OVERHAUL MANUAL

FOR

JABIRU 2200 & 3300 AIRCRAFT ENGINES

DOCUMENT No. JEM0001-3

This Manual has been prepared as a guide to correctly overhaul Jabiru 2200 & 3300 aero engines.

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1.1 TABLE OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES / ISSUE STATUS ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 APPLICABILITY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 READING THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5 DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.6 MANUAL LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.7 ENGINE LIFE......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8 COMPLETE OVERHAUL, TOP END OVERHAUL, WEAR TOLERANCES.................................................................................................... 13
2.9 MANDATORY UPDATES .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.10 MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.11 RECORDING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.12 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.12.1 Engine identification ...................................................................................................................................................................14
2.12.2 Build Configurations ...................................................................................................................................................................14
2.12.3 Part Identification .......................................................................................................................................................................15
2.12.4 Cylinder Numbering Convention .................................................................................................................................................15
2.12.5 Cylinder heads ............................................................................................................................................................................15
2.12.6 Valves, valve guides and seats ....................................................................................................................................................15
2.12.7 Cylinders .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.12.8 Pistons ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.12.9 Connecting rods ..........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.10 Crankshaft ..................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.11 Crankcase ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.12 Camshaft ....................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.13 Valve operating mechanism .......................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.14 Solid lifters ..................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.15 Hydraulic lifters...........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.16 Lubricating system ......................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.17 Cooling system ............................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.18 Induction system .........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.12.19 Ignition system ...........................................................................................................................................................................17
2.12.20 Electrical charging system .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.12.21 Starter motor ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
2.12.22 Sump ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.13 ASSESSING AN ENGINE .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
3 GENERAL OVERHAUL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 MANUAL LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 DIRECTIONAL REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 TOP END OVERHAUL VS FULL OVERHAUL .................................................................................................................................. 18
3.4 SPECIAL CLASSES OF OVERHAUL .............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.4.1 Bulk Strip ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4.2 Propeller strike procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.3 Abrupt Engine Stoppage ..................................................................................................................................................................20
3.5 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.6 OVERHAUL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 21
3.6.1 Tool & Gauge Control ......................................................................................................................................................................21
3.6.2 Tools: ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.3 Equipment: ......................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.6.4 General: ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.5 Recommended Sealants Compounds & Lubricants.......................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 LOCTITE 620 & OTHER RETAINING COMPOUNDS ....................................................................................................................... 24
3.7.1 Special Tools ....................................................................................................................................................................................25

4 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................................................. 34

4.1 PRELIMINARY CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.2 REMOVE THE ENGINE FROM THE AIRCRAFT............................................................................................................................... 34

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4.3 ENGINE STAND .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.4 SPECIAL CHECKS BEFORE DISASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.1 In-Situ Propeller Flange & Crankshaft Run-Out Measurement ........................................................................................................35
4.4.2 Engine Through-Bolt Check.............................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.5 ENGINE BULK STRIP: COMPLETE OVERHAUL .............................................................................................................................. 36
4.5.1 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................36
4.5.2 Cylinder Heads And Valve Gear .......................................................................................................................................................36
4.5.3 Cam Followers, Rocker Oil Lines ......................................................................................................................................................36
4.5.4 Flywheel Cap Screws ........................................................................................................................................................................37
4.5.5 Distributor Drive Housings ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.6 Flywheel........................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.5.7 Timing Case .....................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.5.8 Engine Mount Plate And Sump ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
4.5.9 Starter Motor...................................................................................................................................................................................39
4.5.10 Crankshaft Gear ..........................................................................................................................................................................40
4.5.11 Cylinders .....................................................................................................................................................................................40
4.5.12 Pistons ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.13 Front Seal & Oil Pump Housings .................................................................................................................................................41
4.5.14 Oil Return Manifolds ...................................................................................................................................................................42
4.5.15 Crankcase ...................................................................................................................................................................................42
4.5.16 Oil Pickup Tube And Strainer.......................................................................................................................................................43
4.5.17 Camshaft And Cam Followers .....................................................................................................................................................43
4.5.18 Connecting rods ..........................................................................................................................................................................43
4.5.19 Crankshaft ..................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.5.20 Group The Parts ..........................................................................................................................................................................44
4.6 ENGINE STRIP: TOP END OVERHAUL ........................................................................................................................................ 45
4.6.1 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.6.2 Cylinder Heads And Valve Gear .......................................................................................................................................................45
4.6.3 Cylinders .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.4 Pistons ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
4.6.5 Connecting Rods ..............................................................................................................................................................................45
4.6.6 Group The Parts ...............................................................................................................................................................................45
5 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 46
5.1 MANDATORY REPLACEMENT ITEMS – FULL OVERHAUL ................................................................................................................ 46
5.2 MANDATORY REPLACEMENT ITEMS – TOP END OVERHAUL .......................................................................................................... 47
5.3 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 48
5.4 MANDATORY UPDATES .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.5 MANDATORY DISCARD .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.6 CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.6.1 Materials and Processes ..................................................................................................................................................................49
5.6.2 Degreasing.......................................................................................................................................................................................49
5.6.3 Removal of hard carbon ..................................................................................................................................................................49
5.7 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.7.1 Return to service repair work .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.7.2 High temperature operation............................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.7.3 Bearing surfaces ..............................................................................................................................................................................50
5.7.4 Gears ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.7.5 Corrosion on stressed areas ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
5.7.6 Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)..................................................................................................................................................51
5.7.7 Damaged parts ................................................................................................................................................................................51
5.7.8 Replacement of studs or broken cap screws ....................................................................................................................................51
5.8 SUBASSEMBLY A – CRANKSHAFT, PROPELLER FLANGE AND CONNECTING RODS ................................................................................. 52
5.8.1 Crankshaft and propeller flange ......................................................................................................................................................52
5.8.2 Connecting rods ...............................................................................................................................................................................54
5.9 SUBASSEMBLY B – CRANKCASE, CAMSHAFT AND OIL PUMP ........................................................................................................... 56
5.9.1 Crankcase ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.9.2 Hydraulic Valve Lifters .....................................................................................................................................................................59
5.9.3 Camshaft ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.9.4 Oil pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
5.9.5 Oil Pressure Relief Valve ..................................................................................................................................................................64
5.10 SUBASSEMBLY C – PISTONS, CYLINDERS AND CYLINDER HEADS....................................................................................................... 65
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5.10.1 Pistons and cylinders ..................................................................................................................................................................65
5.10.2 Cylinder heads ............................................................................................................................................................................67
5.10.3 Valves ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.10.4 Valve guides................................................................................................................................................................................69
5.10.5 Valve seats ..................................................................................................................................................................................71
5.10.6 Valve Springs & Pushrods ........................................................................................................................................................... 73
5.10.7 Rockers .......................................................................................................................................................................................74
5.11 SUBASSEMBLY D – SUMP & INDUCTION MANIFOLD .................................................................................................................... 75
5.11.1 Sump ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
5.11.2 Induction Manifold .....................................................................................................................................................................76
5.12 SUBASSEMBLY E – FLYWHEEL, IGNITION COILS, STARTER MOTOR AND ALTERNATOR ........................................................................ 76
5.12.1 Ignition Coils & Alternator .......................................................................................................................................................... 76
5.12.2 Starter Motor ..............................................................................................................................................................................79
5.12.3 Engine Mount Plate ....................................................................................................................................................................80
5.13 SUBASSEMBLY F – GEAR CASE AND DISTRIBUTORS....................................................................................................................... 81
5.13.1 Gear Case & Distributors ............................................................................................................................................................ 81
5.14 SUBASSEMBLY G – FUEL PUMP AND CARBURETTOR.................................................................................................................... 83
5.14.1 Carburettor .................................................................................................................................................................................83
5.14.2 Fuel Pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................86
6 ASSEMBLY – TOP-END OVERHAUL ................................................................................................................................... 87
6.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................ 87
6.2 ENGINE THROUGH-BOLTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 87
6.3 FUEL PUMP ......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
7 ASSEMBLY – FULL OVERHAUL .......................................................................................................................................... 88
7.1 SUBASSEMBLY A – CRANKSHAFT, PROPELLER FLANGE AND CONNECTING RODS ................................................................................. 89
7.1.1 Crankshaft, propeller flange ............................................................................................................................................................ 89
7.1.2 Connecting rods ...............................................................................................................................................................................90
7.1.3 Assemble ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
7.2 SUBASSEMBLY B – CRANKCASE AND CAMSHAFT.......................................................................................................................... 93
7.2.1 Crankcase ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 93
7.2.2 Camshaft ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
7.3 SUBASSEMBLY C – PISTONS, CYLINDERS AND CYLINDER HEADS....................................................................................................... 97
7.3.1 Pistons ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
7.3.2 Cylinders ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 102
7.3.3 Through-Bolt Nuts .........................................................................................................................................................................102
7.3.4 Cylinder heads ...............................................................................................................................................................................104
7.4 SUBASSEMBLY D – SUMP ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.5 SUBASSEMBLY E – FLYWHEEL, IGNITION COILS, STARTER MOTOR AND ALTERNATOR ...................................................................... 108
7.5.1 Ignition Coils ..................................................................................................................................................................................108
7.5.2 Alternator ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
7.5.3 Flywheel......................................................................................................................................................................................... 108
7.5.4 Starter Motor.................................................................................................................................................................................109
7.6 SUBASSEMBLY F – GEAR CASE AND DISTRIBUTORS..................................................................................................................... 110
7.6.1 Engine Mount Plate & Tacho Pickup ..............................................................................................................................................110
7.6.2 Distributor Case & Distributor Mounts ..........................................................................................................................................111
7.7 SUBASSEMBLY G – FUEL PUMP AND CARBURETTOR.................................................................................................................. 113
7.7.1 Carburettor ....................................................................................................................................................................................113
7.7.2 Fuel Pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 114
7.8 SUBASSEMBLY H – FINAL ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................................... 115
7.8.1 Crankcase Joining ..........................................................................................................................................................................115
7.8.2 Option – Fitting Oil Pump .............................................................................................................................................................. 120
7.8.3 Setting Cam Timing .......................................................................................................................................................................120
7.8.4 Sump .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 123
7.8.5 Engine Mount Plate .......................................................................................................................................................................124
7.8.6 Distributor drives ...........................................................................................................................................................................126
7.8.7 Flywheel and Alternator Rotor ...................................................................................................................................................... 128
7.8.8 Ignition Posts & Alternator Stator .................................................................................................................................................130
7.8.9 Distributor Caps .............................................................................................................................................................................131
7.8.10 Cylinder Heads ..........................................................................................................................................................................132
7.8.11 Induction Plenum & Tubes ........................................................................................................................................................ 135
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7.8.12 Exhaust Pipes ............................................................................................................................................................................137
7.8.13 Carburettor ...............................................................................................................................................................................137
7.8.14 High-Tension Leads & Spark Plugs ............................................................................................................................................137
7.8.15 Front Crankshaft Seal Housing..................................................................................................................................................138
7.8.16 Propeller Flange ........................................................................................................................................................................139
7.8.17 Oil pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................141
7.8.18 Oil Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................................................................... 142

