Section 04
ENGINE
Sub-Section 02
(TOP END)
04-02-14
Troubleshooting
SQUISH AREA
Rotax rotary valve engines incorporate a combus-
tion chamber which feature a squish area. This
area is basically a “ledge” projecting beyond com-
bustion chamber area. In operation, as the piston
ascends and approaches the ledge, a rapid
squeezing action is applied to the air / fuel mixture
contained in the area immediately between the
piston dome and the ledge. This squishing action
forces the entrapped mixture rapidly into the com-
bustion chamber area, creating a greater mixture
turbulence. Additionally, the small volume and
large surface area of the squish band allow a bet-
ter cooling of the end gases to help prevent deto-
nation.
CAUTION : When reassembling an en-
gine, always measure squish gap to make
sure it is within the specified tolerance.
1. Squish gap
If the squish gap is increased, a loss in power will
occur, while too small a squish gap will lead to
detonation.
Squish Gap Measurement
The squish gap can be measured by inserting a
piece of resin core solder into the combustion
chamber.
– Insert solder in combustion chamber.
– Rotate the engine through Top Dead Center ;
remove the solder and measure the thickness
of the compressed solder.
NOTE :
The solder should be inserted above
and in line with the wrist pin.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine revs 500 to
1000 RPM lower
than its maximum
operational
RPM ; RAVE valve
does not open at
all.
1. Bend valve rod Replace
2. Stuck valve
Clean
3. Wrong spring
tension (too
high)
Replace
4. Clogged pas-
sages
Clean
5. Damaged dia-
phragm
Replace
Engine hesitation.
Peak performance
is delayed until
higher RPM range
is reached. RAVE
valave opens too
early.
1. Broken or
weak spring
Replace
2. Adjustment
screw too far
out
Turn until it bot-
toms
3. Valve stuck
open
Clean
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