Engine Description - Continental Motors A Series Operator's Manual

SECTION VI
ENGINE DESCRIPTION
The original model designation of Continental engines contained a
letter followed by a number which indicated the cylinder bore size
and the power rating; The series letters used herein are:
A - 3-7/8-inch bore
C - 4-1/16-inch bore
The horsepower ratings are 65, 75, 85 and 90. Following the series
letter and power designation, a figure, and in some instances, a
suffix letter or two in the complete model designation denote the
installation of certain parts or equipment designated to adapt the
basic engine to various aircraft. Those dash numbers and suffix
letters are as follows:
- 8: No provision for starter or generator.
-12: Starter, generator and associated parts installed.
-14: Lord engine mount bushings installed.
-16: Provisions for vacuum pump added.
F: Flange type crankshaft installed (replaces tapered shaft).
H: Crankcase and crankshaft adapted to feed oil to
hydraulic controllable pitch propeller.
J:
Ex-Cell-O fuel injection equipment installed (replaces
carburetor ).
NOTE ... Ex-Cell-O fuel injection no longer available.
The significance of the components of the 0-200-A model
designation are as follows:
0- "Opposed" - refers to the cylinder arrangement.
200 - Refers to the displacement in cubic inches.
A - Refers to the specific engine model.
LUBRICATION.
Oil is drawn from the oil sump through a suction tube extending
down into the sump and delivered under pressure to a screen
which filters out any foreign particles. From the screen, the oil
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