8 POST-ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................................ 143

8.1 OILS................................................................................................................................................................................. 143
8.2 BEFORE FIRST START ........................................................................................................................................................... 143
8.3 TEST PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................................................. 144
8.4 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................................ 146
9 APPENDIX A - BUILD SHEETS & TEST CARDS ................................................................................................................... 148
9.1 SAMPLE COMPLETED BUILD SHEET ........................................................................................................................................ 148
9.2 2200 TOP END OVERHAUL BOOKLET ..................................................................................................................................... 149
9.2.1 Job Traveller ..................................................................................................................................................................................149
9.2.2 Engine Details ................................................................................................................................................................................150
9.2.3 Top End Subassembly A Build Sheet – Conrods.............................................................................................................................. 150
9.2.4 Top End Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads ...............................................................................150
9.2.5 Top End Subassembly E Build Sheet – Starter Motor .....................................................................................................................151
9.2.6 Top End Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case ........................................................................................................................... 151
9.2.7 Top End Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor ..................................................................................................................152
9.2.8 Top End Subassembly H – Final Assembly .....................................................................................................................................152
9.2.9 Top End Jabiru 2200 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J .........................................................................................................153
9.2.10 Top End Jabiru 2200 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet ............................................................................................ 154
9.2.11 Top End Summary of Parts Used ...............................................................................................................................................155
9.2.12 Top End Ground Run-In Procedure ............................................................................................................................................156
9.3 2200 OVERHAUL BOOKLET .................................................................................................................................................. 157
9.3.1 Job Traveller ..................................................................................................................................................................................157
9.3.2 Engine Details ................................................................................................................................................................................158
9.3.3 Subassembly A Build Sheet – Crankshaft, Propeller Mount Flange and Conrods ..........................................................................158
9.3.4 Subassembly B Build Sheet – Crankcase and Camshaft Assembly .................................................................................................159
9.3.5 Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads ............................................................................................. 160
9.3.6 Subassembly D Build Sheet – Sump ...............................................................................................................................................160
9.3.7 Subassembly E Build Sheet – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator ....................................................................161
9.3.8 Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case.........................................................................................................................................161
9.3.9 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor ............................................................................................................................... 162
9.3.10 Subassembly H – Final Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................163
9.3.11 Jabiru 2200 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J ..................................................................................................................164
9.3.12 Jabiru 2200 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet ..........................................................................................................165
9.3.13 Summary of Parts Used ............................................................................................................................................................ 166
9.3.14 Ground Run-In Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................... 167
9.4 3300 TOP END OVERHAUL BOOKLET ..................................................................................................................................... 168
9.4.1 Job Traveller ..................................................................................................................................................................................168
9.4.2 Engine Details ................................................................................................................................................................................169
9.4.3 Top End Subassembly A Build Sheet – Conrods.............................................................................................................................. 169
9.4.4 Top End Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads ...............................................................................169
9.4.5 Top End Subassembly E Build Sheet – Starter Motor .....................................................................................................................170
9.4.6 Top End Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case ........................................................................................................................... 170
9.4.7 Top End Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor ..................................................................................................................171
9.4.8 Top End Subassembly H – Final Assembly .....................................................................................................................................171
9.4.9 Top End Jabiru 3300 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J .........................................................................................................172
9.4.10 Jabiru 3300 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet..........................................................................................................173
9.4.11 Summary of Parts Used ............................................................................................................................................................ 174
9.4.12 Ground Run-In Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................... 175
9.5 3300 OVERHAUL BOOKLET .................................................................................................................................................. 176
9.5.1 Job Traveller ..................................................................................................................................................................................176
9.5.2 Engine Details ................................................................................................................................................................................177
9.5.3 Subassembly A Build Sheet – Crankshaft, Propeller Mount Flange and Conrods ..........................................................................177
9.5.4 Subassembly B Build Sheet – Crankcase and Camshaft Assembly .................................................................................................178

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9.5.5 Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads ............................................................................................. 179
9.5.6 Subassembly D Build Sheet – Sump ...............................................................................................................................................180
9.5.7 Subassembly E Build Sheet – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator ....................................................................180
9.5.8 Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case.........................................................................................................................................181
9.5.9 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor ............................................................................................................................... 181
9.5.10 Subassembly H – Final Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................182
9.5.11 Jabiru 3300 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J ..................................................................................................................183
9.5.12 Jabiru 3300 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet ..........................................................................................................184
9.5.13 Summary of Parts Used ............................................................................................................................................................ 185
9.5.14 Ground Run-In Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................... 186

10 APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS & LIMITS. ....................................................................................................................... 187

10.1 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER DECODE.......................................................................................................................................... 187
10.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: ALL ENGINES................................................................................................................... 187
10.3 TABLE OF LIMITS ................................................................................................................................................................ 188
10.4 NEW BUILD TOLERANCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 189
10.5 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CLEARANCES (WEAR LIMITS) ............................................................................................................... 189
11 APPENDIX C - WEAR FACTORS ........................................................................................................................................ 191
11.1 WEAR FACTORS ................................................................................................................................................................. 191
12 APPENDIX D - MANDATORY REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................ 192
12.1 CRANKCASE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 192
12.1.1 Maximum Surfacing / Decking Limit .........................................................................................................................................192
12.1.2 Fretting General Information ....................................................................................................................................................192
12.1.3 Fretted Crankcase Repair .......................................................................................................................................................... 192
12.2 CRANKSHAFT ..................................................................................................................................................................... 193
12.2.1 Maximum Time In Service ......................................................................................................................................................... 193
12.2.2 Dowel Pins ................................................................................................................................................................................194
12.3 CAMSHAFT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 198
12.4 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................................... 198
13 APPENDIX E – HISTORY OF UPDATES .............................................................................................................................. 200
14 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS SECTION ........................................................................................................................ 203

