invertthe rotorand insertit in t h e r o t o rh o u s i n gT. h es p r i n g s w i l l h o l dt h eo i l s e a l si n p l a c e . (3) Measure a F with a feeter g a u g e ,a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e7 . There are four measuring p o i n t s ,t w o o n e a c h s i d e , a t 25 mm aboveand below the horizontal centerline. as shown i n F i g u r e8 . S"o^ Figure 7 D. Rotorhouslng(frontand rear). 1. Checks(to be done beforecleaning). (1) Trochoidsurface. a ) C h e c kt h e s u r f a c ef o r f l a k i n g o f t h e c h r o m ep l a t eo r d e n t s ,s c r a t c h e so r o t h e r imperfections. b ) C h e c kf o r g a s l e a k a g eo r deposits: c) Check the traitingspark p l u g h o l e f o r c r a c k s ,a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e9 . T r a i l i n gp l u g h o l e . Figure9 T h e m a x i m u ma l l o w a n c ef o r c r a c k si s 8 m m ; i f l o n g e rt h a n t h a t ,r e p l a c et h e h o u s i n g . (2) Rotorhousingsides,frontand rear. C h e c kf o r a n y i n d i c a t i o n so f gas or coolantleakage,or for a n y a b n o r m a la b r a s i o n s .l f a n yo f t h e s ec o n d i t i o n se x i s t , d e t e r m i n et h e c a u s e b e f o r e proceeding. 2. Cleaning. ( 1 ) C l e a nc a r b o no r a n y o t h e rd e p o s i t sw i t h M E Ko r p a i n tt h i n ner. (2) Removeall scaleand rust trom the coolantpassagesand waterjackets. 3 . M e a s u r e m eo n ft w i d t h . lr {i ir L lt li i, Figure I Theallowableclearancerangefor A F is 0.40-0.70 mm. Notes: a ) l f a F i s l e s st h a n0 . 4 0m m , the rotor may contact the h o u s i n ga t h i g hs p e e d . b) Mark F or R, for front or reat, on the rotors after m e a s u r i nfgo r a F . c) Usecarenot to damagethe interiorsurfaceof the rotor housing with the feeler gauge. a) This measurementrequires a 50-75mm micrometer. b) Measurethe width,or thickness, of the housingat p o i n t sA , B , C a n d D a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e1 0 .P o i n t s C and D are each 20 mm s t e p s , i n d i v i d u a l l yb e g i n ning at point B. Compare t h e d i m e n s i o na t p o i n t A w i t h t h e s m a l l e s to f t h e o t h e rt h r e e w , h i c h e v ei rt i s . l f t h e d i f f e r e n c ei s m o r e t h a n0 . 0 6m m , t h e h o u s i n g m u s tb e r e o l a c e d . 15 ENGINE -+I Figure 10 N o t e :T h e m e a s u r i n gP o i n tf o r t h e m i c r o m e t e ri s o n t h e i n n e r side of the rubberseal groove. After measuring, mark the housingF or R to denotethe front and rear sides. E. Rotor. 1. Checks (to be done before clean' ing). ( 1 ) R o t o rc o n d i t i o n . C h e c k f o r g a s l e a k a g e ,a n Y damage to the rotor, and the s t a t e o f c o m b u s t i o n .F i n a l l Y , checkfor any marksthat would indicate the rotor had been contacting the side of the h o u s i n g ;t h e s e m a r k s m a Y b e found,in particular,in the area of thetip of the rotor. (2) Internalgear. C h e c kc a r e fu l l y f o r c r a c k s ,e x , e n t s ,n i c k s tremeabrasionsd and scratches and other dam' age to the gear and teeth. (Cracks will sometimes aPpear around the sPring Pin hole and in the sPringPin it' s e l f. ) 2. Cleaning. W h e n c l e a n i n gt h e r o t o r , d o n o t u s e a s t o n e , s a n d P a P e ra, n Y t o o l or abrasives to remove carbon from the apex seal groove. This Figure 11 16 g r o o v es h o u l d b e c l e a n e do n l Y or MEK. witha brushandkerosene 3. Measurements. ( 1 ) U s i n ga 5 0 - 7 5m m m i c r o m e t e r , measurethe rotorat the three p o i n t ss h o w ni n F i g u r e1 1 . ( 2 ) C a l c u l a t ea R b y t h e f o l l o w ' i n gf o r m u l a : A R = ( R o t o rh o u s i n gw i d t h at pointA) - (Max.rotorwidth a t a n y p o i n tm e a s u r e di n t h i s step) T h ea l l o w a b l er a n g eo f a R i s 0 . 1 3 - 0 . 1m7m . ( 3 ) M e a s u r e m eo n ft a H . T h i s m e a s u r e m e nr e t q u i r e sa and a set of feel' straightedge er gauges.Checkit as shown in Figure12. The allowable r a n g eo f a H i s 0 . 1 5 - 0 . 2m0m . Figure 12 F. Rotor bearing. 1. Checks. Look for abnormal abrasions or a n y s i g n so f f l a k i n go r s e i z i n g . 2. Measurements. ( ' l ) M e a s u r et h e b e a r i n gw i t h t h e f o l l o w i n gP r o c e d u r e : a) Use an inside micrometer and measurethe bearingat t h e s i x ( 6 )p o s i t i o n ss h o w n i n F i g u r e s1 3a n d 1 4 . Figure 13 ENGINE Figure l4 c) After removing the beari n g ,c l e a nt h e m a t i n gs u r faceof the rotor. ( 2 ) B e a r i n gi n s t a l l a t i o n . a) First, install the adaptor r i n go n t h ep r e s st o o l . b) Pressfromthe internal'gear side. c) Make certain the clinch l o c ki s p r o p e r l py o s i t i o n e d . d ) P r e s sa l l t h e w a y d o w n u n til the adaptorringcontacts t h e b e a r i n gb o s s ,a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e1 6 . b) The bearingmust be replace d i f f l a k i n g i s e v i d e n to v e r o n e - h a l fo f i t s t o t a l a r e a o r i f t h e o i l c l e a r a n c e sa r e i n correct. ( 2 ) C a l c u l a t et h e o i l c l e a r a n c eb y t h e f o l l o w i n gf o r m u l a : O i l c l e a r a n c eA = ( M i n .i n s i d e d i a . ) - ( M a x .j o u r n a ld i a . ) Oil clearanceB = (Max.inside d i a . - ( M i n .j o u r n a ld i a . ) T h e a l l o w a b l er a n g e o f a n c e si s 0 . 0 7 - 0 . 1m 0 m. Note: There is an oversize b e a r i n ga v a i l a b l ep, a r l n u m b e r 1 0 5 87 8 1 3 5 ,i f t h e s t a n d a r ds i z ew i l l n o t g i v et h e p r o p e rc l e a r a n c e s . replacement. 3. Bearing (1)Bearing removal. a ) D r i l lo u t t h e l o c k i n gs c r e w withaTmmdrill. b) Use the special tool, 49 0813240,to pressout the bearing. Figure 16 ( 3 ) L o c k i n gs c r e wi n s t a l l a t i o n . a) The bearingshould be locked firmly in place by one l o c k i n gs c r e w o p p o s i t et h e clinch,as shown in Figure 1 7 . T h i s r e q u i r e sd r i l l i n g andtapping. i J l; il ,t :l .{ ,I -t l! d .! .t I ,.i i1 i"{ ,i .t ti iii ,i ,l t ' i .- Notes: a) Before pressing out the bearing,removethe adapt o rr i n g . b) Pressfrom the side oppos i t e t h e g e a r ,a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e1 5 . Figure 15 Figure 17 b ) B e f o r ed r i l l i n g ,u s e t h e s p e c i a l e x p a n d e rt o o l t o p r e vent the bearing from deforming. c) Drill a 3.5 mm hole to a d e p t ho f 8 m m . d ) C u t t h e t h r e a dw i t h a n M 4 0.7 tap and blow the hole c l e a nw i t h c o m p r e s s e da i r . e) Insertand tighten the screw a n dc l i n c h . 17 ENGINE f ) S l i g h t l ys c r a p ea n ds m o o t h the surfaceoverthe screw. g ) C l e a nt h e r o t o rt h o r o u g h l y w i t h k e r o s e n ea n d b l o w c l e a na n dd r yw i t ha i r . G . Apexseal. 1. Checks. B a s i c a l l yt h, es e a ls h o u l db ev i s u a l l yc h e c k e df o r w e a r ,c h i p p i n gi n the groove,cracks,and any other irregularities. 2. Cleaning. R e m o v et h e c a r b o nw i t h M E K o r painthinner. 3. Measurements. ( 1 ) M e a s u r eh e i g h t , l e n g t h a n d w i d t h a s s h o w ni n F i g u r e1 8 . T h i sw i l l r e q u i r et w o m i c r o m e ters, a 0-25mm and a 50-75 m m . M a r ke a c h a p e x s e a l t o d e n o t ei t s p o s i t i o na n d l o c a tion on the rotor.Measureas follows: a ) H e i g hA t a t b o t he n d s . b ) L e n g t hB a t o n ep o i n t . c) WidthC at bothends. ( 3 ) A d j u s t i n ga S . l f a S i s l e s st h a n t h e l o w e r l i m i t o f t h e a l l o w a n c ei,t c a n b e a d j u s t e db y s a n d i n gt h e end of the apex seal with sandpaper, #400-#600 as shown i n F i g u r e1 9 . Note:Be carefulnot to remove t o o m u c h m a t e r i a lf r o m t h e a p e xs e a l ,t h e r e b yi n c r e a s i n g theclearance overlimitswhich w o u l d n e c e s s i t a t er e p l a c i n g t h es e a l . Figure 19 Figure 18 a S, the (2) Measurementof c l e a r a n c eb e t w e e n t h e a P e x s e a la n d t h e s i d e h o u s i n g . a) This measurementrequires a 5 0 - 7 5m m m i c r o m e t e r . b) Calculate a S by the foll o w i n gf o r m u l a : A S = (Rotorhousingwidth (Apex seal at point A) length) T h e a l l o w a b l er a n g eo f a S i s 0 . 1 0 - r 0 . 0 1m m . N o t e : T h e r e b u i l d a b l el i m i t o f A S i s 0 . 1 5m m . 18 (4) M e a s u r e m e not f a G , t h e g a p betweenthe apex seal and the apex seal groove. T h i s m e a s u r e m e n tr e q u i r e sa f e e l e rg a u g e ,a n d i s d o n e a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 0 . T h e a l l o w a b l el i m i t o f A G i s 0.065 -r 0.005mm. N o t e : l f A G i s i n t h e r a n g eo f 0.06-0.07mm, the 0.06 gauge will easilyfit into the groove; the 0.07 gauge will be very tight. ENGINE (2\ U s i n g a n i n s i d e m i c r o m e t e r , t h e i n s i d eo f t h e c o r measure n e r s e a l g r o o v ea s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 3 . (3) C a l c u l a t i oonf A C ( t h ec l e a r a n c eb e t w e e nt h e c o r n e rs e a l a n dt h eg r o o v e ) . A C = ( l n s i d ed i a .o f g r o o v e ) - ( C o r n esre a ld i a . ) T h e a l l o w a b l er a n g eo f a C i s mm. 0.02-0.048 ( 5 ) A d j u s t i n ga G . l f t h e c l e a r a n c ei s l e s s t h a n t h e a l l o w a b l er a n g e ,s a n do f f the apexseal using#400-#600 s a n d p a p e or n a k n o w n f l a t , s m o o t hs u r f a c ea s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 1 . W h i l e d o i n g t h i s , t h e s e a l s h o u l db e m e a s u r e d often to preventremovingtoo m u c hm a t e r i a l . D i a lb o r eg a u g e L o c a t i o no f n e e d l e s . Figure23 l. i .l t rll ,:,1 tl H. Cornerseal. 