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All dimensions in millimeters (inches).

Model (Horsepower) CH & CV18 (18) CH & CV20 (20) CH & CV22 (22)
General Kilowatt (kW) Output (@ 3600 RPM - SAE J1349) 13.4 14.9 16.4
Horsepower (@ 3600 RPM - SAE J1349) 18 20 22
Bore 77 (3.03)
Stroke 67 (2.64)
Displacement 624 cm3 (38.1 in.3)
Camshaft End Play (With Shims) 0.076/0.127 (0.003/0.005)
Bore l.D. Max. Wear Limit In Crankcase 20.038 (0.7889)
Camshaft Bearing Surface O.D. - Max. Wear Limit Oil Pan End 19.959 (0.7858)
Connecting
Rod
Connecting Rod to Crankpin
Running Clearance
New 0.030/0.055 (0.0012/0.0022)
Max. Wear Limit 0.07 (0.0025)
Crankshaft End Play (Free) 0.070/0.480 (0.0028/0.0189)
Crankshaft Main Bearing I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 41.016 (1.6148)
Crankshaft to Sleeve Bearing Running
Clearance - New (Early CH models only.)
0.03/0.09 (0.0012/0.0035)
Crankshaft Bore to Crankshaft Running Clearance - New 0.039/0.074 (0.0015/0.0029)
Main Bearing Journals O.D. - New 40.913/40.935 (1.6107/1.6116)
0. D. - Max. Wear Limit 40.84 (1.608)
Max. Taper 0.022 (0.0009)
Max. Out of Round 0.025 (0.0010)
Connecting Rod Journal O.D. - New 35.955/35.973 (1.4156/1.4163)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 35.94 (1.415)
Max. Taper 0.018 (0.0007)
Max. Out of Round 0.025 (0.0010)
Cylinder Bore Cylinder Bore l.D. New 77.000/77.015 (3.0315/3.0325)
Max. Wear Limit 77.063 (3.0340)
Max. Out of Round 0.12 (0.0047)
Max. Taper 0.05 (0.0020)
Cylinder Head Max. Out of Flatness 0.076 (0.003)
Governor Governor Cross Shaft O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 5.962 (0.2347)
Governor Gear Shaft O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 5.977 (0.2353)
Governor Cross Shaft Bore (In Crankcase) I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 6.063 (0.2387)
Model (Horsepower) CH & CV18 (18) CH & CV20 (20) CH & CV22 (22)
Ignition Spark Plug Type (Champion or Equivalent) RCI2YC
Spark Plug Gap 0.76 (0.030)
Ignition Module Air Gap 0.2/0.3 (0.008/0.012)

Pistons,
Piston Rings,
and Piston Pin

Top Compression Ring to Groove side Clearance 0.040/0.080 (0.0016/0.0031)
Middle Compression Ring to Groove Side Clearance 0.040/0.072 (0.0016/0.0028)
Oil Control Ring to Groove Side Clearance 0.060/0.202 (0.0024/0.0080)
Piston Ring End Gap New Bore 0.25/0.45 (0.0098/0.0177)
Used Bore (Max.) 0.77 (0.030)
Piston Thrust Face1 (@D1) to Cylinder Bore O.D. - New 76.967/76.985 (3.0302/3.0309)
O.D. - Max. Wear Limit 76.840 (3.0252)
New - Running Clearance 0.015/0.058 (0.0006/0.0023)
Valves and
Valve Lifters
Intake Valve Guide I.D.- Std. 7.038/7.058 (0.2771/0.2779)
I.D. - Max. Wear Limit 7.134 (0.2809)
Exhaust Valve Guide I.D. - Std. 7.038/7.058 (0.2771/0.2779)
I.D.- Max. Wear Limit 7.159 (0.2819)
Intake Valve Minimum Lift 8.07 (0.3177)
Exhaust Valve Minimum Lift 8.07 (0.3177)
Nominal Valve seat AngIe 45o
Hydraulic Lifter to Crankcase Running Clearance 0.0124/0.0501 (0.0005/0.0020)
Intake Valve Stem to Valve Guide Running Clearance 0.038/0.076 (0.0015/0.0030)
Exhaust Valve stem to Valve Guide Running Clearance 0.050/0.088 (0.0020/0.0035)

1Measure 6 mm above the bottom of piston skirt at right angles to piston pin.

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