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1.1 Table of Figures

Figure 1 – 2200 Engine ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 2 – 3300 Engine ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3 – Cylinder Numbering Convention .................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 4 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #1 ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 5 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #2 ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 6 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #4 ......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 7 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #4 ......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 8 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #3 ......................................................................................................... 24
Figure 9 – Valve Compressor / Lifter Bleed Tools .......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 10 – Dimensional Details For Lifter Tool.............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 11 – Valve Leakage Vacuum Tester.................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 12 – Valve Spring Compressor / Collet Remover ................................................................................................ 26
Figure 13 – Solid Valve Lifter – Rocker Adjustment Tool ............................................................................................... 26
Figure 14 – Valve Guide Size Gauges ............................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 15 – Leak Down Tester ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 16 – Hand Press & Inserts ................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 17 – Piston & Ring Installer ................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 18 – Cylinder Hone Helper .................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 19 – Piston Circlip Remover and Installer ............................................................................................................ 27
Figure 20 – Standard Piston Circlip (25mm Internal) ...................................................................................................... 28
Figure 21 – Optical Tachometer...................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 22 – Crankshaft / Flywheel Drilling Jig (for Dowels) ............................................................................................ 28
Figure 23 – Degree Wheel .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 24 – Supplementary Oil Pressure Gauge ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 25 – Crankshaft Run-Out Test Bed ..................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 26 – “Finger Bar” .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 27 – Cam Timing Tool (Hydraulic Lifter) .............................................................................................................. 29
Figure 28 – Carburettor Needle Seat Remover and Installer ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 29 – “Crowsfoot” Adaptor ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 30 – Crankcase Dry Fit Through-Bolts and Nuts ................................................................................................. 30
Figure 31 – TDC Locator ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 32 – Crankcase Stud Remover ............................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 33 – Crankcase Dowel Remover ......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 34 – Crankshaft Welch Plug Installer / Remover ................................................................................................. 31
Figure 35 – Die-Grinder Flapper Wheel For Little End ................................................................................................... 31
Figure 36 – Universal Joint tool FU14B .......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 37 – Torque Wrench & Crowsfoot Adaptor Setting 1 .......................................................................................... 32
Figure 38 – Torque Wrench & Crowsfoot Adaptor Setting 2 .......................................................................................... 32
Figure 39 – Using A Crowsfoot Adaptor ......................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 40 – Engine Stand ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 41 – Measuring Propeller Flange & Crank Run-Out ............................................................................................ 35
Figure 42 – Cylinder Head Disassembly ......................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 43 – Removing Flywheel Cap Screws & Distributor Drive Housings................................................................... 37
Figure 44 – Removing Flywheel...................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 45 – Remove Timing Gearbox Case ................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 46 – Hidden Sump Screws .................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 47 – Starter Motor Disassembly .......................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 48 – Removing Crankshaft Timing Gear & Dowels ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 49 – Remove Cylinders........................................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 50 – Remove Pistons ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 51 – Front Seal & Oil Pump Removal .................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 52 – Oil Return Manifolds .................................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 53 – Split Crankcase ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Figure 54 – Remove Oil Strainer..................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 55 – Remove Con-Rods ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 56 – Welch Plug & Propeller Flange Removal From Crankshaft ........................................................................ 44
Figure 57 – Stud & Broken Cap Screw Removal ............................................................................................................ 51
Figure 58 – Crankshaft End Detail (Dowel Holes) .......................................................................................................... 52
Figure 59 – Starfish Flywheel.......................................................................................................................................... 53