1. Inspection. Thecornersealshouldbe inspecte d f o r c r a c k so r a n y s i g n so f e x cessivewear. 2. Cleaning. U s e M E K o r p a i n tt h i n n e rt o r e m o v e a l l c a r b o nd e p o s i t s ,t h e n w i p ec l e a nw i t h a c l o t hd i p p e di n t h es a m es o l u t i o n . Note:Do not usesandpaper. 3. Measurement. ( 1 ) M e a s u r et h e h e i g h ta n d d i a ' meter of the corner seal as s h o w ni n F i g u r e2 2 . .'rii '. l .rl ".i: r; 1;l ' t -:i , ,; ,i t.;i ';; 'l P \-€I ill_] Figure22 Side Seal. 1. Inspection. C h e c kt h e s i d es e a lf o r w e a ra n d damage. 2. Cleaning. Removeall carbondepositsusing M E Ko r p a i n tt h i n n e rt,h e n w i P e c l e a nw i t h a c l o t h s o a k e di n t h e s a m es o l u t i o n . 3. Measurement. ( 1 ) M e a s u r e m e notf a E ( c l e a r ance betweena corner seal a n da s i d es e a l ) . M e a s u r ae E w i t h a f e e l e r g a u g ea s s h o w ni n F i g u r e2 4 T h ea l l o w a b l er a n g eo f a E i s 0 . 0 5 - 0 . 1m 5 m, but thereis a m a x i m u mu p p e r l i m i t f o r r e b u i l d so f 0 . 2 0m m . ENGINE ( 2 ) A d j u s t i n ga E . a E i s a d i u s t e db y r e m o v i n g metal from the ends of the s i d e s e a l .T h e i d e a l m e t h o d i s t o u s e a r o t a r y g r i n d e r ,w i t h the stone the same diameter as the corner seal. However, a n a c c e p t a b l ea n d m o r e c o m mon method is as described b e l o wa n d s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 5 . a) Useaflatfile. b ) F i l et h e e n d o f t h e s i d e s e a l so its endwill fit the corner seal; this angle should be i d e n t i c a lt o t h e o r i g i n a la n g l e o n t h e s i d es e a l . Figure 26 h e i g h to f t h e s p r i n g . 2. fo check the seal stroke of the side, cornerand oil seals,use a v e r n i e rc a l i p e r .E a c h s e a l s h o u l d have a minimum seal stroke of 0 . 5m m . Note: Check each seal to confirm that it will move up and down s m o o t h l yi n i t s g r o o v ew i t h f i n g e r pr essur e. K. Eccentric shaft. 1 . Inspection. Figure25 ( 3 ) P o i n t st o r e m e m b e r : a) Use care not to bend or otherwisa e l t e rt h e c u r v ei n the side seal: the curve s h o u l dm a t c h t h a t o f t h e groove. b) l f q u i t e a b i t o f m a t e r i a l needs to be removed, you should first cut the seal. then file to its final shape, t o a v o i d b e n d i n go r o t h e r w i s e d a m a g i n gt h e s e a l . c) A f t e r f i n i s h i n gf i t t i n g e a c h s i d e s e a l ,m a r k i t l o c o r r e s pond to its particulargroove on the rotor for later assemblv. J. Checking the seal stroke. T h e s e a l s t r o k e i s d e f i n e da s t h e a v a i l a b l et r a v e lo f a s e a l s p r i n g i n , n d i s a f u n c t i o no f t h e its groovea sealspring. 1 . T o m e a s u r et h e f r e e h e i g h to f t h e a p e x s e a l s p r i n g ,p l a c e t h e s p r i n g o n a l e v e ls u r f a c ea n d m e a s u r ei t w i t h a s c a l e o r v e r n i e rc a l i p e r a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 6 . T h e l o w e r l i m i t i s 3 . 5m m . N o t e : F o r l h e s e p u r p o s e s t, h e sealstrokeis the sameas the free ( 1 )J o u r n a l . M a k ea v i s u a li n s p e c t i o nf o r s c r a t c h e sn, i c k s ,s c u f f i n go r a n y o t h e r a b n o r m a sl i g n s o f damage. ( 2 )O i l g a l l e r y . C h e c kt h e o i l g a l l e r yf o r m e t a l c h i p s ,p a r t i c l e so r a n y o t h e r c o n t a m i n a n t s a, n d b l o w i t c l e a rw i t ha i r . ( 3 ) B l i n dp l u g . C h e c kt o m a k es u r ei t i s t i g h t , a s a l o o s ep l u g w i l l a l l o wo i l leakage. ( 4 ) N e e d l eb e a r i n g . C h e c kt h e n e e d l eb e a r i n gb y i n s e r t i n gi t s m a t c h i n gt r a n s m i s s i o ni n p u t s h a f t a n d n o t i n gt h ef i t . Lookfor anydamageto the oil seal. 2' Measurement. (1)Measuremen o tf t h e e c c e n t r i c s h a f tj o u r n adl i a m e t e r . On each journal, measure a c r o s si t i n t w o d i r e c t i o n sX, and Y, as shownin Figure27. M e a s u r ee a c h j o u r n a li n t h i s w a y a t f o u r p o i n t sa l o n g i t s a x i s .J u d g et h e s h a f t ' sc o n d i t i o n b y a n y s i g n so f a b n o r m a l w e a r o r e x c e s s i v eo i l c l e a r ance. ENGINE Tightening torques, in kg-m. ITEM TORQUE 3.5 10-12 T e n s i o nb o l t s D r i v ep u l l e y Figure27 (2) Measuring run-out. T h i sm e a s u r e m e w n ti l l r e q u i r e V - b l o c k sa, d i a l i n d i c a t o a r nd standand a flat surface.Meas u r ea s s h o w ni n F i g u r e2 8 . T h ea l l o w a b l e l i m i tf o r r u n - o u t is 0.'lmm. lf that limit is exceeded.the shaft must be replaced. L o c k nu t ( c e n t e r w egi h t ) 40-50 Flywheel 3.7-5.5 F r o n tc o v e r 1.6-2.3 gear Stationary 1.6-2.3 Oilpan 0.7-1.0 Waterpump Watep r u m pp u l l e y 1.6-2.3 0.7-1.0 regulator Pressure Sparkplug 3-4 1.2-1.8 l n t a k em a n i f o l d 1.6-2.3 Exhausm t anifold 4.4.5.9 | Pressure olate 1.8-2.7 Vl. Checks and Adjustments A. Fuelsystem. 1 . C a r b u r e t osr p e c i fi c a t i o n s . i, I I Figure28 V. AssemblyOperations. ( 1 ) Due to its effect on engine performance,the fuel level should be checked regularly. (2) A d j u s t m e n tp r o c e d u r e . The fuel levelshould be checked while the engineis idlingA t t a c h a s e c t i o no f c l e a r n e o p r e n et u b i n g t o t h e d r a i n p l u g h o l e ,a n d r e a d t h e l e v e lw i t h a s c a l ea s s h o w n i n F i g u r e2 9 . A. Engineassembly. The assemblyprocedurefor the r a c e e n g i n ei s , f o r a l l p r a c t i c a l p u r p o s e s t, h e s a m e a s f o r l h e s t o c k e n g i n e .H o w e v e r r, e m e m berto be awareof any uniqueproc e d u r e sr e q u i r e da s a r e s u l to f differentoartsthan the stockversion. B. Pointsto remember: ( 1 ) U s e e n g i n e " ' ooi ln a l l m o v i n g p a r t sa n d s u r f a c e sd u r i n ga s semblyto avoidmetal-to-metal contact. (2) Usenew gaskets,O-ringsand lock washers with each re(3) Use two oil pan gaskets. One g o e s o n t h e u p p e rs i d e o f t h e b a f f l e p l a t e ,t h e o t h e r o n t h e l o w e rs i d e . Figure29 Clear neoprene tubing The allowable range for the " A " d i m e n s i o ni s 2 1 - 2 3m m . , ithl f a d j u s t m e n ti s r e q u i r e d e er bend the float lever arm or changethe numberof shims o n t h e n e e d l ev a l v en i p p l e . ENGINE CheckList Of ClearancesAnd Tolerances ITEM V A L U E( m m ) DESCRIPTION 0.40-0.70 a AR M i n i m u mc l e a r a n c e r, o t o r t o r o t o r h o u s i n g R o t o rh o u s i n gw i d t h - r o t o r w i d t h (! q) U' AH H e i g h to f r o t o r l a n d AG AS C l e a r a n c eb e t w e e na p e x s e a l a n d g r o o v e R o t o rh o u s i n gw i d t h - a p e xs e a l l e n g t h 0.10 + 0.0'l AC betweencornersealandgroove Clearance 0.02-0.048 AE C l e a r a n c eb e t w e e nc o r n e rs e a l a n d s i d e s e a l 0.10+ 0.05 AF c (E o o o (r o o) A p e xs e a l o Cornerseal 0.13-0.17 0.15-0.20 0.065+-0.005 Morethan3.5 '= to a o '= (6 o co S i d es e a l Stroke morethan Oilseal 0.5 l a x .d i a . ) Rotorbearing. A - ( B e a r i n gm i n .d i a . ) - ( J o u r n am l in.dia.) o i l c l e a r a n c e $ = ( B e a r i n gm a x .d i a . ) - ( J o u r n a m 0.07-0.10 l a x .d i a . ) A = ( B e a r i n gm i n .d i a . ) - ( J o u r n am l i n .d i a . ) B = ( B e a r i n gm a x .d i a . ) - ( J o u r n am 0.05-0.08 Mainbearing oil clearance 0.04-0.07 Endplay o o) '6 Rotorhousing S h r i n k a g e( b e t w e e nd i m e n s i o nA a n d B , C , o r D ) 0.06 0.04 0.10 T = 2 O i( B T D C ) L=20" (BTDC) Side Surfacedistortion I housing S i d e s e a l s t e p p e dw e a r o Timing At idlespeed o l d l eR P M o o) [U V-belt tension 1000-1500 RPM D e fl e c t i o ne q u i d i s t a n tb e t w e e nw a t e r p u m p and alternator '10 -+ 1 q _ E o a Tip clearance 2 . F u e lp u m p . Both the fuel pump and relay s h o u l db e m o u n t e di n r u b b e rt o m i n i m i z ev i b r a t i o n sa,n d t h e f u e l p u m p m u s t b e i n s t a l l e du P r i g h t , i n a v e r t i c a pl o s i t i o nt,o f u n c t i o n p r o p e r l yT. h e f u e l l i n e s h o u l db e 7 - Bm m i n s i d ed i a m e t e ra, r r a n g e d t o b e a s s h o r t a s p o s s i b l ea n d r o u t e dt o a v o i da n yh i g ht e m p e r a t u r ea r e a s i;f r u b b e rh o s ei s u s e d f o r l i n e s ,u s e o n l y m i n e r a l - p r o o f r u b b e rF. i n a l l yd, o n o to p e r a t et h e p u m pw i t h o u tf u e l i n t h e t a n k a s i t m a ys h o r t e nt h ep u m pl i f e . N o t e :T h ef u e l f l o w s h o u l db e 1 . 