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Radial Valve Adjustment Guidelines

to the valves on all the cylinders.

2. Remove the spark plugs from all the cylinders. It is much easier to determine Top Dead 

Center (TDC) without the compression caused by installed spark plugs.

3. Attach a propeller or other turning device (such as a short block of wood with the  

appropriate hole for the crankshaft) to the crankshaft and tighten it so you can easily  
rotate the crankshaft throughout this process.

4. Start with the number 1 cylinder (this should be the upright cylinder above the  

Tomahawk logo).  

a. Rotate the crankshaft counter-clockwise and observe the pushrod movement.  

b. Note when you see the exhaust and then the intake pushrod move up to open  

the valves. This will occur during one rotation of the crankshaft.  

c.  When the piston reaches the top of the cylinder during the next rotation,  

you are at the TDC of the compression/ring stroke.  

d. Position the piston at TDC of the compression/ring stroke. It is helpful to place  

a short piece of wooden dowel.  (Don’t use steel, as you can mar the inner surface  
of the cylinder.)

5. Use a feeler gauge to check the valve lash between the rocker arm and the top  

of the valve.

a. We recommend setting the valve lash as close to 0.1mm as possible. If the valve lash  

is between 0.05 and 0.08mm you do not need to adjust the valve lash.  
The settings for the intake and exhaust valves are the same.

b. If adjustment is needed, adjust the valves by loosening the locking nut and adjusting  

the screw until you can just feel the drag of the 0.05 feeler gauge as you pull  
it between the valve and rocker arm.

c. Tighten the locking nut and recheck the valve clearance. Sometimes when tightening  

the nut the adjustment will change slightly.

6. Because the cam gear of our engines is a shared cam gear with all the cylinders and 

rotates at a 1:6 & 1:8 ratio, there are actually 6 & 8 different positions on the cam gear 
that need to  be checked. Repeat step 6 & 8 above four more times to check each of 
these positions, rotating the crankshaft 6 & 8 full revolutions between each check. If you 
nd that the valve lash is smaller, then readjust that valve. If it is greater, do not readjust 
the valve. A little loose is safer than too tight. (Note : 1:8 for 9-115cc)

7. Now move onto the next cylinder in a counter-clockwise direction and repeat steps  

4 through 5. Do this for all 7 & 9 cylinders.

Congratulations. You have now completed the valve adjustment process. This maintenance 
should not be required again for another 10 hours of running time.

1. Place the engine in a position (on or off your airplane)that allows you easy access

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Страница 3: ...fuels used in model engines are poisonous Always ensure gasoline and fuel are stored in a clearly marked container away from the reach of children Safety Warnings Model engines produce a substantial a...

Страница 4: ...tilize an electric starter to start your engine Always discard any propeller that is nicked scratched cracked or damaged in any way Always run your model engine in a well ventilated area Model engines...

Страница 5: ...d the mounting ring will damage the mounting ring and cause the engine to separate from the airframe WARNING Always attach the engine mounting ring to a at plate surface such as 6 8mm plywood or carbo...

Страница 6: ...nuts with bolts through the rewall 3 Make sure the fuel tank is no farther than 200mm 8 in from the back of the rewall Always use a fuel lter inside the fuel tank W e recommend using large 2 5mm inner...

Страница 7: ...e engine exhaust tube with the baf e The exhaust tube requires direct air cooling to prevent damage to the exhaust valve It is very important to consider adequate cooling inside the airplane cowl Engi...

Страница 8: ...ting the engine on a test stand or on an airframe If you choose to mount the engine on an airframe remove the cowl during break in to ensure adequate cooling Engine Break In Process Fuel Selection Bre...

Страница 9: ...nutes to warmup Use a high quality gear oil to lubricate the outer parts of the valve train at the beginning Starting the Engine accumulate excess fuel or oil either in storage or during the priming p...

Страница 10: ...PM Richening the high speed needle allows the RPM to increase when the airplane is ying 1 Start the engine 2 Move the throttle stick up until the engine is running at approximately 2 000 rpm 3 If you...

Страница 11: ...hesitation the low speed needle is adjusted perfectly If the engine slowly responds to throttle change and gradually reaches peak RPM the low speed needle is too rich Lean out the low speed needle tu...

Страница 12: ...valve lash as close to 0 1mm as possible If the valve lash is between 0 05 and 0 08mm you do not need to adjust the valve lash The settings for the intake and exhaust valves are the same b If adjustme...

Страница 13: ...r Size Tested at Room Temperature Note Engine CC Engine No Test Report Temperature 0 C Temperature 0 C Temperature 0 C Temperature 0 C Temperature 0 C Temperature 0 C 2 3 4 5 6 Thrust Kgs Max RPM Min...

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