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Figure 60 – Crankshaft Measurement ............................................................................................................................ 53
Figure 61 – Radius Crank Centre Holes ......................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 62 – Steel Con-Rod ............................................................................................................................................. 54
Figure 63 – Rear Cam Journal Oil Feed ......................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 64 – Fuel Pump Oil Drain..................................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 65 – Crankcase Fretting....................................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 66 – Measuring Crankcase Bearing Tunnel ........................................................................................................ 57
Figure 67 – Removing Studs and Dowels from Crankcase ............................................................................................ 58
Figure 68 – Main Bearings .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Figure 69 – Hydraulic Lifter (At Top) and Solid Lifter (Lower) ........................................................................................ 60
Figure 70 – Hydraulic Lifter Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 71 – 2-Ring Camshaft .......................................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 72 – Port Plate Evolution ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 73 – Modified Port Details .................................................................................................................................... 62
Figure 74 – Oil Pump Details .......................................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 75 – Inspecting Oil Pump ..................................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 76 – Oil Pressure Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................. 64
Figure 77 – Measuring Cylinder Length .......................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 78 – Measuring Cylinders & Pistons .................................................................................................................... 66
Figure 79 – Cylinder hone Pattern .................................................................................................................................. 67
Figure 80 – Cracking Between Valves, Recessed Cylinder Spigot ................................................................................ 67
Figure 81 – Valve Measuring .......................................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 82 – Valve Damage ............................................................................................................................................. 68
Figure 83 – Valve Guides ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Figure 84 – Measure Guide Wear (Telescopic Gauge Left & Middle, Go-No-Go Gauge Right) .................................... 70
Figure 85 – Valve Seat Geometry ................................................................................................................................... 71
Figure 86 – Recessed Valve Seat, Valve Being Cut ...................................................................................................... 71
Figure 87 – Vacuum Test Rig ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Figure 88 – Valve Springs, Pushrods ............................................................................................................................. 73
Figure 89 – Pushrod Tube End ....................................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 90 – Fitting Rocker Bush...................................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 91 – Solid VS Hollow Valve Rockers ................................................................................................................... 75
Figure 92 – 2200 Engine Sumps .................................................................................................................................... 75
Figure 93 – Magnet Tests ............................................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 94 – Ignition Coil Tests ........................................................................................................................................ 78
Figure 95 – Different Ignition Coil Models (Honda on Left, Jabiru on Right). ................................................................. 78
Figure 96 – Starter Motor Old & New .............................................................................................................................. 79
Figure 97 – Typical Disassembled Starter Motor ............................................................................................................ 79
Figure 98 – Starter Motor Overhauling ........................................................................................................................... 80
Figure 99 – Checking Engine Mount Plate Trueness ..................................................................................................... 80
Figure 100 – Distributor Gears & Case ........................................................................................................................... 81
Figure 101 – Adjusting High Tension Lead Caps ........................................................................................................... 82
Figure 102 – Carburettor Updates .................................................................................................................................. 84
Figure 103 – Disassembling Carburettor #1 ................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 104 – Disassembling Carburettor #2 ................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 105 – Carburettor Jets & Diaphragm ................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 106 – Fuel Pumps (Type 1 on Left, Type 2 on Right) .......................................................................................... 86
Figure 107 – Crankshaft Painting, Degree Wheel .......................................................................................................... 89
Figure 108 – Blueing Bearings, Assembling Rods.......................................................................................................... 90
Figure 109 – Measuring Connecting Rods ..................................................................................................................... 90
Figure 110 – Polishing Little End .................................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 111 – Fit Connecting Rods .................................................................................................................................. 91
Figure 112 – Crankcase Assembly Preparation ............................................................................................................. 93
Figure 113 – Crankcase Dowels ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Figure 114 – Crankcase Clamping Preparation .............................................................................................................. 94
Figure 115 – Fitting Thrust Bearings ............................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 116 – Fitting Oil Pickup Tube ............................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 117 – Checking Crankshaft End Float, Installing Solid Lifters ............................................................................. 95
Figure 118 – Cam Timing Gear Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 96
Figure 119 – Assembling Cam & Fitting to Crankcase ................................................................................................... 96
Figure 120 – Thrust Direction Markings For Pistons ...................................................................................................... 97
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Figure 121 – Fitting Circlip to Piston ............................................................................................................................... 98
Figure 122 – Fitting Wire-Type Piston Circlips ................................................................................................................ 98
Figure 123 – The Two Sides of Circlips .......................................................................................................................... 99
Figure 124 – Clip Installation Detail ................................................................................................................................ 99
Figure 125 – Over-Compressed and New Clips ........................................................................................................... 100
Figure 126 – Checking Piston Ring Gap ....................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 127 – Piston / Ring / Cylinder Assembly............................................................................................................ 102
Figure 128 – Through Bolt Nut Chamfer ....................................................................................................................... 103
Figure 129 – 12-Point Nuts, 7/16” Hardware (on right) ................................................................................................. 103
Figure 130 – Barrel / Nut Interference .......................................................................................................................... 103
Figure 131 – Cylinder Head Comparison (2200 head on left, 3300 on right). .............................................................. 104
Figure 132 – Valves Assembly, Cylinder Head / Cylinder Lapping .............................................................................. 105
Figure 133 – Fitting Valves to Head, Fitting Bushes to Rockers .................................................................................. 105
Figure 134 – Cylinder Head Welch Plug & Lube Tube Installation. .............................................................................. 106
Figure 135 – Ignition Coil Insulating Washer, Alternator Stator Thickness .................................................................. 108
Figure 136 – Flywheel Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 109
Figure 137 – Installation of Oil Feed Tubes & Tacho Pickup Post ............................................................................... 110
Figure 138 – Hall affect Tacho Sender ......................................................................................................................... 110
Figure 139 – Installation of Seals & Assembly.............................................................................................................. 111
Figure 140 – New Distributor Shaft Bush Fitted – nopic x 1 ......................................................................................... 111
Figure 141 – Assembling Distributor Gear to shaft ....................................................................................................... 112
Figure 142 – Carburettor Schematic ............................................................................................................................. 113
Figure 143 – Fitting New Float Needle Seat ................................................................................................................. 113
Figure 144 – Applying Sealant to Case, Fitting to Crank .............................................................................................. 116
Figure 145 – Fitting The Second Case Half .................................................................................................................. 116
Figure 146 – Tightening The Front Crankcase Studs ................................................................................................... 117
Figure 147 – Applying Sealant to Cylinder & Fitting Gudgeon Pin ............................................................................... 117
Figure 148 – Fitting Up Cylinder, Inserting Through-Bolts ............................................................................................ 118
Figure 149 – Tightening Through Bolts With Lock Nuts ............................................................................................... 118
Figure 150 – Tightening, Locking & Marking Through Bolts ......................................................................................... 118
Figure 151 – Universal Joint tool FU14B ...................................................................................................................... 119
Figure 152 – Measuring Top Dead Centre ................................................................................................................... 120
Figure 153 – Setting Cam Timing ................................................................................................................................. 121
Figure 154 – Checking Cam Timing #1 ........................................................................................................................ 122
Figure 155 – Checking Cam Timing #2 ........................................................................................................................ 122
Figure 156 – Fitting Sump ............................................................................................................................................. 123
Figure 157 – Oil Filler Tube Installation ........................................................................................................................ 123
Figure 158 – Sealing Engine Mount Plate .................................................................................................................... 124
Figure 159 – Fitting Engine Mount Plate ....................................................................................................................... 124
Figure 160 – Engine Mount Plate Screw Locations ...................................................................................................... 125
Figure 161 – Fitting Distributor Case & Setting Timing ................................................................................................. 126
Figure 162 – Setting Distributors, Checking Rotor Position .......................................................................................... 126
Figure 163 – Checking Rotors, Tightening Distributor Case ........................................................................................ 127
Figure 164 – Gearbox Installation ................................................................................................................................. 127
Figure 165 – Applying Loctite, Fitting Dowels. .............................................................................................................. 128
Figure 166 – Flywheel & Crank Timing Marks .............................................................................................................. 129
Figure 167 – Fitting & Tightening Flywheel Cap Screws .............................................................................................. 129
Figure 168 – Ignition Post & Alternator Stator Installation ............................................................................................ 130
Figure 169 – Distributor Cap Installation ....................................................................................................................... 131
Figure 170 – Fitting Hydraulic Lifter To Crankcase....................................................................................................... 133
Figure 171 – Applying Thread Lubricant & Tightening Lower Head Screw .................................................................. 133
Figure 172 – Fitting Rockers #1 .................................................................................................................................... 133
Figure 173 – Fitting Rockers #2 .................................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 174 – Fitting Rockers #3 .................................................................................................................................... 134
Figure 175 – Crankcase Oil Port Blanking Plug ............................................................................................................ 134
Figure 176 – Valve Clearance Adjustment (Solid Lifter) ............................................................................................... 135
Figure 177 – Induction Manifold Installation ................................................................................................................. 135
Figure 178 – Fitting Induction Pipes to Plenum Chamber ............................................................................................ 136
Figure 179 – Fitting Carburettor .................................................................................................................................... 136
Figure 180 – Exhaust Installation .................................................................................................................................. 137
Figure 181 – Firing Order of Distributor Caps ............................................................................................................... 137
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Figure 182 – HT Leads Fitted To Engine ...................................................................................................................... 138
Figure 183 – Fitting Seal To Housing ........................................................................................................................... 138
Figure 184 – Front Seal Housing Ready To Fit ............................................................................................................ 139
Figure 185 – Preparing To Fit Propeller Flange ............................................................................................................ 139
Figure 186 – Tightening Screws With Torque Wrench ................................................................................................. 140
Figure 187 – Fitting Oil Pump & Port Plate ................................................................................................................... 141
Figure 188 – Engine Turning Tool, Installed Oil Pump ................................................................................................. 141
Figure 189 – Lapping Oil Pressure Relief Valve ........................................................................................................... 142
Figure 190 – Oil Pressure Relief Valve Assembly ........................................................................................................ 142
Figure 191 – Engine Ground Running Rig .................................................................................................................... 144
Figure 192 – Crankcase Fretting................................................................................................................................... 192
Figure 193 – Stripping Crankcases ............................................................................................................................... 193
Figure 194 – De-Burring Crankcase After Surfacing & Line Boring.............................................................................. 193
Figure 195 – Drilling Fixture – Crankshaft Side on Left, Flywheel Side On Right ....................................................... 194
Figure 196 – 15/64” Drill (Left), 6mm Ream (Centre), UNF Cap Screws (Right) ......................................................... 194
Figure 197 – Guide positioned on crankshaft. .............................................................................................................. 195
Figure 198 – Drilling & Reaming Crankshaft – ILLUSTRATION ONLY. ....................................................................... 195
Figure 199 – Aligning Guide & Fitting To Flywheel. ...................................................................................................... 196
Figure 200 – Drilling & Reaming Flywheel – ILLUSTRATION ONLY. .......................................................................... 196
Figure 201 – Flywheel to crankshaft assembly drawing ............................................................................................... 197

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2 General Information
WARNING:
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd has devoted significant resources and testing to develop the Jabiru aircraft
engines. These engines are intended to be installed in accordance with the details given in the
appropriate Jabiru Engine Installation Manual. Any other uses or applications may be extremely
hazardous, leading to property damage, or injury or death of persons on or in the vicinity of the
vehicle. Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd does not support the use of this engine in any applications which do
not meet the requirements of the appropriate Jabiru Engine Installation Manual. Any non-compliant
installation may render the aircraft un-airworthy and will void any warranty issued by Jabiru.

The Jabiru Aircraft Engines are designed to be operated and maintained only in strict accordance
with the appropriate Instruction and Maintenance Manual. Any variation of any kind, including
alteration to any component at all, whether replacement, relocation, modification or otherwise
which is not strictly in accordance with these manuals may lead to dramatic changes in the
performance of the engine and may cause unexpected engine stoppage, engine damage or harm to
other parts of the aircraft to which it may be fitted and may lead to injury or death. Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd does not support any modifications to an engine, its parts, or components. Any such
actions may render the aircraft un-airworthy and will void any warranty issued by Jabiru.

Maintenance and modification cannot be supervised by the manufacturer. Maintenance requires

extreme cleanliness, exact parts, precise workmanship and proper consumables. It is your
responsibility to ensure absolute attention to detail no matter who may become involved in work on
this engine. Your safety, your life and your passenger’s lives rely on precise and accurate following
of instructions in this manual.

