SIMONINI Racing MINI 3 - Operating Temperatures and Reed Valves; Temperature Limits; Reed Valve Verification

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shown in diagram 2, and moving the connecting rod vertically. The slack shown by
the comparator is assessed. Measure the diameter of the hole in the connecting-rod
foot. Height limit: 20.00mm
• Reed valve: Verify that between the frame and the reeds there is no space
(diagram 3). Height limit: 0.2mm.
WARNING: The reeds should not and cannot be turned (diagram 4)
TEMPERATURE
The MINI 3has been designed to work under certain operating temperatures: so
please stick strictly as written.
Temperatures that must not be exceeded when cruising or when the engine is at a
fixed rpm for a long time:
• Exhaust gas temperature 580 ° C.
• Temperature under spark plug 170 ° C.
Temperatures that must not be exceeded when taking off or when all the power is
required to the engine:
• Exhaust gas temperature 673 ° C.
• Temperature under spark plug 240 ° C.
WARNING engine will NEVER, at any time and condition, exceed:
• 670 ° C temperature of the exhaust gas.
• 240 ° C temperature under spark plug
It therefore makes it appropriate to adopt an instrument that detects these
temperatures for the protection of the engine, but especially for your and others'
safety.