5 liters per 30 seconds,measured 22 L 0.07-0.10 - l a t t h e c a r b u r e t o cr o n n e c t i o n . 3 . F u e lf i l t e r . Use care to installit for the corr e c tf l o w d i r e c t i o n . 4 . l d l es p e e d . The idle speed should be set as low as possible to avoid back firing. 5 . F u e lr e q u i r e m e n t . The minimum oclane requirement is 90. To provide sufficient lubrication for internal parts, the fuel musl be mixed with the correct e n g i n eo i l i n a r a t i o ,o i l - t o - f u e lo, f 1 : 1 0 0 - 1 : 1 5m 0 ,e a s u r e db y v o l u m e . ENGINE 3 . H i g ht e n s i o nw i r e s . P a y p a r t i c u l a ra t t e n t i o nt o t h e s n the c o n n e c t i o nasn dt e r m i n a l o h i g ht e n s i o nw i r e s . 4 . S p a r kp l u g s . T h e r e c o m m e n d esdp a r kp l u g i s N G KV - t y p e1, 1 . 5h e a tr a n g e . Note:The correctsparkplug gap i s 0 . 7 - r 0 . 1m m . B. Lubrieationsystem. 1 . Engino eil. l il is A l o w a s h c o n t e n tm , i n e r ao r e c o m m e n d ew d i, t h a v i s c o s i t yo f e i t h e r4 0 w t o r 1 0 w - 4 0T. h e o i l levelshouldbe F 'r 5 mm. 2. O i l c o o l e r . T h e o i l c o o l e ri s e a s i l yc l o g g e d w i t h d e b r i st h r b w n u p f r o m t h e t r a c ks u c ha s c h u n k so f t i r e r u b b e r o r s m a l ls t o n e s T . o m a i n t a i n lgnition W ir ing propercooling performance, the coremustbe cleanedperiodically. C. Cooling system. 1 . L i k e t h e o i l c o o l e r ,t h e r a d i a t o r c o r ei s e a s i l yc l o g g e dw i t h d e b r i s s u c h a s c h u n k so f t i r e r u b b e ro r s m a l l s t o n e s .T o m a i n t a i nc o o l ing performance,it should be c l e a n e dr e g u l a r l y . 2. R a d i a t ohr o s ea n dc l a m p s . T h e r ei s n o s p e c i f i cc o m p e t i t i o n hoseandclamp,but to avoidprobl e m s u s e h i g h q u a l i t yp a r t sa n d m a i n t a i nt h e mi n g o o dc o n d i t i o n . 3. Coolant. W ed o n o t r e c o m m e nuds i n ga n t i lreeze.For racing engines,we havefoundcleanwaterto be the m o s ts u i t a b l ec o o l a n t . T h e c o o l a n ts h o u l db e c h a n g e d regularla y n d d r a i n e di n t h e w i n ter to avoidf reezing. 4 . V - b e ltte n s i o n . T h e V - b e l t e n s i o ns h o u l db e a d justedfor a deflection of 9-11mm, m d a s u r e de o u i - d i s t a nbt e t w e e n t h ew a t e rp u m pa n da l t e r n a t o r . D. Electricalsystem. 1. Distributor. T h e d i s t r i b u t olre a dm a y b e c o n l n the n e c t e dt o e i t h e rt e r m i n a o ignotor. There is no advance mechanism w i t ht h i sd i s t r i b u t o r . 2. lgnitor. T h ei g n i t o rs h o u l db e m o u n t e di n an areaprotectedfrom heat,wat e r a n d v i b r a t i o nA. l l w i r i n gc o n n e c t i o n ss h o u l db e s e c u r e ,a n d all wiringmustbe separatedf rom highvoltagewiresby at least100 mm. Connector Wire Tracer color number { b l a c k / w h i t e l g n i t i o ns w i t c h b l a c k / y e l l o w Startersolenoid 2 terminal I J 4 5 6 7 8 I A B l g n i t i o nc o i l p o s i t i v e terminal black Grounded Not used blue yellow Not used y e l l o w / g r e e nNot used red/white Not used white Not used black/red D i s t r i b u t os ri g n a l i n g Distributor signaling 5 . l g n i t i o nt i m i n g . The timing is set with the drive p u l l e yn o t c h a n d t h e i n d i c a t o rp i n on the fronl cover; the notches a r e d e n o t e da s s h o w n i n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o nb e l o w : The trailing and leading plugs s h o u l d b o t h be set to fire al 20" BTDC. ENGINE Vll. OperatingProcedures. A. Due to the high noise of the rotary engine, we recommend using a muffler around the garage or Pit area. B . An air cleaner is an absolute neces' sity at all times to avoid loss of compression from dirt entering the engine. C. Startingand warmingup the engine. B e f o r es t a r t i n gt h e e n g i n e ,a l w a Y s c h e c k t h e e n g i n eo i l a n d c o o l a n l . nd lookfor a n d t h e V - b e l t e n s i o nA anyloosepartsor fasteners. 1 . S t a r t i n gp r o c e d u r e . Depressthe throttlePedala coup l e o f t i m e s t o s q u i r ts o m e f u e l i n t ot h e i n t a k et,h e nc r a n kt h e e n g i n e w h i l e h o l d i n gt h e t h r o t t l e a b o u t w o - t h i r ddso w n . N o t e :O n c o l d d a Y s c, i r c u l a t et h e e n g i n eo i l f o r a s h o r tt i m e b e f o r e starting. 2. Warm-upprocedure. ( 1 ) F i r s tr e m o v et h e r a d i a t o cr a P , t h e ns t a r tt h e e n g i n el.m m e d i a t e l ya f t e rs t a r t i n gc, h e c kt h e e n dr e l e a s ea l l a i r o i l p r e s s u ra the bubblesbYbothsqueezing waterhosebYhandand racing t h e e n g i n ea c o u P l eo f t i m e s , the cap securethenre-tighten ly. (2\ T h e e n g i n es h o u l d b e w a r m e d at an idle speed of 2000-2500 R P M ,p n t i l t h e o i l t e m P e r a t u r e r e a c h e s7 0 ' C o r 1 6 0 "F . (3) D u r i n g w a r m - u p , w a t c h f t , r c o o l a n t a n d o i l l e a k s ,a n d b e careful not to foul a spark plug. D. Driving practices. 1 . T h e m a x i m u m a l l o w a b l ee n g i n e s p e e di s 9 0 0 0R P M . 2 . T e m p e r a t u r ea n d p r e s s u r er e c o n l ' m e n d a t i o n sa r e a s f o l l o w s : Limit Normal 95'C Coolanttemperature 70-90'c ( 1 6 0 - 1 9 5 ' F )(205'F) (outletside) Oiltemperature (oilpan) Oil pressure (filterinlet) 24 W h e n t h e o i l o r c o o l a n tt e m p e r a ' tures exceed the limits, watch c a r e f u l l ya n d c h e c k t h e s Y s t e mt o determinethe cause. lf the oil pressure falls below the lower l i m i t , s t o p t h e e n g i n ei m m e d i a t e ' ly and determinethe cause before proceeding. E. Engine treatment after being run. 1 . P o u ra s m a l la m o u n to f e n g i n eo i l t h r o u g ht h e c a r b u r e t o rt o P r e v e n t i n t e r n a lr u s t . 2 . D u r i n gt h e w i n t e r ,d r a i n t h e c o o l ' antcompletely. F. Overhaul schedule. Startingwith a fresh engine,the over' h a u l s c h e d u l e sa r e b a s e d o n e n g i n e r e v l i m i t s u s e d d u r i n g r a c i n g ,a s f o l ' lows: W i t h a r e vl i m i t o f : R e b u i l da f t e r : RPM 9OOO km. 2000-3000 (1300-1900 mi.) 8 5 O OR P M 4000km. (2500mi.) G. Compressioncheck Procedure. Use the rotaryengine cgmpression tester, part number 49 0820 280K. A n o r m a l c o m p r e s s i o nt e s t e r w i l l n o t give a readingon the conditionof l o r k i n gc h a m b e r . e a c h i n d i v i d u aw 1 . P r i o rt o m e a s u r e m e n t : ( 1 ) W a r mu P t h e e n g i n e . (2) Removethe trailingspark plug. (3) Screw the comPressiontester f i t t i n gi n t o t h e s P a r kP l u gh o l e . ( 4 ) D i s c o n n e c t h e i g n i t i o na t t h e ignitor. 2 . M e a s u r e m e nPt r o c e d u r e . ( 1 ) T h e c o m P r e s s i o nt e s t e r o P e r a t e s o n 1 2v o l t s . (2) To prclperlywarm uP the trac' ing needle the comPression testermust be turnedon five (5)seconds Priorto oPeration. (3) Crank the engine with the t h r o t t l ew i d e o P e n f o r 1 0 s e c ' onos. 9 0 - 11 0" C ( 1 9 5 - 2 3 0F" ) 1 2 0 c' (250" F) (4) Turn off the Powerto the com' pressiontester. 5.5-7.5kg/cm' 0 kg/cm' (5) Recordthe comPressionread' in g s . L't{slNE nf condition. 3. Determinatioo l f t h e c o m p r e s s i o np r e s s u r e f o r any chamberis below 5 kg/cm2, w i t h a c r a n k i n ge n g i n e s p e e d o f 2 5 0 - 3 0 0R P M , t h e e n g i n e s h o u l d be rebuilt. Overall maintenance of the racing car. We recommend keeping thorough records on the maintenance performed on the car, along with all p r a c t i c ea n d r a c e i n f o r m a t i o nT. h e s e are two examples of the types of recordforms we suggest: T I M I N GS H E E T LAP R P M P o w e r( P S ) N e w b e a r i n g s Usedbearings 1500 2000 2500 24-30 3000 28.35 4000 47-57 0.5 1.0 5000 6000 63-77 1.0 94-108 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 12-14 16-19 6500 102-117 TOTAL 0.5 n < 0.5 0.5 1 6 0.5 7.0 z.J RACE- DRIVER T I M E REMARKS Notes on break-in: ( 1 ) T h e e n g i n eo i l s h o u l db e a l o w ash content, mineral racing oil. (2) The water and oil temperat u r e s s h o u l d b e m a i n t a i n e di n the range of 70-80' C (160175" F). ( 3 )T h e i g n i t i o nt i m i n g f o r b o t h leading and trailing spark p l u g s s h o u l db e 2 0 ' B T D C . (4) The fuel should be a mixture o f o i l - t o - u n l e a d e gd a s o l i n eo f 1 : 1 0 0 - 1 : 1 5m 0 ,e a s u r e db y v o l ume. 2. lf the engineis broken-inon a race track: M A I N T E N A N CS EH E E T DATE Time(hours) RACE REMARKS RPM :;l 5000 6000 7000 8000 8500 ,l il' ': j.r; TOTAL lr Mileage Newbearings U s e db e a r i n g s 60 60 60 60 25 25 60 25 300 100 25 l:i :i ;iJ ri :.t .i.1 l,f. REPLACEDPARTS 1 2. 