In exchange for the engine manual provided by Jabiru Aircraft Pty. Ltd. (“Jabiru”) I hereby agree to
waive, release, and hold Jabiru harmless from any injury, loss, damage, or mishap that I, my
spouse, heirs, or next of kin may suffer as a result of my use of any Jabiru product, except to the
extent due to gross negligence or willful misconduct by Jabiru. I understand that proper skills and
training are essential to minimize the unavoidable risks of property damage, serious bodily injury
and death that arise from the use of Jabiru products.

2.1 List of Effective Pages / Issue Status

 This manual is revised as a whole. All pages retain the revision status of the overall document.
 Altered text is shown in red.
Issue Notes:
1 Initial Issue
2 Added notes re crankcase dowel fit, general update
3 2: Reading this manual section added. 3.6: Tool & gauge notes expanded. 4: Inspect before cleaning,
7/16” bolt details, oil return manifolds. 5.7: engine cooling notes added. 5.8: notes re flywheel screws.
5.9: oil return manifold notes. 5.10: barrel length notes, valve vacuum unit correction, pushrod length
notes, hollow pushrod & rocker details. 5.14.2: new notes re fuel pump. 7.3: circlip notes, alternator
installation notes.

2.2 Introduction
 This Engine Overhaul Manual has been written to cover the 4-cylinder 2200 and 6-cylinder 3300 Jabiru
engines. Many engine components are common to both engines, for example the cylinders, pistons,
connecting rods etc, as well as many accessories and consequentially the procedures in this Manual
apply equally to both engines.
 Before attempting an overhaul the technician must be fully conversant with the appropriate Engine
Instruction & Maintenance Manual and any relevant Service Bulletins, Service Letters or other
manufacturer’s data. Current information is available from the Jabiru Aircraft (Australia) web site –
www.jabiru.net.au .
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 Overhauls must only be carried out by an approved person. Depending on the country and the
category of the aircraft this may be a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, an RA-Aus Level 2 or
equivalent. The responsibility for determining what qualifications are necessary to carry out an overhaul
belongs to the person carrying out the work.

2.3 Applicability
 This manual is applicable to all 2200 and 3300 engine models and variants.
2.4 Reading This Manual
 If you are reading this manual on a computer and want to be able to quickly zoom in and out: Hold
down the Ctrl key while rotating the wheel button on your mouse. In most programs this will instantly
zoom in or out.
 To do the same thing on a modern laptop either plug in a wheel mouse as detailed above or use the
built-in track-pad. Put two fingers on the pad close together then move then apart diagonally. To
reverse, put two fingers on the pad at opposite diagonal points on the pad and bring them together
diagonally. This works on most modern PC-laptops.
 This document has been created with hyperlinks between referenced items. So, when reading the
manual on a computer you can click on the page number of an item on the table of contents and the
computer will skip to that page. Also, if a paragraph says “refer to Section 5.8” – then you can click on
the “5.8” and automatically skip to that page. Similarly, if Figures or Tables are referenced.
 To open a search window press “Ctrl-f”. Depending on the program, this will normally open a small
search window where you can enter keywords. For example, searching for the word “life” will allow you
to quickly find all reference to lifed maintenance items.
2.5 Degree Of Difficulty
 In this manual we have used a “spanner scale” to help overhaulers approach a job. Anyone
considering undertaking a task in this manual must realistically assess themselves against this scale
and not attempt any task for which they lack knowledge or the required tools.
The Spanner Scale Translation
Simple, basic, straightforward. A careful layman, with guidance, can
achieve this.
Straightforward, but with some technical bits. Basic knowledge, care
and guidance needed.
Straightforward, but requires special tools, training and/or judgement.
Sound basic knowledge guidance and a careful approach are required.
A technical job. Take your time, double-check everything. Only for the
experienced overhauler.
A difficult job. Requires special tools, solid skills, good judgement.
Only for experts.
2.6 Manual layout
 This Manual suggests that an engine overhaul will be conducted in three stages: Disassembly,
Inspection and assessment, and Assembly. The intention is that an engine will initially be stripped and
the mandatory replacement parts will be discarded. The remaining parts will be inspected and assessed
for return to service and a single parts order will then be placed.
 Final assembly can take place once all the required parts are present.
2.7 Engine life
 Engine life is expressed here in cycles, with 1 cycle being nominally in the vicinity of 1,000 hours, the
actual number of hours achieved being heavily dependant on the use of correct operating and
maintenance procedures and, to a lesser degree, operating conditions.

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 The expected life (expressed as time between complete overhauls) of a correctly operated and
maintained Jabiru engine is 2 cycles, with a top end overhaul taking place at 1 cycle.
 Various components of the engine have a service life which is determined “on condition” – that is the
overhauler must examine the part and make a judgement as to the part’s suitability for re-use. Other
parts are evaluated both on condition and by a fixed maximum life – for example the crankshaft which, if
it remains within the serviceable limits, can be used for a maximum of 4 cycles before being discarded.
2.8 Complete overhaul, top end overhaul, wear tolerances
 While the overall thrust of this Manual is complete overhaul, distinction must be made between a
complete overhaul and top end overhaul: the objective of a complete overhaul is to return the engine to
a condition where it can be reasonably expected to achieve 2 cycles, while the objective of a top end
overhaul is to return the top end of the engine (i.e. big ends, cylinders, pistons and cylinder heads) to a
condition where it can be reasonably expected to achieve 1 cycle to take the engine to the next
complete overhaul.
 Consequentially the allowable wear tolerances for a top end overhaul, which is intended to achieve 1
cycle, will be different to the allowable wear tolerances for a complete overhaul, which is intended to
achieve 2 cycles.
2.9 Mandatory updates
 Jabiru has been producing engines for many years, and over that time we have made some
improvements to our engine designs in light of operating experience. As a result we have compiled a list
of mandatory updates that must be made to older engines during overhaul.
 During the Inspection and assessment stage these modifications will be addressed for each
Subassembly.
 The requirements of these modifications must be taken into account when ordering parts.
 Section 11 refers.
2.10 Mandatory replacement of parts
 During overhaul (either complete or top end) some parts must be replaced regardless of condition: for
example all bolts, all seals, O-rings, etc. Detailed listings will be found in the Inspection and assessment
stage.
2.11 Recording
 Careful records of all overhauling work must be completed. It is strongly recommended that the
overhauler print out the build sheets given as a part of this manual and use them to record all the details
of the job.
 The overhaul booklets included in Section 9 are to be used for a top end overhaul – using only those
pages relevant to the parts of the engine being renewed.

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2.12 General Description

 The engines covered in this manual are all direct drive four and six cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-
cooled models.

Figure 1 – 2200 Engine

Figure 2 – 3300 Engine

2.12.1 Engine identification

 Engine serial numbers are located on the engine number plate that is affixed to the right rear top of the
crankcase. An explanation of the cross-reference of engine numbers may be found in Section 10.1.
2.12.2 Build Configurations
 At many places in this manual a serial number range will be referenced with respect to an aspect of the
engine build – i.e. S/No. 200 – 250 use a triple-flexed widget while engines outside that range have
double-flexed widgets.
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 In all cases this information refers to the configuration of the engine when it was originally built.
 In many cases this information will be changed – such as if the engine is upgraded to a newer
configuration at overhaul. The overhauler must be aware of the potential for these changes and confirm
the engine configuration before beginning re-assembly.
2.12.3 Part Identification
 Several components of the engines have been revised since the engines entered production. In some
cases important differences between parts cannot be distinguished easily by inspection. In these cases
identification markings have been applied to the parts. Where applicable, these markings will be shown
and explained in the body of the manual below.
2.12.4 Cylinder Numbering Convention

Figure 3 – Cylinder Numbering Convention

2.12.5 Cylinder heads

 The cylinder heads are machined from solid aluminium billet and are fitted to the cylinders by means of
6 retaining cap screws per head.
2.12.6 Valves, valve guides and seats
 Stainless steel valves run in press fitted aluminium/bronze valve guides and seat against nickel steel
valve seats that have been shrunk fit into the cylinder heads.
2.12.7 Cylinders
 Cylinders are machined in one piece from solid bar 4140 chrome molybdenum alloy steel, with the
pistons running directly in the steel bores.
2.12.8 Pistons
 The pistons are machined from aluminium castings and have 3 rings, the top 2 rings being cast iron to
compliment the chrome molybdenum cylinder bores. The gudgeon pin (wrist pin) is of the full floating
type and is retained by a circlip at each end.

