Engine installation – O.S. Engines FS-26S-CX User Manual

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INSTALLING THE GLOWPLUG

Install the washer on the
glowplug and insert carefully into
cylinder-head, making sure that
it is not cross-threaded before
tightening firmly.

Glow plug

Washer

ENGINE INSTALLATION

Make sure that the vehicle's engine mounting
surfaces are level and in the same plane. Poor
installation may cause distortion of the crankcase,
bearings, etc., resulting in erratic running and loss
of performance. The recommended screws for
securing the engine are 3mm or 4-40 steel Allen
hexagon socket type. If existing holes in the
engine mount do not align perfectly with engine

NOTE:

Where spacers are supplied joined in pairs
(see sketch), separate them as shown.
Either face may be placed downwards.

mounting lugs, enlarge them slightly with a needle-
file so that screws enter vertically. Avoid forcing the
screws. Secure with locknuts. If the bottom of the
recoil starter housing would otherwise touch the car
chassis, install the engine mount spacers
(supplied) between the engine's mounting lugs and
the engine mount. Use the M3x15 screws provided.
With some vehicles, it may be necessary to make
minor trimming modifications to chassis or body
when fitting the engine.

Chassis

Chamfer inside edges of bearers.

Mount Spacer

Separate

Engine Mount

Engine Mount Spacer

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