3. tli '.ii r,;i ..,1 tll !1 L ii t]i l!i l. New engine break-in. The break-inprocedurefor a race engineis as follows: 1. lf a dynamometer break-in: used for 25 -,. ,, gua! CHASSIS/DRIVELINE l. Explanationand Descriptionof CompetitionParts. A. Clutch components. 1 . C l u t c hc o v e r , 4 3 51264 1 0 Toeliminate c l u t c hs l i p p a g et,h i s clutch has a boss-typedrive instead of the straight-typedrive, and the working pressure has been increasedfrom 380 kg to 6 3 0 k g . A d d i t i o n a l l y i,t h a s a chrome-plated releasecollar bearing. 2. C l u t c hd i s c , 4 3 5 2 1 64 6 0 Thisclutchhasa solidcentersection withoutany shockabsorbing s p r i n g sT . h e f r i c t i o nm a t e r i a li s V-782-J,specially selected for fade resistance,and the boss s p l i n ei s c h r o m ep l a t e d . 3. Clutchmastercylinder. Thisis the sameas the stockpart, b u t d u et o t h e s i z eo f l h e v a c u u m assist diaphragmfor the brakes, t h e c l u t c h m a s t e rc y l i n d e rm u s t be relocatedfor clearance. 4. Clutchreleasecylinder, 435241920 This is an adjustablereleasecyli n d e rw i t h a p i s t o n d i a m e t e ro f 11 / 1 6 " . B. Transmlssion. Thesearethe gearratiosof the stock five-speed transmissioncomparedto the competitionversion: 1 s t 2nd 3rd 4 t h 5rh Rev. Competition 2.350 1.608 1.2401.000).881 0.839 2.26 Stock 3.6742.2171.4321.000 0.825 3.54 C o m p e t i t i otnr a n s : (0.839) 4352-03-000 (0.881) 8570-03-000 l . T r a n s m i s s i ocna s e , 4 3 5 2 1170 0 A T h i s c a s ei s c a s t a l u m i n u mw i t h sections1.4 mm thicker than stock(upfrom4.6mm to 6.0mm), for increasedstrength,and it has a startermotorbracketto support the starteron both the front and rearends. 2. Extension housing,435217331 A s w i t h t h e t r a n s m i s s i o nc a s e , t h e e x t e n s i o nh o u s i n g i s a l s o t h i c k e rt h r o u g ht h e s e c t i o n sT. h e speedometergear and back-up s a v eb e e ne l i m l a m pp r o v i s i o n h lL i n a t e d ,a n d t h e e n d b e a r i n gi s a n e e d l er o l l e ri n s t e a do f t h e s t o c k brushing. 3. Transmission mount,4352-39-340 Comparedto the stock version, t h i s m o u n ti s m a d eo f h a r d e r u b ber. 4. Maindrivegear,435217201 T h e c o m p e t i t i o nm a i n d r i v eg e a r h a sa c h r o m ep l a t e ds p l i n ef o r i n creasedwearresistance. 5. Synchronizer ring,435217245 T o i n c r e a s er i g i d i t y t, h e s y n c h r o c o n ed i a m e t ehr a s b e e nc h a n g e d for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears, from the 63 mm of the stock ver. s i o nt o 6 2 m m .a s s h o w ni n t h e i l lustration. Conediameler ( d i m e n s i o nA ) Competition 62 mm Stock 63 mm 6. Synchronizer key and key spring, key:435217 243 spring:435217244 The increasedworkingpreloadof thesepartsimprovesthe synchro action.Thesepartsare applicable to 1st-2ndand 3rd-4thgearsonly. ForSth-reverse, the key and spring are the same as stock. The key dimensionsare givenin the illust r a t i o nb e l o w : Groovedepth Comp.parts:0.7 mm Stockparts:1.5mm 7. Gear bearings. Needle roller bearings are used o n 1 s t , 2 n d , 3 r da n d 5 t h g e a r s . 8 . S h i f t i n gf o r k s , 1st-2nd:4352174O2 3rd-4th:4352174O4 Sth-Rev:435217 406 CHASSIS/DRIVELINE The 1st-2ndand 3rd-4thshifting forksareheavierand heattreated for strengthand improvedshifting action.The 5th-reverse fork is heattreatedonly. r s s e m b l y , 4 3 51275 1 0 9 . S h i f tl e v e a T h i s i s a o n e - i n s t e a do f a t w o p i e c el e v e rw , i t ha l a r g e d r iameter t h a nt h es t a n d a r d version. C. Drlveshaft. 1 . D r i v e s h a af ts s e m b l y , 4 3 5225 1 0 0 T h i s i s a s p e c i a tl w o - p i e c e drives h a f tw i t h a c e n t e ru n i v e r s aj ol i n t a n d s u p p o r tb e a r i n gl.t h a s b e e n d e s i g n e dt o m o v e t h e r e s o n a n t frequency out of the workingrange o f d r i v e s h a fstp e e d l. t s s p e c i f i c a tionsand configuration areshown i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . [8re 3, U n ro (o 395 ll f' t 573 T h i s h i g h e rc a p a c i t yb e a r i n gw i l l a c c e p t t h e i n c r e a s e dd r i v e a n d t o r q u el o a d so f c o m p e t i t i o nb, u t m u s tb e u s e dw i t h t h e d i f f e r e n t i a l carrierassembly mentioned above. E. Rearaxle. 1 . A x l eh o u s i n ga s s e m b l y , 435226020 T h i s a x l e h o u s i n gh a s b e e n d e s i g n e dt o w o r k w i t h t h e f a c t o r y reardisc brakes,and has a baffle plateto retainoil aroundthe gears w h e nc o r n e r i n g . 2 . A x l es h a ft a s s e m b l y4,3 5 22 6 1 1 0 T h i s a x l es h a f ti s d e s i g n e dt o b e used with the reardisc brakearr a n g e m e nat ,n d i t i n c l u d e sa l a r g e r c a p a c i t yb e a r i n g .l t i s f u l l y c o m p a t i b l ew i t h t h e c o m p e t i t i o n l i m i t e ds l i p u n i t ,b u t i f u s e dw i t h t h e l i m i t e ds l i pw h i c hi s a v a i l a b l e t o f i t t h e s t o c kv e r s i o no f t h e a x l e h o u s i n gt,h e a x l em u s t b e c u t o f f b y 5 m m o n t h e s p l i n e de n d t o avoidinterference. Notes on Machining and Assem. blv. N o t e :A l l d i m e n s i o n sa r e i n m m . D. Dlfferential. 1 . D i f f e r e n t i agl e a r s a r e a v a i l a b l ei n t h e f o l l o w i n gr a t i o s : Ratio 4.111 4.375 4.444 4.625 4.875 T e e t h( r i n g / p i n i o n ) P a r t N u m b e r 37t9 35/8 40t9 37t8 39/8 1013-27-110 0839-79-950 1393-27-110A 0881-79.720 1312-27-1104 L i m i t e ds l i pd i f f e r e n t i a l , 0820799608 Thelimitedslip is a frictionclutch t y p ef o rs i m p l i c i t ya n de ff i c i e n c y . D i ff e r e n t i acl a r r i ear s s e m b l y , 435227150 T h i sc a r r i e ar s s e m b l iys d e s i g n e d e x c l u s i v e l tyo w o r k w i t h t h e i n creased load capacity bearing a l s o a v a i l a b l ea s a c o m p e t i t i o n part. Rearbearing,0540 27 141 A. Clutch. 1. A stop blockto limit clutch pedal travel must be fabricated and installed on the floorboardas shown i n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n .W i t h o u t t h e stop block,excessiveclutch pedal travel will push the clutch diaphragm spring over center,resulti n g i n t h e c l u t c h h a n g i n gu p a n d n o t r e - e n g a g i n gw i t h h i g h s p e e d g e a r c h a n g e s . A d d i t i o n a l l y ,t h i s excessivepedal travel will cause distortionof the diaphragmspring. II CHASSIS/DRIVELINE 2 . T h e i l l u s t r a t i o nd e p i c t s l u b r i c a t i o n p o i n t si n t h e c l u t c hm e c h a n i s ma s s e m b l y . key 3. The end of the synchronizer s p r i n gs h o u l db e g r o u n do f f s o a s t o e l i m i n a t ea n y c h a n c eo f c o n tactwith the clutchhub,as shown i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . C l u t c hh u b B. Transmlsslon. 1 . S h i f tl e v e r . The shift levercan be heatedand bent to suit the driver's Preferwe havefoundit ence.Generally, s h o u l d b e i n c l i n e dt o w a r d t h e driverby about 20' as shown in t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . 4 . T h e s h i f t i n gf o r k b o l t ss h o u l db e secured with both Loctite and safetywire to thoroughlyprevent as shown anychanceof loosening, i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . L o c t i t eH e r e 5 . T h e c o n f i g u r a t i o nfso r t h e b u s h eears i n g sf o r 1 s t , S t ha n dr e v e r s g are shownbelow.Usecareto as, ith the s e m b l et h e m p r o p e r l yw correctgears. gear Forreverse F o rf i r s tg e a r 2. Therubbershift leverbootshould be tiedtight aroundthe leverwith wire to preventoil leakageinto t h e c o c k p i ta, s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s tration. Forfifthgear 29 CHASSIS/DRIVELINE b) The bracketshouldbe weld' ed to the undersideof the floor Pan as shown in the i l l u s t r a t i obne l o w ' mount' 6. The rubbertransmission a s s e m b l e di n i n o u r o c xm u s t b e illust h e i n s h o w n inE Oitection tration. Holes for T/M's installation Front \ c. Dlfferentlal. tht;adedPortionof the breath;:'ih; er is too long,so to Preventinter' ferenceit must eitherbe assem' bled with a 6 mm spacernut' as s h o w no, r c u t b Y5 m m ' D. Drlveshaft. 1. Centerbearingsupportbrackets' is for {1) ' ' The followingProcedure the left sidebracket' a)' Fabricatethe left bracket for the centerbearingsuPPortaccordingto.the illus' iration.The materialis steel the P l a t e1, . 4m m t h i c k ,a n d 1 ' 2 5 ' P M 1 0 , b o l ti s Bracket'sbolt center To lr) r0o is for (2\ ThefollowingProcedure bracket' side the rioht at-fairicate the right bracket f o r t h e c e n t e rb e a r i n gs u P ' o o r t a s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s ' lration.The materialis steel olate,1.4mm thick,andthe b o t ti s M 1 0P 1 . 