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2.12.9 Connecting rods
 The connecting rods are machined from solid bar 4140 chrome molybdenum alloy steel.
They have replaceable bearing inserts in the crankshaft ends (big ends) and the piston ends (small
ends) are machined to fit the gudgeon pin. The big end bearing end caps are fixed to the connecting
rod by two Allen head cap screws through the rod into the end cap.
2.12.10 Crankshaft
 The crankshaft is machined from solid bar 4140 chrome molybdenum alloy steel and is stress relieved
using a heat treatment process. The journals are precision ground prior to being inspected by the MPI
(Magnetic Particle Inspection) method.
2.12.11 Crankcase
 The crankcase is machined from solid aluminium billet and consists of two halves divided along the
vertical centreline and fastened together by the studs and nuts that retain the cylinders. The mating
surfaces of the crankcase halves are joined without the use of a gasket, and the main bearing bores are
machined for the use of automotive slipper type bearings. Thrust bearings are located fore and aft of
the front double main bearing. The crankcase forms the bearings for the camshaft.
2.12.12 Camshaft
 The camshaft is machined from solid bar 4140 chrome molybdenum alloy steel and is hardened using a
nitriding process.
2.12.13 Valve operating mechanism
 The camshaft is gear driven from the crankshaft. The camshaft operates cam followers that operate the
valves though pushrods and valve rocker arms. The valve rocker arms are made from steel, induction
hardened and mounted in the cylinder heads on steel shafts through low friction bronze/steel bushes.
2.12.14 Solid lifters
 2200 and 3300 engines earlier than serial number [22A-2068] or [33A-961] utilise solid lifters driven by
a 330° camshaft.
2.12.15 Hydraulic lifters
 2200 and 3300 engines from serial number [22A-2068] or [33A-961] use hydraulic lifters.
2.12.16 Lubricating system
 All engines employ a full pressure wet sump lubrication system. A positive-displacement pump driven
from the front of the camshaft provides oil pressure, and oil is circulated to the oil galleries through a
spin-on automotive type oil filter. An adaptor fitted beneath the oil filter feeds oil to the oil cooler.
 The primary lubrication sections of the engine – crankshaft, big ends etc – use this full pressure
lubrication system. Secondary lubrication sections of the engine such as the cylinder heads and
gearbox use low pressure lubrication systems while tertiary lubrication sections such as piston/bore
lubrication uses splash lubrication.
2.12.17 Cooling system
 Cooling is provided by air pressure that is built up above the cylinder heads in the ram air ducts and
discharged, with an accompanying pressure drop, down through the cooling fins on the cylinder heads
and cylinders and out of the lower rear of the engine cowling.
2.12.18 Induction system
 All engines are equipped with a BING brand pressure compensating float type carburettor. The inlet
manifold is mounted in direct contact with the engine oil sump, thus providing a relatively constant
temperature in the manifold for more uniform vaporisation of fuel.
Fuel-air mix is distributed from the manifold to the cylinder heads by individual tubes.

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2.12.19 Ignition system
 Dual transistorised ignition is provided by two flywheel mounted rare earth magnets that energise two
fixed coils mounted adjacent to the flywheel. The resulting high-voltage current is distributed to the
spark plugs by two gear driven distributors and associated high tension leads. The ignition system has
fixed timing and is fully redundant, self-generating, and does not depend on battery power for operation.
Spark is not generated below 275rpm crankshaft speed.
2.12.20 Electrical charging system
 An integral alternator, using rare earth magnets, provides alternating current for battery charging and
powering electrical accessories. The alternator is attached to the flywheel and is driven directly by the
crankshaft. The alternating current goes to a firewall-mounted regulator and thence to the aircraft
electrical system.
2.12.21 Starter motor
 The 1.5kw starter motor is mounted to the engine mounting plate at the left rear of the engine with the
drive gear positioned above and ahead of the flywheel when not engaged.
2.12.22 Sump
 The engines are equipped with a wet sump lubrication system. The sump is a cast aluminium item
fitted to the underside of the engine and also provides the mounting points for the induction system and
oil cooler.
2.13 Assessing An Engine
 While not intended as a complete guide, the overhauler must be aware that the following factors will
affect the service life of an engine. With familiarity the overhauler will be able to look at an engine on
receipt, assess it and have an excellent idea of what will need to be done and what has caused any
issues. For example:
1. Overheating causes higher than normal oil consumption.
2. Hydraulic engines prior to oil fed rockers (hollow pushrods) have higher wear in rocker bushes.
3. Non adherence to published bulletins will shorten engine life. It is essential that operators keep up-
to-date with all updated Jabiru Service information.
4. Operation with defective valves (partially sealing valves) will end with structural failures and
expensive repairs.
5. Operation with poor quality or incorrect fuel will cause problems.
6. Oil/fuel additives are not to be used; some have proven to have highly detrimental effects on
engines.
7. Incorrect load (propellers) will shorten engine life.
8. The installation and matching of the engine and propeller to the aircraft are absolutely essential for
getting the best out of Jabiru Engines. Guidance material is available in the Jabiru Engine
Installation Manuals and Instruction & Maintenance Manuals.

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3 General overhaul procedures

3.1 Manual layout
 This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians and while all processes will be explained as
clearly as possible, some knowledge is assumed. This manual is not intended to be sufficient reference
for a person with no other training to safely complete an overhaul.
 The sections of the Manual are arranged in the stages in which work will be performed: the engine is
stripped, all components are either discarded (mandatory replacement items) or cleaned then inspected
and assessed for return to service and parts are ordered then the engine is assembled and finally
tested and run-in.
 This Manual will describe the overhaul procedures by individual Subassembly of the engine, thus
dividing the manual, for all practical purposes, into a series of individual handbooks dealing with each
Subassembly in turn.
 The disassembly stage will be described in a slightly different sequence from the Subassemblies used
in the Inspection and assessment and Assembly stages.
 Many of the photographs throughout this Manual are of a 2200 engine – the procedures used are
common across Jabiru 4 and 6 cylinder engines, the only difference being the number of cylinders.
 Since there are various overhaul practices and instructions of a non-specific nature, such as cleaning
and inspection, which apply equally to all basic engine components, these general instructions will be
grouped together where possible, to avoid repetition.
3.2 Directional References
 In all references to orientation such as “the front of the engine” it will be assumed that the engine has
been installed in a tractor configuration and “front” refers to the propeller end of the engine while “rear”
refers to the flywheel end of the engine. “Left hand” and “right hand” refer to the same orientation when
standing behind the engine facing towards the front of the engine.
3.3 Top End Overhaul vs Full Overhaul
 While the overall thrust of this Manual is complete overhaul some sections can also be applied to a top
end overhaul.
 A top end overhaul means overhauling only the “top end” of the engine: big ends, cylinders, pistons and
cylinder heads. If a top end overhaul is being conducted then only those items listed in Section 5.2
should be removed from the engine during the engine strip procedure.
 Note that greater wear tolerances may be used for a top end overhaul than would be used for a
complete overhaul as a top end overhaul is only required to achieve a life of 1 cycle, taking the engine
through to the next complete overhaul, whereas a complete overhaul is intended to return the engine to
a state where it can be expected to achieve a life of 2 cycles.
 As for disassembly, on assembly only certain sections of this manual are relevant for a top end
overhaul. These are detailed in Section 6.
3.4 Special Classes of Overhaul
 The following section discusses unusual cases, where an engine is presented to the overhauler where
something other than normal operation has taken place.
 In general the procedures for dealing with these are the same as those for a normal overhaul, however
the overhauler must be particularly alert and vigilant for unusual features within the engine. For
example, during a severe prop strike the engine mount plate is often bent – sometimes only slightly –
and this sort of damage may be missed if the inspection process is in any way lax.
3.4.1 Bulk Strip
 A Bulk Strip is a special class of procedure where an engine is pulled apart, inspected and then put
back together again – generally using all the same components. It is generally called for when
something has happened to put the internal condition of the engine into doubt – such as a propeller
strike, in-flight failure or improper long term storage.
 In its purest form a bulk strip will not affect the life of the engine – so an engine which has a bulk strip at
a time in service of 700 hours will still only have 300 hours left to run after the bulk strip has been

