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All dimensions in millimeters (inches).

Model (Horsepower) CH5 (5) CH6 (6)
General Kilowatt (kW) Output (@ 3600 RPM - SAE J1349) 3.73 4.47*
Horsepower (@ 3600 RPM - SAE J1349) 5.0 6.0
Bore 67 (2.64)
Stroke 51(2.01)
Displacement 180 cm3 (10.98 in.3)
Camshaft End Play (With Shims) 0.15/0.55 (0.005/0.0217)
Bore I.D. Max. Wear Limit In Crankcase 16.030 (0.6311)
In Closure Plate 25.430 (1.001)
Camshaft Bearing Surface
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit
Crankcase End 15.954 (0.6281)
Closure Plate End 25.350 (0.9980)
Connecting
Rod
Connecting Rod to Crankpin Running Clearance - New 0.030/0.056 (0.0012/0.0022)
Connecting Rod to Crankpin Running Clearance - Max. Wear Limit 0.0635 (0.0025)
Crankshaft End Play (Free) 0.000/0.056 (0.000/0.0022)
Crankshaft Bore to Crankshaft Running Clearance - New (Sleeve Bearing) - 0.02/0.09 (0.0008/0.0036)
Crankshaft Bore to Crankshaft Running Clearance - Max. Wear Limit - 0.115 (0.0046)
Flywheel End Main Bearing Journal O.D. - New - 30.000/30.008 (1.20/1.2003)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit - 29.95 (1.198)
Max. Taper - 0.020 (0.0008)
Max. Out of Round - 0.025 (0.0010)
PTO End Main Bearing Journal O.D. - New - 29.971/29.980 (1.988/1.992)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit - 29.93 (1.1972)
Max. Taper - 0.020 (0.0008)
Max. Out of Round - 0.025 (0.0010)
Connecting Rod Journal O.D. - New 30.947/30.960 (1.2184/1.2189)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 30.934 (1.2179)
Max. Taper 0.025 (0.0010)
Max. Out of Round 0.013 (0.0005)
Cylinder Bore Cylinder Bore I.D. New 67.00/67.03 (2.6378/2.6390)
Max. Wear Limit 67.049 (2.6397)
Max. Out of Round 0.150 (0.0059)
Max. Taper 0.100 (0.0039)
Cylinder Head Max. Out of Flatness 0.076 (0.003)
Governor Governor Cross Shaft O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 6.296 (0.2479)
Governor Governor Gear Shaft O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 9.960 (0.3921)
Governor Cross Shaft Bore (In Crankcase) I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 6.425 (0.2530)
Model (Horsepower) CH5 (5) CH6 (6)
Ignition Spark Plug Type (Champion or Equivalent) RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap 1.02 (0.040)
Ignition Module Air Gap 0.203/0.305 (0.008/0.012)

Pistons,
Piston Rings,
and Piston
Pin

Top Compression Ring to Groove Side Clearance 0.040/0.085 (0.0016/0.033)
Middle Compression Ring to Groove Side Clearance Oil Control Ring to Groove Side Clearance 0.040/0.072 (0.0016/0.0028)
Piston Ring End Gap New Bore 0.25/0.45 (0.010/0.018)
Used Bore (Max.) 0.75 (0.030)
Piston Thrust Face1 (@D1) to Cylinder Bore O.D. - New 66.941/66.959 (2.635/2.636)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 66.816 (2.630)
New - Running Clearance 0.016/0.059 (0.0006/0.0023)
Valves and Valve Lifters Intake valve to Tappet Cold Clearance 0.000/0.0508 (0.000/0.0020)
Exhaust Valve to Tappet Cold Clearance 0.000/0.0508 (0.000/0.0020)
Intake Valve Guide I.D. - Std. 4.990/5.010 (0.1965/0.1972)
I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 5.085 (0.2002)
Exhaust Valve Guide I.D. - Std. 4.990/5.010 (0.1965/0.1972)
I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 5.080 (0.2000)
Intake Valve Minimum Lift 5.4 (0.213)
Exhaust Valve Minimum Lift 5.4 (0.213)
Nominal Valve Seat Angle 45o

* @ 4000 RPM (Gross rating per SAE J1349).
1Measure 6 mm above the bottom of piston skirt at right angles to piston pin.

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