2 5 . b) Weldthe bracketto the undersideof the f loor Panaccording to these instruct i o n sa n dt h e i l l u s t r a t i o n ' ' The engine, transmission and re-ar axle must be iounted, and the lett side bearinq suPPort bracket mustie weldedin Place' ' Assembte the centerbear' inq suPlort to the drive' sialt, and then mount the driveshaftto the car, athching the bearing s.uP' porttithe tettside bracket' ' With everYthingbolted uP in Place,mark the location on theftoorPan for the right side bracketbottrelief hole' ' Cut a 30 mm diameterhole tni" tocation' With the oi -Oiraciet in Place, there will be a clearancearound the Lott neaA,and so the hole shoutdbe exactlYon cen' ter. 'Wetd ' the bracket to the tloorPan. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE Note: After attachingthe center supportbearing,checkand make certainthe driveshaftis straight and true. lt is recommendedto checkfor driveshaftstraightness beforefinalweldingon the brackets. One suggestedmethod to check for straightnessis to tie w e i g h t e ds t r i n g st o t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n e x t e n s i o nh o u s i n g ,c e n t e r b e a r i n ga n d d i f f e r e n t i acl o m p a n i o n f l a n g e t, h e nv i s u a l l yn o t et h e alignmentfrom the rear; make c e r t a i na l l t h e s t r i n g sh a n g f r o m the exact centers of the three locations. 2. The floor pan of the car must be p o u n d e do u t a s s h o w ni n t h e i l lustrationfor relief around the centerbearingsupport. 2. Freeplay. Thefreeplaysettingsare: Between master cylinder p u s h r o d : 0 .-5r 0 . 2 5m m . Between release cylinder arid p u s h r o d : 1 .+5 0 . 5 m m . 3 . W h e na s s e m b l i ntgh ec l u t c hd i s c , u s ee i t h e rt h e t r a n s m i s s i oinn p u t s h a f to r a c l u t c h a l i g n m e n t o o l t o a l i g nt h ed i s cp r o p e r l y . 4. The clutch release fork return s p r i n gs h o u l db e m o u n t e di n s i d e a rubbertube to preventthe occurrenco e f r e s o n a nvt i b r a t i o n s . B. Transmlsslon. 1 . G e a ro i l . G e n e r a l l y , 9w0t g e a ro i l i s r e c o m mended for most conditions. However,if the ambienttemperature is over85o F, a heavierlubric a n ts h o u l db e u s e d . break-in. 2. Transmission i n a n e wt r a n s m i s W h i l eb r e a k i n g r t t e n t i o nt o s i o n ,p a y p a r t i c u l aa a n y l e a k s ,a b n o r m a ls o u n d so r u n u s u a lv i b r a t i o n sT. h e b r e a k - i n i s a s s h o w ni n t h et a b l e . schedule E n g i n er e vl i m i t s E. Rearaxle. 1 . T h e r e a ra x l es h o u l db e m o u n t e d w i t h t h e l e n g t ho f t h e l o w e rc o n trol linksset to 495mm from center-to-center of the rod ends, so t h e n o s eo f t h e d i f f e r e n t i ai ls i n c l i n e du p w a r d sb y 2 " , a s s h o w n i n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . lll. Checks,Adjustments and Practices. A. Clutch. 1. Pedalstroke. The pedalstrokeshouldbe set at 130 'r 5 mm, by adjustingthe pedal strokestop block and the pedalreturnstop. 6000 7000 8000 TOTAL Mileage 15 15 15 45 C. Driveshaft. 1 . T h e c o m p e t i t i o nd r i v e s h a f th a s alreadybeenbalancedas a comp l e t ea s s e m b l yl .f d i s a s s e m b l i n g , it in the use care to re-assemble correctorderto maintainits bala n c e .F i n a l l yt,h e f o r w a r ds e c t i o n s h o u l dn o t b e d i s a s s e m b l e da,s on that end could an unbalance lead to metal fatigueand cracki n go f t h e t r a n s m i s s i oenx t e n s i o n housing. 2. Make certainthere is a balance weight on the driveshaftbefore u s i n gi t . 3. Checkthe universaljoints accordi n g t o t h e f o l l o w i n gd i r e c t i o n s a n dt h ei l l u s t r a t i obne l o w . (1) The correcttorqueshouldbe 3-Bkg-cm(witha newjoint). (2) To check the forwarduniversal joint, attach the sliding scaleto theyoke. CHASSIS/DRIVELINE To check the rear universal i o i n t ,a t t a c ht h e s l i d i n gs c a l e i o t h ef l a n g eb o l th o l e . (4) To checkihe centeruniversal ioint,hang the driveshaftver' iicariv tro-mtne forward end a n O i t t a c n t h e s l i d i n gs c a l e with a wire aroundthe drives h a f t ,1 0 0m m f r o mt h e c e n t e r o f t n i j o i n t , a s s h o w ni n t h e illustration. <-l F ro n t 0.8-2.0kg D. Differentlal. 1. Break'in. A newdifferentialmustbe broken i n b e f o r eu s i n g i n c o m P e t i t i o n ' This can be donein a standard car,andthe Procedure Passenger i s a sf o l l o w s : Forthis at or OPerate n u m b eo rf t h i s below kilometers: speed: 60km/h(40mi/h) 100km (ggtil B0km/h(somffir) 100km (gqlni). kmt]fQm!) roolmrnioo ' min) 2oo km (240mi) 4@ Total: D u et o t h e i n i t i a lP r e l o a do n t h e gear, lack of a Proper oinion 'break-in-will result in an exces' o i l t e m P e r a t u raen d h i g h iiuefy scoringof the gearteeth' 2. Lubricant. The Proper lubricant is 90 wt hYPoidgear oil' The amount re' qlireOf6r sufficientlubricationis tem' 2.0liters'Whenthe ambient ' F' us.ea 85 above is Perature hign"t viscositylubricalion^than 90 wt' th6 normallY-recommended 3. Preload. ( 1 ) W i t h a n e w P i n i o nb e a r i n gt h e P r e l o a ds h o u l db e 9 ' 1 4K g ' c m ' After break'in,the Proper Prekg-cm' l o a di s 2 . 3 - 3 . 5 (' 2' ) l f u s i n g a u s e d b e a r i n g ' t h e Preload should be the same as it was before disassembling t h e d i f f e r e n t i a ll-f i t i s n o t P o s ' sible to achieve that, rePlace t h e d i s t a n c eP i e c e ' 4. When exchanging the ring ancl. o i n i o n ,u s e L o c t i t eo n t h e b a c Ko I lne rin'ggear and bolts' The tight' ening t-orqueis 6.5'7'5kg'm' 5. Breather. According to the layout of the.par' ticular race course,there are three oositions for the rear axle breath' br. "t shown in the illustration' F o re x a m P l e : (1) On a coursewith PredominanllY lelt hand turns, use Posltlons 1 andZand block off 3' (2) On a course with Predominant' lv rioht hand turns, use Posl' tioni Z and 3 and block off 1' E. Rearaxle. Checkthe axlebearingand the beari n g c o l l a r .l f t h e c l e a r a n c eb e t w e e n t h e b e a r i n ga n d t h e c o l l a r i s m o r e t h a n1 . 0m m ,r e p l a c et h ea x l es h a f t . Check List For DrivelineComponents 1. Clutch. ITEM Clutchpedalf reeplay(untilpushrodcontactspiston) Clutchpedalf reeplay(untilreleaseforkbeginsto move) U s a b l ec l u t c h d i s c t h i c k n e s s( d e p t ha t r i v e th o l e ) f luidlevel Reservoir Releasefork f reeplay(betweenforkand pushrod) A P P R O P R I A TV EA L U E 1-3mm 5 - 1 3m m 0 . 3m m f i l l t o m a x .l e v e l 1-2mm Tightening torgues. TOROUE C l u t c hc o v e r 1 . 8 - 2 . k7g - m C l u t c hh o u s i n g 3.8-5.3kg-m 2. Transmission. M a i ns h a ft r u n o u t ringandgear betweensynchronizer Clearance quantityrequired Lubricant type Lubricant S A E9 0 w t . h y p o i dg e a ro i l Tightening torques. TORQUE ITEM Mainshaftlocknut locknut Countershaft kg-m 13.0-21.0 S h i f t i n gf o r k ( 1- 2 ,3 - 4 ) 1 . 2 - 1 .k7g - m 1 2 . 0 - 1 6 .k0g - m S h i f t i n gl o r k ( 5 - R ) 1 . 2 - 1 . 6k g - m Case 1 . 2 - 1 .k4g - m Lockballcap 1 . 0 - 1 .k5g - m 33 CHASSIS/DRIVELINE 3. Driveshaft. ITEM runoul Driveshaft jointresistance torque to movement Universal VALUE APPROPRIATE l e s s t h a n 0 . 4m m 3-8kg-cm Tightening torques ronout C o m p a n i o nf l a n g e 4. kg-m 3.5-3.8 kg-m 3.7-5.5 Differential. ITEM APPROPRIATV EALUE P i n i o nb e a r i n gp r e l o a d( n e w ) 9 - 1 4k g - c m S i d eb e a r i n gp r e l o a d( n e w ) 6-2'lkg-cm Bearingcappilotmeasuremenl R i n o a n d o i n i o nb a c k l a s h B a c k l a s h .m a x i m u ma l l o w a b l ev a r i a t i o n quantityrequired Lubricant R e c o m m e n d e dl u b r i c a n t ,v i s c o s i t y& t y p e Ringgearrunout Spacer(foradjustingpiniongearposition) + 0 185.5- 0.075mm 0 . 1 7 - 0 . 1m9 m 0.07mm 2.0liters SAE 90 wt. hyPoid 0.05mm 14spacershimsareavailable, of 0.03mm,from in increments mm thick 3.08-3.47 Tightening torques. ITEM D r i v ep i n i o nn u t R i n gg e a r( u s eL o c t i t eo n b a c k o f r i n g g e a r ) S i d eb e a r i n gc a p TORQUE kg-m 13.0-18.0 12T6.5-7.5kg-rn 12Tf lange,7.5-8.5kg-m 3.8-5.3kg-m 'J r r., .. L!vl CHASSIS/BRAKESYSTEM Specifications Item Comp.spec. Category Footbrake P e d a lr a t i o conlrolparts P c w e ra s s i s t d i a p h r a g md i a m e t e r 4.77 7.5" 1 5 / 1 6&" 1 " M a s t e rc y l i n d e rd i a m e t e r Frontbrake Type v e n t i l a t e dd i s c R o t o rt h i c k n e s s Caliper Effective radius Friction pad Rearbrake Stock spec. 4.77 o.u 13/16" s o l i dd i s c . 25mm 18mm type opposed fl o a t i n g c y l .d i a . 2.1t8" '102mm 2.0" 9.7 90mm F-50 9.0 s o l i dd i s c drum ss-100. ss-123 material thickness Type Rotorthickness 10mm N/A Cylinder diameter radius Effective 1-3/8" 11 / 1 6 " Friction pad 93 mm ss-123 ss.100, material thickness 9.0 J-6020-C 4.0 30-100 kg/cm' P r o p o r t i o n i n gv a l v e l i n e p r e s s u r er a n g e i n d e rd u et o t h e i n c r e a s e sdi z eo t the power assist vacuum diaphragm. l. Explanationand Description of CompetitionParts. A. Foot brakecontrol systom. C o m p a r etdo t h es t o c ku n i t ,t h ec o m petition assemblyhas greaterefficiencythrougha largerservoassist vacuumdiaphragmanda largermast e rc y l i n d edr i a m e t e r . 1. Powerassist,for right-hand drive: 435249 800 for left-hand drive:435243 800 As a resultof increasingthe assist vacuumdiaphragmfrom 6.0" t o 7 . 