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completed and the engine re-assembled. However, often the customer will decide to incorporate a
mini-overhaul or top-end into the bulk strip.
 The point of the bulk strip is to check several critical items inside the engine to ensure that it is suitable
to be returned to service. Depending on what has happened to the engine some parts will mandatorily
be replaced.
 In addition to the potential damage to the engine which required the bulk strip in the first place it is
Jabiru policy that the engine must be made up-to-date and airworthy before being re-assembled. This
means that items which are listed as a “Mandatory Update” within this manual must be carried out
during a bulk strip as they would be during an overhaul. For example a crankshaft which has no
flywheel dowels must be updated to accept them or replaced by a new assembly during a bulk strip.
3.4.1.1 Bulk Strip Checklist
 Personnel carrying out a bulk strip must be qualified to the same degree as those carrying out a full
overhaul.
 The tools, equipment, sealants and compounds used in the bulk strip are the same as those used for a
full overhaul – the person carrying out this work must have all available.
 Measure crankshaft and propeller flange run-out before disassembling the engine to help gauge the
potential severity of the damage to the engine. Use the procedure detailed in Section 4.4.1.
 Engine strip and cleaning are the same as detailed in Section 4.
 Check for mandatory updates as detailed in Section 4 and replace / rework parts as necessary.
 Re-measure crankshaft and propeller flange run-out on the bench for best accuracy.
 MPI test the propeller flange, crankshaft and connecting rods.
 Replace all screws used in the propeller flange, flywheel and connecting rod attachments.
 Replace O rings and gaskets as required.
 Replace piston circlips with new parts
 Assembly of the engine is as detailed in Section 7.
 Fill out engine build sheets.
 Carry out engine test runs
 Carry out post-run inspections.
 Complete a report for the customer, detailing what was found in the engine and which parts were
replaced.
3.4.2 Propeller strike procedures
 Propeller strike is categorized as being one of 2 types: low power strike and high power strike.
 A low power strike is defined as a propeller strike encountered while the engine is operating at a low
power setting (eg. while taxiing) with a standard Jabiru softwood propeller. Damage to the propeller
must extend no more than 100mm inwards from the blade tips.
 A high power strike is defined as a propeller strike or any other type of abrupt engine stoppage at any
other engine operating condition.
 The flywheel retaining cap screws (6) and propeller flange retaining screws (6) need to be replaced
after any prop strike.
3.4.2.1 Low Power Prop Strike Checklist
 The flywheel retaining cap screws (6) and propeller flange retaining screws (6) need to be replaced
after any prop strike.
 If a low power strike has been encountered then crankshaft runout must be checked as detailed in
Section 4.4.1 and if necessary the propeller flange and/or the crankshaft may need to be replaced.
 When replacing the flywheel and propeller flange cap screws remember that they are held in place with
Loctite 620, which is very strong. They will be very difficult to undo and great care must be taken not to
break any of them. Lock the crankshaft from turning and then apply heat to the area around the cap
screws, and then try to crack each cap screw loose using an Allen key and a 3/8” breaker bar. This step
may involve heating the end of the crankshaft several times until you can safely undo each cap screw.
Details on removing these screws are included in Section 4.5.4. The procedure to be used for replacing
the screws in the propeller flange is the same.

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 Do NOT apply heat directly to the cap screws because this could weaken the screw material, but rather
apply the heat to the area around the cap screws. This is particularly important because you will need to
apply considerable turning force to undo each cap screw.
 Clean out all threads and then prime the threads and the new cap screws with Loctite 7471 cure
accelerator and allow to dry. Apply a few drops of Loctite 620 Retainer to each thread and each cap
screw and tighten in sequence to the recommended torque value from the table of limits. Section 7.8
details the assembly of the flywheel and propeller flange to the engine – these procedures are also to
be used here.
3.4.2.2 High Power Strike Repair Checklist
 Jabiru policy for a high power strike is to Bulk Strip in accordance with Section 3.4.1.1: Disassemble,
clean and inspect the engine, replace the crankshaft and MPI inspect the connecting rods. Check and
carry out any mandatory updated. Re-assemble the engine, complete build sheets, test run, carry out a
post-run inspection and complete a report for the customer.
 In particular, carefully check that the engine mount plate has not been bent.
3.4.3 Abrupt Engine Stoppage
 An abrupt engine stoppage may be caused by a number of different failures within the engine but
essentially any hard, harsh stoppage of the engine is considered to fall into this category. A piston
failure is a typical example.
 Abrupt engine stoppages are treated the same as high power propeller strike.
3.5 Sequence of Events
1. Engine Build Sheet / Checklists – fill out the necessary documents to record the details of the
engine. Prepare the necessary sheets to record the configuration / condition of the engine as it
is disassembled, cleaned and inspected.
2. Disassemble – disassemble the engine to the extent necessary for the proposed work – i.e. the
top end only for a top end overhaul or completely for a full overhaul.
3. Clean, Inspect, Measure And Assess – clean the engine components, measure wear items
and assess the engine’s parts for re-use. Inspect parts as required (i.e. visual or Magnetic NDT
processes). Refer to the mandatory replacement list given in Section 5 and if applicable,
remove and quarantine any superseded components. Refer also to all the supplementary data
applicable to the engine – such as Service Bulletins and Service Letters. This step is critical for
the overhauler to assess the overall condition of the engine.
4. Assemble – Re-assemble the engine.
5. Test Run – A proof run and then running-in is necessary before the overhaul is considered
complete. Running-in may be carried out in the air or, preferably, on a specialised ground-run
stand using special oversized cooling ducts and oil cooler.
6. Record – The records of the overhaul must be completed, including lists of parts replaced and
the records of the run-in (temperatures, pressures etc).

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3.6 Overhaul Tools & Equipment

3.6.1 Tool & Gauge Control
 Tool and gauge control is an important part of aviation maintenance systems. Tools and gauges must
be accurate enough for the intended use (i.e. you would not use a 12” steel ruler to measure the
cylinder bore diameter) and be accurately calibrated – for example by an approved laboratory.
 Calibrations must be kept up to date. This means a check calibration every year or more frequently for
regularly used, critical tooling.
 Even quality equipment will wear over time so items like reams, go / no-go gauges and valve seat
cutting tools must periodically be checked to ensure they remain within limits.
3.6.2 Tools:
Access to the following tools will be required:
 Allen keys: 1/4”, 5/32” 3/16” and 3/16” ball end in regular 3/8” drive and “T” handle
 Circlip pliers (internal)
 Crowsfoot: 2” in regular 3/8” drive: 7/16”
 Hydraulic lifter tool (hydraulic lifter engines only) refer to the drawing in the appendix
 Pliers: long nose, regular square jaw, side cutters
 Ring/open end spanners: 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 10mm, 17mm
 Ratchet 3/8” drive, breaker bar, 2” extension bar, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2” sockets, 7/16” tube socket, 18mm
spark plug socket
 Screwdrivers: flat blade and Phillips head in various sizes
 Feeler gauges: metric and imperial sizes
 Torque wrench: 3/8” drive, “name” brand (Snap-On, Warren & Brown etc), recently calibrated
3.6.3 Equipment:
Access to the following equipment will be required:
 Bench vice with padded jaws
 Calipers: must read up to 180mm
 Degreasing/cleaning system with solvent/solution containment/recycling
 Degree wheel
 Dial indicator and magnetic stand, vee blocks
 Hand press
 Heat gun or small butane/propane torch with a soft pencil flame
 Micrometer and internal measuring tools, must read up to 100mm
 Multimeter or an ohmmeter
 Spring scale: must read up to 2.5kg in 0.1kg increments
 Thread taps: 1/4", 5/16”, 3/8” UNF and UNC
 Valve seat cutters: 30°, 45° and 60°
 Valve spring compressor, motorcycle type or a ‘G’ clamp with a machined spring cup
3.6.4 General:
 Bearing blue, sometimes referred to as Prussian blue
 Brass drifts, punches, rags, soft mallet, hammers
 Greases: molybdenum disulphide, general purpose
 Loctite compounds: 242/243/262 ThreadLocker, 515 Sealant, 620 Retainer, 7471 Cure Accelerator
 Lubricants: engine oil, Nulon L90
 TorqueSeal brand security marking lacquer or similar, such as coloured nail varnish

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3.6.5 Recommended Sealants Compounds & Lubricants

Figure 4 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #1

 Greaseless Lubricant – used for cleaning, fitting rubber hoses, general purpose light lubricant which
leaves no residue. Can be used for corrosion protection on steel parts in storage.
 Loctite 7471 Cure Accelerator - Loctite 7471 is used where increased cure speed of Loctite anaerobic
products is required. 7471 is particularly recommended when prevailing temperature is low (<15 °C).
Used as a surface prep when very high quality fitting of screws is required.
 Nulon Extreme Pressure Anti-Seize Lubricant (L90) offers extremely high film strength and adhesion to
protect moving parts against friction, wear and seizure in all types of extreme conditions. Used to
lubricate parts during assembly, initial start and running.

