CONTENTS FINAL ADJUSTMENT, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND 21-23 CARBURETOR CLEANLINESS WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE ENGINE CONSTRUCTION, NOTES WHEN CARE AND MAINTENANCE, APPLYING AN ELECTRIC STARTER 24-25 CHECKING THE ENGINE 18TZ SERIES INSTRUCTIONS...
As owner, you, alone, are responsible for the safe operation of your engine, so act with discretion and care at all times. If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by another person, we would respectfully request that these instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
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NOTES This engine is intended for model cars. Take care that the glowplug clip or Do not attempt to use it for any other battery leads do not come into contact purpose. with rotating parts. Also check that the linkage to the throttle arm is secure. Mount the engine in your model securely, following the manufacturers' For their safety, keep all onlookers...
Near TDC ENGINE CONSTRUCTION With this engine, the piston will feel tight at the top of its stroke Piston (TDC) when the engine is cold. Cylinder Liner This is normal. The cylinder bore has a slight taper. The piston and cylinder are designed to Crankshaft achieve perfect...
18TZ SERIES INSTRUCTIONS Standard accessories MAX- Glow Plug P3 T-type head (Turbo head) This manual handles the following four versions. 1piece 18TZ-T with 11L carburetor MAX- (Hot Type) 18TZ(S)-T with 11L carburetor MAX- Exhaust Seal Ring 1piece 18TZ-TX with 11L carburetor MAX- 18TZ(P)-T with 11K carburetor MAX-...
TOOLS STARTER BOX HEX SCREWDRIVER For starting the engine. Necessary for engine installation. It is not necessary for 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm the recoil starter ver- sion-i.e. 18TZ-TX. 7.2V BATTERIES FOR STARTER BOX SCREWDRIVER Batteries for starter box. Necessary for carburetor adjustments. Select according to the No.1, No.2, etc starter box used.
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CARBURETOR CONTROLS (11K) Four adjustable controls are provided on this carburetor. The Needle-Valve: For adjusting the mixture strength when the Needle Valve throttle is fully open. The Mixture Control Valve: For changing the mixture strength at mid Mixture Control Valve speed and acceleration.
GLOWPLUG Glowplug life Since the compatibility of the glowplug and fuel Particularly in the case of very high performance may have a marked effect on performance and engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable reliability, it may be worthwhile to choose the items.
In case of the 18TZ-TX NOTES CONCERNING THE RECOIL STARTER Avoid forcing the screws. Secure with locknuts. ( 18TZ-TX ONLY) REMINDER! If the bottom of the recoil starter housing would otherwise touch the car chassis, install the en- Do not attempt to disassemble the recoil starter. If you do so, the very strong spring inside will be gine mount spacers (optional extra) between suddenly ejected.
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In case of the 11K carburetor Element glows when energized. Set the throttle-stop screw so that the minimum Pliers throttle opening (idle setting) is approximately 0.3-0.5mm. approx 0.3-0.5mm Replace the plug when the element does not glow or is burnt out. In case of the 11L carburetor Glow Plug Igniter Set the throttle-stop screw so that the minimum...
time is required before the car is raced Run the car on the track until one tank of fuel again. In the event of any major working has been consumed, then close the Needle- parts (e.g. piston/cylinder liner assembly) Valve 30˚ and run the car for another full tank being replaced or the fuel being changed, of fuel.
Carry out adjustments patiently, under actual If the engine runs too fast with the throttle running conditions, until the engine responds closed, the throttle stop screw should be quickly and positively to the throttle control. turned counter-clockwise to allow the throttle opening to be reduced.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE The minute particles of foreign matter, that are 4. Then, inject some after-run oil into the engine, and present in any fuel may, by accumulating and rotate the engine with an electric starter for 4 to 5 partially obstructing fuel flow, cause engine seconds to distribute the oil to all the working performance to become erratic and unreliable.
Symptom TROUBLE SHOOTING Engine fails to fire. Corrective action Cause Fuel tank is empty. Fill the tank with fuel and repeat Fuel not reaching the engine. Priming procedure. Glowplug element is burnt out. Replace glowplug. Glowplug battery discharged Recharge or replace the battery. Clean or replace fuel filter.
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Symptom Unstable idle Corrective action Cause Unsuitable glowplug Use suggested glowplug in the instructions. Do not use extremely high nitro Unsuitable fuel or low oil content fuel. Extremely light flywheel Add suitable load. Silencer is disconnected or has play Install silencer securely. Symptom Not reaching expected peak r.p.m.
O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES RACING ENGINE PARTS O.S. Glow Plug Exhaust Manifold Assembly Tuned Silencer M1001SC Joint tube type M1001 (72106400) (72106420) Left side exhaust, Left side exhaust, (71641600) T-1040 L52 T-1040 R52 Spring connect type Joint tube type (72103056) (72103051) Manifold Spring...
O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES RACING ENGINE PARTS Engine Mount Spacer Exhaust Seal Ring Dust Cap Set (2pcs.) (72404000) (21427200) (5pcs.) (73300305) (3pcs.) (73300812) 16mm (3pcs.) (73301612) Super Joint Tube 15 18mm (3pcs.) (73301812) (72103310) Cap Screw Set Long Socket Wrench (10pcs.) With Plug Grip M2.6x7...
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18TZ-T THREE VIEW DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS ■ 3.0 cc ( 0.183 cu.in. ) Displacement ■ 16.0mm (0 . 629 in. ) Bore ■ 15.0mm ( 0.590 in. ) Stroke ■ Practical R.P.M. 3,000-34,000 r.p.m. ■ Power output 1.8 ps / 1.83 hp / 29,000 r.p.m. 4- 3.3 ■...
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18TZ-TX THREE VIEW DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS ■ 3.0 cc ( 0.183 cu.in. ) Displacement ■ 16.0mm (0 . 629 in. ) Bore ■ 15.0mm ( 0.590 in. ) Stroke ■ 3,000-34,000 r.p.m. Practical R.P.M. ■ Power output 1.8 ps / 1.83 hp / 29,000 r.p.m. ■...
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