5 " i n d i a m e t e r t, h e c l u t c h mastercylindermust be moved 2 5m m t o t h e l e f t . 2. Mastercylinders, 1":435249400 15/16":435243400 Two mastercylindersare availab l e t o s u i t i n d i v i d u apl r e f e r e n c e s anddrivingstyles. 3. Mastercylinderbracket, 435243 160 This bracketis used to facilitate r e m o u n t i ntgh e c l u t c hm a s t e rc y l - 1 0 0m m B. Front brake. 1. Rotor,435233251 T h i sr o t o ri s 2 5m m t h i c k ,c o m p a r e d t o t h e s t o c k t h i c k n e s so f 1 9 m m , a n d h a s a l a r g e re f f e c t i v e r a d i u s1, 0 2m m i n s t e a do f 9 0m m . 2. Wheelhub,435233061 T h i sw h e e lh u b h a s a l a r g e rb e a r ing capacity and special rotor a t t a c h m e nbto l t s . 3. R:435233610 L:435233710 t o t h e s t o c k u n i t ,t h i s Compared c a l i p eh r a so p p o s e dp i s t o n sl,a r g er cylindersand is assembledto the steeringknuckleby two bolts. 4 . A i rd u c t , R : 4 3 5 23 32 6 0 L:435233270 T h i sd u c t p r o v i d e cs o o l i n ga i r f o r the brakes. 35 CHASSIS/BRAKESYSTEM 5. FrictionPad, 33625 SS-100:4352 SS'123:435233 725 is a hardercomPound The SS-100 racing;the SS'123 endurance for is intendedfor sPrintraces' C. Rearbrakes. 1. Rotor,435226251 , i t ha n o u t e r T h i si s a s o l i dr o t o r w diameterof 254mm (10in),and is 1 0m m t h i c k . 2. CaliPer, R:435226980 L: 435226990 Theseareslidingpin typecalipers and includeProvisionfor a Park' ing brake'TheYattachto th.eaxle housingwith a mountingadaPl^oi' andthe cylinderdiameteris 1'3/8"' 3. MountingadaPtor' R:435226921 L: 435226931 These adaptorsare requiredto mountthe rearbrakeassemblies t o t h ea x l eh o u s i n g . 4. Reardust Plate' R:435226260 L:43522627O 5. FrictionPad,SS'100; inner:435249625 outer:435249725 T h i sv a l v ew i l l l i m i t t h e l i n e p r e s ' sureto the rearbrakes.The varia' ble rangeis 30'100kg/cm' 'With e a c hc l o c k w i s et u r no f t h e a d j u s t m e n t , t h e l i n e P r e s s u r ew i l l i n ' creasebY10kg/cm' . valvehold' 7. Variableproportioning er,887143 750 U s et h e s t r u tt i g h t e n i n gn u t t o a t ' t a c h t h i s h o l d e rt o t h e s t r u G t u r e of the car. ll. Machining OPerations. A. Changingthe positionof the clurch mastercYlinderDue to the largerPowerassist vac' u u m d i a P h r a g mt ,h e c l u t c h m a s t e r c y l i n d em r u s tb e m o v e dt o t h el e f t ' 1 . T h e P r o c e d u r ef o r m o v i n g t h e clutch mastercYlinderis as fol' lows: (1)As shown in the illustration below' locate and mark the n e w m o u n t i n gh o l e s o n t h e f i r e w a l l ,2 5 m m t o t h e l e f t of the standardones' (2) B l o c k o f f t h e o r i g i n a l h o l e s w i t h a s u i t a b l es t e e l P l a t e . (3) C u t a n d d r i l l t h e n e w h o l e s . (4) A f t e r c o m P l e t i n gt h e i n s t a l l a ' tion, cover and seal anY holes that would allow water into t h e i n t e r i o ro f t h e c a r . ss-123; inner:435226625 outer:435226725 As with the frontPads,the SS'100 is for enduranceraces;the SS-123 is for sprintraces. valve, Variable 6. ProPortioning 386343 900 Powerassist I I I I \ \ "nf \ L t {- o\-/O I r l o o10 I / j-e 32,1' 9? - +l 'z -li;4 100 q, o o o o o o t o 30 30 I n p u to i l P r e s s u r e 1 0 0 2. Modificationto clutch pedal push' rod. With the change of the master cylinder's location in the preceding operation,the push.rod'sp,osi' tidn irvitthave to be changed as s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n . SYSTEM CHASSIS/BRAKE lll. Checks,Adjustmentsand Maintenance. A. Brakecontrol parts. 1. Adjust the stroke at the brake pedal with a power assist valve operatingrod,by turningthis rod u n t i lt h ev a l v ep l u n g ehr a s5 - 7m m of travel left before contacting t h ev a l v ep l u n g esr t o p p e r . 2. The effective stroke at the brake pedal should bq more than 143 mm. lf less than that, the brakes will not retract adequately and they could fade from the constant heat. 3. The brakesshould be bled before each race,even if the system has been recentlyoverhauled. 4. Do not mix brakefluids,and use o n l y f l u i d sw i t h a h i g h b o i l i n g 5. Avoid any water in the system. Even2-3percentwaterin the f luid w i l l l o w e rt h e b o i l i n gp o i n t s u f f i cientlyto causea significantdrop i n e f f i c i e n c yA . d d i t i o n a l l yi,t i s to change stronglyrecommended the fluid beforeeach race meeting. 6. Two mastercylindersare availab l e a s c o m p e t i t i o np a r t s ; t h e 1 5 / 1 6 "d i a m e t e rv e r s i o ni s s t a n dard. For a harderpedal feel or shorterstroke,the 1.0" cylinder is an alternative. B. Front brakes. 1 . U n d e rn o r m a lr a c i n gu s e t h e c o m p e t i t i o nr o t o r s w i l l l a s t f o r a b o u t 3 , 5 0 0m i l e s .T h e r o t o r s s h o u l d b e kept free of rust or any of the black c o r r o s i o nw h i c h r e d u c e s f r i c t i o n betweenthe rotor and the pads. 2. Wheneverreplacingthe rotor,also r e p l a c et h e b o l t s w h i c h s e c u r e i t to thehub. 3. Undernormalracing use the wheel bearings should last for about 3 , 5 0 0m i l e s . U s e m o l y b d e n u md i s u l f i d e g r e a s e ,a n d c h a n g e i t b e fore everyrace. 4 . T h e c o m p e t i t i o nc a l i p e r sa r e c o n sidered to be a semi-permanent i t e m w i t h a n i n d e f i n i t el i f e s p a n . However,they must be replaced if overheating has deteriorated t h e r p i s t o n s e a l s ,r e s u l t i n gi n i m proper or incomplete retraction o f t h e p i s t o n si n t o t h e c a l i p e r . 5 . S h i m s a r e u s e d t o a c h i e v et h e r e q u i r e d e q u a l i z e dc l e a r a n c e ,s i d e to-side,betweenthe rotor and the c a l i p e r .T h e s e s h i m s f i t b e t w e e n t h e c a l i p e r a n d k n u c k l e ,a n d a r e available in three thicknesses: 0.2,0.6 and 0.8 mm. The shims c a n b e u s e d s i n g l yo r i n c o m b i n a tions to obtain a clearanceon each side, measuredbetween the mm. r o t o ra n d t h e p a d s , o r 1 . 5 - 2 . 2 Thepartnumbersare: 0 . 2m m 0 8 1 33 36 1 7 0 . 6 m m 0 8 1 33 36 1 8 0 . 8m m 0 8 1 33 36 1 9 removingthe hubfrom 6. Whenever t h e k n u c k l er,e p l a c et h e h u bc a p s to preventdamageto the wheel b e a r i n gt h a tc o u l dr e s u l tf r o mt h e capcomingoff. 7. Thecompetitionbrakepadcan be useduntilit is downto 1 mm thicktheseare the racness.Generally, ing mileagesto be expectedfrom t h ep a d s : SS-100 morethan 1,000km (600mi) SS-123 lessthan 1,000km (600mi) 8 . l t i s a l w a y sh i g h l yr e c o m m e n d e d to break in new pads for a few lapsbeforea race. 37 CHASSIS/BRAKESYSTEM c. Makecertainthe brakelines are tooshortcould iiil ti"".t length; fail' Rearbrakes. ""ui" oi."kagl and ultimate uie of the sYstem,too lonq lo.ses "tii"i"n"y, causesa softerfeeling i; ih;;;d;1, and couldalsoresult i n t n " ' l i n e r u b b i n ga g a i n s tl o T e iotlting Partor wearingagainsta roughedge. can 1. " The comPetitionbrakerotor to down worn is it until 6f tt"O 9 . 0m m t h i c k . an in' 2 -' . T h e b r a k ec a l i p e ri n c l u d e s is.a i;;;"1 larking brake'There ;;i; Jn in" liston which,s!'toYtd 6e matchedexactlYto the friction t1?1" Pad.The Parkingbra.ke l: rotor' so the to close bositioned it to ["r* .ate to routeor suPPort dam' avoidcontactand Possible age. for service 3. The recommendations -' brake Pads front ;;;'rite ot the rear the to Pads' Itso aPPtY Y?lvq 4. " The variableproportioning. " " n b e a d j u s t e di o s u i t i n d i v i d u a l pieterencis.However'as.a starting Point,use the followingrecommendations: D r yc o n d i t i o n s Wetconditions Gheck List for Brake SYstem i fi c a t i o n Item 6-7 mm BrakePedalf reePlaV 254mm ('t0in)dia.x Frontrotor 25mm thick 9.7mm (eff ectiveamount F r i c t i o nP a d 8.7mm) thickness 254mm (10in)dia.x Rearrotor 10mm thick 9.0mm (effectiveamount F r i c t i o nP a d 8.0mm) thickness Fillto upperline Amountof brake fl u i d 80 kg/cm 50-60kg/cm Tightening Torques D. Plumblngand llnes' Item t o r q u eo n t h e p i p e 1 . T h et i g h t e n i n g k n u t si s 1 . 3 ' 2 . 2g - m ' F r o n t r o t o ra n d h u b 2. -' Forprotection,it is recommended in"'brat<e hose be wound with "oit", but be carefulnot to dam' "g"-in" brakeline with the wire' R e a rc a l i P e r lincr Rearrotor Mortntino adaPtor B r a k el i n e s kg'm Torque, 1.0-1.3 8-10 6.8-8.3 4-4.8 4-4.8 1.3-2.2 N CHASSIS/STEEHING An r--i$ USiPEN$tlO AND SUSPENSION CHASSIS'STEERING Specificatiorle CategorY tem Steering S t e e r i n gw h e e l S t e e r i n gg e a r Front suspension Rear susPension Comp.spec. sameas stock S t o c ks p e c . 14.5:1 17-2O:1 Remarks 3 8 0m m d i a . -inkage sameas stock )oil spring 'ate 3 . 4k g / m m 1 . 9k g / m m fr e el e n g t h , comp:252mm s t o c k : 3 3 8m m \ n t i - r o l lb a r 25mm dia. 23mm dia. c o m p .l o c a t i o n : 1 =2.92i2 - 2.79; 3 = 2 . 6 5 ;4 = 2 . 5 3 jhock lbsorber Piston m a x . l e n g t h / t r a v e l , adjustable Piston non-adlust. comp:540/145 dia. rod.20mm r o d . 