Bullitt B-217 Instruction Manual

Summary of B-217

  • Page 1

    It is of vital importance, before attempting to operate your engine, to read the general 'safety instructions and warnings' section on pages 2-5 of this booklet and to strictly adhere to the advice contained therein. Also, please study the entire contents of this instruction manual, so as to familia...

  • Page 2: Notes

    4 ! This engine is intended for model cars. Do not attempt to use it for any other purpose. Mount the engine in your model securely, following the manufacturers' recommendations, using appropriate screws and locknuts. Install an effective silencer (muffler). Frequent close exposure to a noisy exhaus...

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    6 piston cylinder liner crankshaft engine construction with this engine, the piston will feel tight at the top of its stroke (tdc) when the engine is cold. This is normal. The cylinder bore has a slight taper. The piston and cylinder are designed to achieve a perfect running clearance when they reac...

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    12 basic engine parts outer head crankcase mounting lugs exhaust cover plate carburetor type 21j2(b) crankshaft crankshaft ball bearing (front) 13 carburetor controls the needle-valve(adjusted at the factory): the mixture control valve: four adjustable controls are provided on this carburetor. For a...

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    16 installation of the carburetor as delivered, the engine has its carburetor lightly installed in the intake boss. Secure it as follows. Loosen the retainer screw, rotate the carburetor to its correct position and make sure that it is pressed well down into the intake boss, compressing the rubber g...

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    20 turn the engine with starter box to draw fuel into the engine. Fuel deliver fuel into the carburetor. Fuel tank side now connect glowplug battery lead to heat the plug filament and start the engine. Switch on the transmitter and make sure that each linkage moves correctly. Approx 1mm set the thro...

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    22 the position of the needle-valve when starting the engine. Close the needle-valve approx. 30˚ after running the vehicle for one full tank of fuel. Repeat this procedure several times. Needle 30˚ note: in the event of any major working parts (e.G. Piston/cylinder liner assembly) being replaced or ...

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    26 care and maintenance 1. 2. 3. The minute particles of foreign matter, that are present in any fuel may, by accumulating and partially obstructing fuel flow, cause engine performance to become erratic and unreliable. O.S. 'super-filters' (large and small) are available, as optional extras, to deal...

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    28 trouble shooting symptom cause corrective action engine fails to fire. Fuel tank is empty. Fuel not reaching the engine. Fill the tank with fuel and repeat priming procedure. Glowplug element is burnt out. Glowplug battery discharged replace glowplug. Recharge or replace the battery. Clogged fuel...