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| 9.1 |
Approved, commercially available, single cylinder air cooled overhead valve engines. 200 cc's maximum displacement. See Chart for approved engines. |
| 9.2 |
Block, Cylinder Head, Crankshaft and Side Cover: Must be approved OEM items. Cylinder head, block and side cover external surfaces may be machined to remove excess material from mounting bosses, cast in brackets, etc that are no longer in use. No external machining allowed to enhance performance. |
| 9.3 |
Exhaust System: See rule 8.3 |
| 9.4 |
Carburetor: Any commercially available butterfly type Tillotson HL series carb. Minimum/maximum venturi diameter = .750/.790. Minimum/maximum throttle bore diameter = .990/1.010. Metering holes non tech. Restrictor plates will be used in all Junior classes. See Section 8.9 for details. Filter cups, adapters and air filters non tech items. The carburetor pulse passage is non tech but can not be used to bypass the restrictor plate. Its sole and intended purpose it to actuate the fuel pump inside the carburetor. Pulse type fuel pumps permitted. |
| 9.5 |
Fuel: See rule 8.1 and 8.1.2 |
| 9.6 |
Intake manifold: Aluminum only. Maximum mean inlet tract length is 2". Length determined by adding the longest and shortest tract distances (flange to flange) together and dividing by 2. |
| 9.7 |
Connecting Rods: Aluminum only. (Fasteners and inserts/bushings excluded) Stock length (plus or minus .010") to be maintained. See chart for specific details. |
| 9.8 |
Pistons: Any aluminum three ring (compression, scraper and oil), flat top or dished piston. (No domed or pop up types) Rings and wrist pin non tech but must be of steel (ferrous) material. OEM wrist pin diameter to be maintained. See chart for maximum bore size and wrist pin diameter for a specific engine. |
| 9.9 |
Crankshaft: Standard OEM item with stock stroke length (plus or minus .010"). Thermal treating and shot peening permitted. Minor grinding for camshaft clearance permitted. No other alterations allowed. See list for specific stroke details. |
| 9.10 |
Flywheel and Ignition Coil: Aftermarket or OEM flywheels permitted. If OEM flywheel is used it must be unaltered and meet minimum listed weight and stock OEM coil (ignition system) must be used. Approved aftermarket flywheels only may be used. Spec diameter and weight as follows; 6.75 +/ .25dia. X 4.75 lbs +/ .75 lbs. When using aftermarket flywheels, any approved OEM F200 coil may be used on any engine. (i.e. Briggs coil on a Honda, Tecumseh coil on a Kohler, etc) External coil modifications to facilitate mounting are legal. Coil mounts, flywheel key, spark plug boots and plug wires are non tech items. See below for approved flywheels. |
| 9.11 |
Cylinder Head: Original factory casting only. Two valves maximum and must maintain original location, (angles are 90Ί from deck with listed spacing). Carb inlet and exhaust outlet in the head have to be in their stock intended locations. Porting and grinding permitted. No external addition of metal to enhance performance allowed. Spark plug to be 14mm X .75 reach only and original stock location maintained. Minimum combustion chamber volume when mounted on engine @ TDC is 24 cc's using prescribed procedure as noted in rule 8.5. This is to be done after the event and when the engine has cooled down to a reasonable temperature. (Note Briggs W/F head legal but must use a 14mm plug) |
| 9.12 |
Valve Train: Push rods, push rod guide plates, retainers, springs, keepers, rocker adjusters, etc, non tech. Steel valves, springs and push rods only. Retainers may be of aluminum or steel. Intake valve diameter, 1.080" maximum, exhaust valve, .990 maximum. Stock OEM rocker arms only with no alterations to their stock ratio. Rocker arms may be welded or reinforced for strength. No other alterations to original configuration permitted. Flat tappets only, must be stock appearing. Unless otherwise specified no titanium components allowed. |
| 9.13 |
Camshaft: Maximum (actual) lift .275" measured at valve. This is to be done after the event and when the engine has cooled down to a reasonable temperature. Note If the camshaft has a compression release it needs to be taken into account when zeroing the indicator on the exhaust lobe. Cam and crank gear non tech. |
| 9.14 |
Fasteners: Non tech, but must remain in original location. Heli coils, studs, etc allowed. |
| 9.15 |
Gaskets: Non tech. |
| 9.16 |
Lubrication system: Must retain splash type oiling system. |
| 9.17 |
Bearings: All ball and roller bearings shall be of metallic (magnetic steel) construction (excluding retainers) and be of conventional design. This includes inner and outer races as well as the balls and rollers. No other materials allowed. |
| 9.18 |
Coatings: Wear type coatings allowed on valve train, valves, camshaft, wrist pin and crankshaft only. Coatings of any type not allowed on block, head, piston, rod or side cover. |
| 9.19 |
Crankcase breathers are to be routed internally through the valve cover as originally intended in OEM configuration. No additional breathers allowed. |
| 9.20 |
Approved flywheels are the ARC models 6606 and 6608 and the UMMF model FA-100 and the FS-1001. Briggs Animal flywheel (JR Racecar type pt #699305) |
| 9.21 |
New engines are to be submitted by the manufacturer (or its authorized representative) for approval no later than October 1st to be eligible for the following competition year. Approval is not automatic and is up to the discretion of the BNSS. |
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