2 2m md i a . stock:5961177 3umpstoP (nucklearm 30mm ht. reinforced 40mm ht. )oilspring ate 3.2kg/mm 2.0kg/mm f reelength, comp:278;stock:315 ihock rbsorber adiustable non-adjustable m a x .l e n g t h / t r a v e l , comp:5221168 stock:548/190 {nti-rollbar 1 9m m d i a . 1 . 5k g / m m 1 8m m d i a . 1 . 2k g / m m lump stop 3 7 . 5m m h t . 5 2 . 5m m h t . (2) Compared to the stock unit, l. DescriPtionand ExPlanationof ComPetitionParts they have less travel. (3) They are adjustable to allow A. Steering. 1. Steeringgearbox. for right-handdrive:4352BO030 for left-handdrive: 435232920 T h i s g e a r b o xh a s a q u i c k e r r a l i o of 14.5:1. B. FrontsusPension. 1. CoilsPring,435234011 To lowerthe car,reduceroll when corneringand Pitch when brak' ing,this is a shorter,stifferspring' Tht designdetailsareas follows: C o m p e t i t i o n Stock W i r e d i a m e t e r( m m ) Freelength(mm) Springrate(kg/mm) 12 12 252 338 3.4 1.9 2. StrutassemblY, R:435234910 L:435234920 (1) The damPeningcharacteristics of theseshockshavebeen selectedfor racingPurPoses. f o r c h a s s i st u n i n g . ( 4 ) T h e k n u c k l es P i n d l ei s s t r o n g e r f o r i n c r e a s e dd u r a b i l i t Ya n d safetY. 3. Bump stops, 435234111 To retain sufficient susPension travelwith the loweredride height o f t h e s h o r t e r s P r i n g s ,t h e b u m P stops are shorter than stock bY 1 0m m . 4. Anti-rollbat,435234 151 T h e d e t a i l s o f t h i s l a r g e rb a r a r e as follows: Competition Stock D i a m e t e r( m m ; R a t e( k g / m m ) 25 23 2.75 2.O A d d i t i o n a l l Y ,t h i s b a r h a s f o u r p o s i t i o n sf o r t h e c o n n e c t i n gl i n k , providing several combinations o f s t i f f n e s sa n d a l l o w i n g e a s e o f c h a s s i st u n i n g . 5. Lower arm assemblY, R: 435234 300 L:435234 350 39 NG AND SUSPENSION CHASSIS/STEERI K n u c k l ea r m : R:435232301 L: 435232311 T h e l i n k a g eu t i l i z e sa s P h e r i c a l rod end insteadof rubberbushi n g s . A n d t h e ' k n u c k l ea r m i s strongea r n d h a s b e e nr e d e s i g n ed for clearancearoundthe wheel a n dt i r e . 2 41 3 0 6 . T e n s i o nr o d , 4 3 5 3 Bracket,R:435234850 L:435234860 T o e l i m i n a t el o n g i t u d i n aclo m p l i l r mt h e a n c eo f t h e l o w e rc o n t r o a forward end of the tension rod h a sa s p h e r i c arlo de n dj o i n t . 435234800 7 . Crossmember, T h i si s t h e s a m ec o n f i g u r a t i oans stock,but is stronger. 8 . A l i g n m e nst e t t i n g sf o r f r o n t s u s ' pension: 3. Rearanti-rollbar,435228 151 T h e s ea r et h ed e s i g nd e t a i l s : Competition Stock D i a m e t e r( m m ) R a t e( k g / m m ) 19 18 1.5 1.2 4. Rearaxlecontrolarms, 28300 upper:4352 lower:435228200 The lowerarm has sPhericalrod e n d si n s t e a do f r u b b e rb u s h i n g s . The upperarm has rubberbushwhen ingsto preventinterference c o r n e r i n ga n d i s l o n g e r t h a n stock. CompetitionStock 247 413 L e n g t ho f u P P e rl i n k ( m m ) 500 495 L e n g t ho f l o w e r l i n k ( m m ) C o m p e t i t i o n Stock Camber Caster K i n gp i n i n c l i n a t i o n T o e - i n( m m ) C a m b e ro f f s e t ( m m ) Castertrail (mm) - 1' 3 0 ' +1 30 4" 14" 42' 1 0 "5 5 O-out0.5 84.2 3r3 38 14 19 C. Rearsuspension. 1. Coilspring,435228011 T h i s s p r i n gi s s h o r t e ra n d s t i f f e r than stock;theseare t h e d e s i g n details: Wirediameter(mm) CompetitionS t o c k m i d d l e ,11 . 2 10.2 b o t he n d s . 9 . 0 Freelength(mm) Springrate(kg/mm) 278 315 3.2 2.0 2. Rearshockabsorber,435228700 ( 1 ) T h e d a m p e n i n gc h a r a c t e r i s ' tics have been selected for r a c i n gp u r p o s e s . (2) Comparedto the stock unit,it haslesstravel. (3) lt is adjustableto allow chas' s i st u n i n g . 5. Watt linkassemblY, fateral arms: 435228 200 435228 400 center link: 435228 450 The connections are sPherical rod ends instead of rubber bush' ings. To allow changingthe roll center. the center link has two m o u n t i n gp o s i t i o n s . Competition 6. Bumpstoprubber,435228320 To retain susPensiontravel de' s p i t et h e l o w e r e dr i d eh e i g h tt,h i s bump rubberis shorterthan the stockversion. ll. Machining and Installation Oper' ations. A. Steeringlinkage. 1. Reinforcemeo n ft s i d e f r a m er a i l (gear-box attachmentPoint). Fabricatea steel Plateand weld to the side frame rail as shown i n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o nT. h i s w i l l i n ' creasethe rigidityof the steering linkage. Gl'ir\$sltr/u r sg,t utrr-r rrrrlJ uusPL,NiriuN H o l e sf o r s t e a r i n g e a r b o xi n s t a l l a t i o n Welding Points 2. Mounting s t r u ta s s e m b l y . W h e nm o u n t i n gt h e c o m p e t i t i o n s t r u t a s s e m b l y t, h e p o s i t i o no f t h e m a r k s h o u l db e t o w a r d st h e o u t s i d er e a ra s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s tration. 2. Steeringpostposition. Fabricateand installa spacerbetweenthe dash paneland steering post mounting bracket as s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n . 3 . R e m o v aol f b u m p s t o p b r a c k e t s o n t h e l o w e rc o n t r o al r m . S i n c et h e k n u c k l ea r m c o n t a c t s t h e b u m p s t o p b r a c k e t ,1 0 m m m u s tb e c u t o f f t h e u p p e rs i d e ,a s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n . B. Frontsuspension. 1 . E n l a r g ei n s i d ed i a m e t eor f t h r u s t bearing. To acceptthe largerdiameterof the competitionshock absorber, t h e i n s i d ed i a m e t e o r f the thrust bearingmust be enlargedfrom20 t o 2 2 m ma s s h o w ni n t h e i l l u s t r a tion. Thispart must be cut olf 4 . I n s t a l l a t i oonf a n t i - r o lbl a r . T h ea n t i - r o lbl a rs h o u l db e m o u n t e d w i t h t h e h o l e sd o w n w a r da, s shown.Thereare four positions, but hole #2 is the standardsett i n g a n d s h o u l db e t h e s t a r t i n g p o i n tf o r c h a s s i sa d j u s t m e nbt e foretryinganyof the others. 41 AND SUSPENSION CHASSIS/STEERING ( 2 ) A x l eh o u s i n gm o u n t s . The standardPositionis the #2 hole; trY it first' The disjoints tancebetweensPherical m m . i s 4 9 5 l i n k ona lower T e n s i o nr o d . T h o u g ht h e r e a r e t w o m o u n t i n g h o l e s t, r y t h e u P P eor n e f i r s ta s i t is the standardsetting' Rear susPenslon. ' 1 . L o w e rl i n k i n s t a l l a t i o n . ( 1 ) C h a s s i sP i c k ' u PP o i n t s Fabricate 5 mm thick reinforcements and weld them in place as shown below. 2 . U p p e rl i n ki n s t a l l a t i o n ', ( 1 ) A x l eh o u s i n gm o u n t s . ln this case,hole #1 is the standardsetting and should v be tried first. The distance b e t w e e ns p h e r i c a jl o i n t s o n l. t h eu P P elri n ki s 4 1 3m m . r Q z Q sO GHAtS$ttrlir r r-sr rr ;ir r. r g l"r rir;(ll u;*r-rf fJl{ 3. Fabricateand weld the brackets for theWatt linkas shownbelow. Bracket(Right) o f c e n t e rl i n k . 4. Mounting Thereare two mountingPositions, but #1 is the standardsettingand shouldbe triedfirst. --ll /a o Ot S c a l e :1 / 4 5 . M o u n t i n go f r e a ra n t i ' r o l lb a r ' The mounting location on the c h a s s i s i s i d e n t i c a lt o t h e s t o c k position. The correct center-tocenter distance for the rod end c o n n e c t i n gl i n k i s 1 0 0m m . AND SUSPENSION CHASSIS/STEERING 6. Mountingof frontanti'rollbar. As a resultof the largerdiameter of the bar,the side framerails must be relievedbY cutting as s h o w ni n t h ei l l u s t r a t i o n . T h i sp a r t m u s t becut off (3) AnYnoisesfrom the internals o f t h e g e a r b o xi n d i c a t et h e complete steering gearbox s h o u l db e r e p l a c e d ' 2 . C e n t e rl i n k , t i e i o d a n d k n u c k l e arm. W h e nr e P l a c i ntgh e s eP a r t se' x e r ' cise care not to damagethe rub' b b rb u s h i n g s ' 3 . M a x i m u ms t e e r i n ga n g l e ' T h e m a x i m u ms t e e r i n ga n g l e i s 1 % t u r no f f c e n t e ro f t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e li n e a c hd i r e c t i o nl't s h o u l d be adjustedbYthe stoPPeron the k n u c k l ea r m . 7. Sideframemodification. With the reinforcedcrossmember. the side frame rail flanges must be cut as shown.After cut' t i n g ,i t m u s tb e r e w e l d e d . B. SusPension. 1 . R o de n da l i g n m e n t . ( 1 ) A l l r o de n d ss h o u l db e a d j u s t ' e d w i t ht h e c a ro n t h e g r o u n d , alignmentis shown andProPer below. C o r r e c ti n s t a l l a l i o n h lll[ll-] t-JJ here \-wetd p a r tm u s tb ec u to ff il1.Checks,Adiustmentsand Main' tenance. A. Steering. 1. Steeringgear' (' 1 ) T h e l u b r i c a n tr e q u i r e m e ni ts SAE90 wt and the caPacitYis 1 7 0c c . (2) The free PlaY is 10-15mm measured at the steering wheelrim. l n c o r r e c ti n s t a l l a t i o n (2) Note the correct Positi.on.of the spacers as shown in the illustration. (3) Check the rod ends for wear or cracking on the threaded portion. c. FrontsusPension. 1. Alignment. (' 1 ) T h e f r o n t e n d a l i g n m e n ct a n be adjustedwith the rod end joints. Note: When checking any c h a s s i s a l i g n m e n t ,t h e c a r s h o u l db e f i l l e d w i t h 1 5 g a l ' lonsof f uel and havea Person in the driver'sseatto simulate t h er a c i n gw e i g h t . (2) Camber. with' Thecamberis adjustable i n a r a n g eo f - 1 ' 0 " t o - 3 ' 0 ' ' Oneturn of the lowerarm rod end joint alters the camber 7'. bYaPProximatelY CHASSIS/STEERI NG AND SUSPENSION (3) Toe-in. O n et u r no f t h et i e r o dw i l l c h a n g et h e t o e - i nb y a p p r o x i m a t e l y5 m m . 2. Shockabsorber. The shockabsorberhas an eightp o s i t i o na d j u s t m e n tt;h e h i g h e r t h e n u m b e r ,t h e m o r e s t i f f n e s s and control.The shock absorber s h o u l db e a d j u s t e dt o s u i t i n d i v i dualpreferences. (2) Checkingthe shock absorbers. Setbothrightand left sidesto the same position.Compare s t i f f n e s sb, o t ho n b o u n c ea n d rebound.Also,checkfor bent pistonrods. 3. Frontanti-rollbar. Thereare four holes in the ends of the anti-rollbar to allow chass i s t u n i n gt o s u i t p r e f e r e n c eosr coursecharacteristics. Springrates(kg/mm) No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 2.92 2.79 2.65 2.53 Hole #2 is the standardsetting and shouldbe used as the basel i n e f o r c h a s s i sa d j u s t m e nat n d tuning. 4. Checkthe rod end jointsthrougho u t t h e f r o n ts u s p e n s i ofno r w e a r o r c r a c k i n go n t h e t h r e a d e dp o r tions. 5. Lubrication. Molybdenum d i s u l f i d e( M o S z i)s r e c o m m e n d efdo r c h a s s i sl u b r i joints. cationon anyappropriate D. Rearsuspension. 1. Shockabsorber. (1)Attaching t h ea d j u s t i n g diat. a) Turn the adjusting shaft c o u n t e r c l o c k w i sa el l t h e wayto the endof its travel. b ) O n t h e a d j u s t i n gd i a l ,t u r n t h e p o i n t e tr o p o s i t i o nN o . 1 . c ) S e t t h e a d j u s t i n gd i a l o n t h e s h o c ka b s o r b ear n d r o t a t e i t , s t o p p i r r gw h e n i t m a k e sa c l i c k - l i k es o u n d . Thenlockthe adjustingdial i n p l a c ew i t ht h el o c k n u t . T h e s es t e p sa r e s h o w ni n t h e illustration. ( 2 ) T h e r ea r e e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t s on the shock absorbers.The h i g h e rt h e n u m b e rt,h e f i r m e r t h e s h o c k a b s o r b e rw i l l b e . T h e s h o c k ss h o u l db e a d j u s t e d t o s u i t i n d i v i d u a lp r e f e r e n c e sa n d c h a r a c t e r i s t i cosf t h ec o u r s e . ( 3 ) C h e c k i n gt h e s h o c k a b s o r b ers. Setboth left and rightsidesto t h e s a m e s e t t i n g ,t h e n c o m parestiffnesson both bounce a n d r e b o u n dF. i n a l l y b , e sure thereareno bentpistonrods. 2 . U p p e lri n k . T i g h t e nt h e u p p e r t i n k w i t h t h e car on the groundfor properalignm e n ta n dl o a d i n g . E. Break-inprocedure. 1 . N e wf r o n th u bb e a r i n g s h o u l db e broken-infor at least 50 km (30 mi). 2 . A f t e r i n i t i a l b r e a k - i nc, h e c k t h e p r e l o a do n t h e h u b b e a r i n gl.t i s i m p o r t a ntth a t i t b e 0 . 6 - 1 . k2 g a t t h ew h e e cl l i pb o l t . 3 . l f t h e e n t i r es u s p e n s i o h na sb e e n rebuiltwith newparts,the system must be broken-infor a total of 200km (120mi)as follows: 100km (60 mi) at 30 percentfutl l o a d t, h e n : 100km (60 mi) at B0 percentfutl load. Afterbreak-in, retightenthe entire s u s p e n s i osny s t e m . 45 AND SUSPENSION CHASSIS/STEERING Tightening Torques For SuspensionGomponents " S t e e r i n a" : ---- T o r q u e ,k g - m -+- G e a r b o xt o f r a m e r a i l 4.4-5.5 13.0-17.0 Pitmanarmto sectorshaft 3.0-4.0 S t e e r i n gw h e e l t o s h a f l 3.0-4.5 7.0-8.0 Tie rodsPhericalrodglls--Tie rod lock nuts 4.4-5.5 ldlerarmto {rameraili susPension' S h o c ka b s o r b e rt o k n u c k l ea r m pistontodto lg'nt'ng ilo"k Sno"t absorber Lowerarmto crossmember C r o s s m e m b e tro s i d e f r a m e r a i l T e n S i o nr o d t o f r a m e m o u n t i n gp o i n t Tensionrodto lowerarm 8.0-9.5 6.5-8.2 7.6-9.5 3.8-4.7 ' ' R e a rs u s P e n s i o. -n bolts,bothends Upperlinkattachment L o w e rl i n k a t t a c h m e n tb o l t s ,b o t h e n d s W a t t l i n k a t t a c h m e n tb o l t s ,b o t h e n d s limit' N o t e : B o l t s s h o u l db e t i g h t e n e dt o t h e u p p e r 7.6-9.5 7.6-9.5 APPENDIX COMPARISON OF SPECIFICATIONS RX-7and RX-3 ( E n g i n ea n d D r i v e l i n e ) Eng i n e Basic performancespecifications. 2 7 0 P S a t 9 0 0 0R P M M a x i m u mt o r q u e 23 kg-m at 8000 RPM Basic mechanicalspecifications. Displacement Layout 5 7 3x 2 ( 1 1 4 6 c c ) <- two rotors <- ratio Compression lntakesystem 9.4:1 +- port peripheral <- Exhaust system p e r i p h e r a pl o r t +- Carburetion downdraftWeber <__ Lubrication wet sump Coolingsystem watercirculation l g n i t i o ns y s t e m f u l l t r a n s i s t oC r DI <<_ p o i n td i s l r i b . Major parts specifications. Rotor housing. T r o c h o i ds p e c . _ Rxa = l92lt____ Rxa=101x i m p r o v e m e n ft o r c o o l i n g n t a k et i m i n g Port shape E x h a u st i m i n g l . O . / 1 . C=. 8 6 " / 7 5 " "D" Port E . O . / E . C=. 7 3 " / 6 5 " Port shape EllipticalPort S p a r kp l u g l o c a t i o n a n d h o l ed i a m e t e r T/L = 30/18 TIL = 4.2112 <- R o u n dP o r t .+-<- Side housing. acetreatment s p e c i a lc a s t i r o n / g a sn i t r o g e n Material/surf plugged port Intake Ventilation 0 . 5l i t e ro i l s e p a r a t otra n k s p e c i a lc a s t i r o n r e c l u i r e sp l u g g i n g r e q u i r e sm a k i n g s e p a r a t o rt a n k Oilpan. C o n fi g u r a t i o n l a r g ec a p a c i t yw i t h b a ff l e p l a t e b a ff l e p r e v e n l sl o s s of oil pressure 2 p c s ( b o t hs i d e s o f b a f f l ep l a t e ) 4T APPENDIX Tenslon bolts. RX-7 r u b b e rb o n d e dt o c e n t e r to removeresonant vibration Front cover. Stationary gear. Treatment nitrogen hasgroovesto relievestress groovesmustbe machined Main bearing. stock Oilclearance 50p-80p Material/treatment C o m b u s i o nc h a m b e r s p e c i a lc a s t i r o n / c h r o m e plated apex seal groove <_ 501t.-701t +- M . D . R .( M e d i u mD e e pR e c e s s ) A p e x s e a l g r o o v ew i d t h Sidesealgroove I n t e r n a lg e a r 3mm 6mm 1 2 h e l d i n p l a c eb y s n a p r i n g Rotor bearing. stock S e c u r i n gm e t h o d Oilclearance <_ c l i n c hl o c k a n d l o c k i n g screw c l i n c hl o c k 70p - 100tL 70p -90p. two-piece one-piece Eccentric shaft. Flywheel. Balanceand counterweight. combination with flywheel o v e r s i z ei s a v a i l a b l e APPENDIX Apex seal. Material/thickness C o n fi g u r a t i o n RX-7 TMC-15T/3 mm o n e - p i e c ew i t h o u t t a p e rc u t RX.3 TMC-15T TR230/6mm o n e - p i e c ew i t h t a p e rc u t I Apexsealspring. Corner seal. Groovefor apexseal Treatment Configuration 3mm Molybdenum sprayedsurface +- solid +- 6mm Side seal. Material one-piece molybdenum sprayedsurface two-piece stock S i d es e a l s p r i n g . Oilseal. s t o c k ( ' 7 9m o d e l ) Oil seal spring. in. 15kg (stock) o u t . 1 3k g i n . 1 5k g ( s t o c k ) out.8 kg (stock) Seal clearance., AG 0.06-0.07 0.05-0.06 AS 0.09-0.11 0.020-0.048 0.09-0.12 AC AE 0.05-0.15 AH 0.15-0.20 0.13-0.17 0.4-0.7 AR AF <_ 0.10-0.15 +<- Intake manifold. Totallength M a n i f o l dl e n g t h Mounting angle 420 400 front155,rear165(mm) front135,rear145(mm) 4" 40' 5'05' 49 APPENDIX Lubrication sYstem. -/ regulator Pressure _ _Q!7 -7.0kg/cm' S a fe t y v a l v e 11 . 0k g / c m ' OilpumP. RX.3 6.5 kg/cm' l . -.) -.hrJt**"t tt;"t. rotor:gasnitrogen - I i i + - 1- I I I _l Water PumP. lgnition system. Type _l -l f u l l t r a n s i s t o r( C D l ) 20' BTDC[r/L) none _) -t Spark Plu9. E P Dt y p e0 . 5m m -JI I j High tension wires. carboncore -_--t l_-__- Alternator. CapacitY Starter. -[- directtYPe *otu capacitY __rgr9!ry!9--I a b o v er e a r h o u s i n ;:g l _ Drive pulleY. castiron Material P u l l e yd i a m e t e r Fuel pumP. e l e c t r o n i c t, w o r e q u i r e d 2 . 0l i t e r s P e rm i n Operation Pressure 0.3kg/cm' lorRx-7 I APr-E.IYU'A Exhaust system. RX-7 - RX-3 ,-- S U S 3 0 44, 2 m m d i a x 1 . 5m m t h i c k d u a l p i p e s :2 3 0c m c o l l e c t o r 1: 0 0c m ,<F- -_-l Remarks I i l j ; ;;r;." s p l i tt y p e( F& R ) s l i d i n gc o n n e c t i o n i i ';6;;r",;";;;;-1 i l boGolL"^g"l- s l i d i n gc o n n e c t o r conneclor lo.Jri"oiliiv I I I -.t Oilcooler. 500x164x49 r _ j '--lll 560x400x49 -a li- airlaluminurn I Badiator. air/aluminum Spec. A D B --: E 243.0 F G 40.0 2111 983 ((575) 1 pc. 303.0 40.0 224e 968(,r65) 1 pc. 243.O 40.0 2't17 RX-7Comp. 806.0 546.0 11 2 . 0 968 (,i'57) 2 pcs. (065) RX-3Comp. 860.0 550.0 205.0 RX-7Stock 806.0 546.0 1't0.0 A l l d i m e n s i o n sa r e g i v e ni n m i l l i m e t e r s . 51 APPENDIX Transmission R X - 3C o m p . RX-7Comp. H735mm e68'5mm A.A' A-A' W e i g h t :a p p r o x .4 0 k g W e i g h t : a p p r o x 3. 6 k g Differential A: RX-7243.0mm (comp.andstock) RX-3303.0mm (comp.andearlYmodelstock) areheavyduty carrierandrearbearingfor RX-7competition Differential whileRX-3usesstockParts. ,i rr ii; ;