Figure 5 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #2

 Loctite 587 Blue, High Performance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a one part RTV silicone that forms
tough, flexible gaskets directly on the flange. Offers excellent adhesion to oily surfaces. Resistant to
most chemicals and solvents. Fills gaps to 0.25".
 Loctite RTV Silicone 5920 is a premium silicone. Superior adhesion and oil resistance. Temperature
range -75 °F to 700 °F intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration

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 Loctite Gasket Maker 515 Flange Sealant is a flexible, gasketing material for use on rigid machined
flanges with less than 0.015"gap.
 Loctite 577 is designed for the locking and sealing of metal threaded pipes and fittings. Used to seal
fuel, oil and brake fittings.
 Loctite Gasket Sealant #2 is a black, reliable, paste-like gasket sealant, dressing, and coating. Sets
more slowly to a pliable film best suited for non-rigid, vibrating assemblies. Used on the induction
manifold.
 Bearing Blue – a high colour marking aid which spreads very easily, does not clog or dry out.

Figure 6 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #4

 Loctite Graphite-50 Anti-Seize is a thread lubricant. It is a non-metallic lubricant; but shows good
electrical conductivity in metal-to-metal joints. Use on machine threads, tapered pipe threads, for press-
fit and slip-fit joints. This product is typically used in applications with an operating range of -29 °C to
+482 °C. Used on spark plugs and cylinder head screws.
 Loctite Nickel Anti-Seize is copper free. Recommended for stainless steel and other metal fittings. For
preventing corrosion, seizing, and galling in harsh, chemical environments, and temperatures to 2400
°F (1315 °C). Used on cylinder head screws.

Figure 7 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #4

 Loctite Gasket Maker 515 Flange Sealant is a flexible, gasketing material for use on rigid machined
flanges with less than 0.015"gap.
 Rubber grease – used to initially fill seals and lubricate rubber parts on assembly – though Nulon L90 is
preferred and generally more effective.
 High-temp grease – used to give initial start-up lubrication to many parts of the engine, including the oil
seals.
 “Cam Honey” (Molybdenum Disulphide) for cam journals and lobes.

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3.7 Loctite 620 & Other Retaining Compounds

Figure 8 – Sealants, Compounds & Lubricants #3

 Loctite 620 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts. Typical applications include locating
pins in radiator assemblies, sleeves into pump housings and bearings in auto transmissions.
Particularly suitable for applications where temperature resistance up to 200°C is required. Used as a
ultra-strong threadlock. Loctite 620 is specified in several places in Jabiru Engine assembly where a
reliable bond is essential. When using it, follow the rules below:
WARNING
Failure to use Loctite 620 correctly can result in engine failure
- Check use-by dates. Loctite 620 (like most other compounds used on the engine for sealing etc)
has a use-by date. Generally this is not printed on the bottle but can be found by contacting the
distributor and telling them the batch number.
- Work fast. Loctite 620 can cure very quickly. All screws must be torqued to final settings as
quickly as practical. Anything more than a minute is not recommended, particularly if cure
accelerator spray (Loctite 7471) is used.
- Only use as much as required/specified. Excess compound can make it nearly impossible to
disassemble the parts later.
- Surface preparation is critical. Threads must be cleaned and prepared properly.
- To Remove. Can normally be achieved by heating the screw to over 150°C using a pencil-point
gas burner. Minimise direct heat applied to the head of the screw as this can weaken the drive
socket – direct heat towards the thread as must as possible.

 Loctite 290 is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Because of its low viscosity
and capillary action, the product wicks between engaged threads and eliminates the need to
disassemble prior to application. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close
fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. The product can
also fill porosity in welds, castings and powdered metal parts.
 Loctite 262 is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Typical
applications include the locking and sealing of large bolts and studs (up to M25 ). A medium strength
threadlock.
 Loctite 243 is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal
disassembly with standard hand tools. Particularly suitable for applications on less active substrates
such as stainless steel and plated surfaces, where disassembly with hand tools is required for servicing.
A medium-strong threadlock. Typically used for cap screws into castings or Aluminium.

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3.7.1 Special Tools
 Special tools can simplify the process and are shown in the photos below.

Figure 9 – Valve Compressor / Lifter Bleed Tools

Figure 10 – Dimensional Details For Lifter Tool

 Used to compress the valve springs, allowing the rocker shaft to be removed and the hydraulic valve
lifters to be bled.

Figure 11 – Valve Leakage Vacuum Tester

 Connected to an air compressor generates a vacuum which is applied to the valve (while closed) to
check for a poorly-sealing valve / seat. See Section 5.10.5 for details of use.

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Figure 12 – Valve Spring Compressor / Collet Remover

 Modified sash clamp shown (commercial types are also available). Used to compress the valve spring
to allow the collets to be removed from the valve and then the valve to be removed from the head. Also
used for installation.

A screwdriver brazed to a modified spanner. Used to simplify

adjusting the valve clearances in a solid-lifter engine. The spanner
turns the rocker lock nut while the screwdriver turns the adjuster.

Figure 13 – Solid Valve Lifter – Rocker Adjustment Tool

Rod-shaped gauges machined very precisely to given sizes.

Used as gauges to quickly and easily check the inner size of a
valve guide. Sizes 7.03 / 7.04 / 7.05 / 7.06 / 7.07 / 7.08

Figure 14 – Valve Guide Size Gauges

An adaptor is made by welding a compressor air fitting to the

base of an old spark plug. The adaptor is screwed into the spark
plug hole of a head and connected to the leak-down tester to
check the condition of the cylinder assembly.

Figure 15 – Leak Down Tester

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Figure 16 – Hand Press & Inserts

 A hand press is used to install rocker bushes, distributor shaft and crankshaft seals. Inserts are made
for the press to suit the parts.

Figure 17 – Piston & Ring Installer

 Simplifies compressing the piston rings to allow installation of the piston / ring assembly to the cylinder.

Figure 18 – Cylinder Hone Helper

 Used during honing with a “Christmas tree” hone to make the base of the cylinder complete. Without
the hone helper the hone would catch on the cylinder skirts. 4” “Christmas tree” hone shown at right.

Figure 19 – Piston Circlip Remover and Installer

 Modified screwdrivers shown on left which are used to remove the circlip from the piston.
 Tool shown on right which is used to install the circlips to the piston.

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Standard (internal) circlip pliers

Figure 20 – Standard Piston Circlip (25mm Internal)

An accurate optical tachometer. Reads directly from reflective

strips fitted to the propeller and is used whenever an accurate
check of RPM is required. Will usually read propeller RPM in
sunlight without reflective strips.

Figure 21 – Optical Tachometer

A tool which is used to drill dowel holes in early model

crankshafts and flywheels. Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB012
refers.

Figure 22 – Crankshaft / Flywheel Drilling Jig (for Dowels)

A degree wheel or degree disc – used during engine assembly to

check engine timing.

Figure 23 – Degree Wheel

Used during initial engine proof runs and / or running-in. Used as a

more accurate gauge to confirm the readings of the standard aircraft
oil pressure gauge. Fitting uses 1/8 NPT thread.

Figure 24 – Supplementary Oil Pressure Gauge

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Figure 25 – Crankshaft Run-Out Test Bed

 A test bed to simplify measuring crankshaft and propeller flange run-out. This can also be done in a
crankcase half.

Figure 26 – “Finger Bar”

 A long lever arm fitted with pins that pit into the propeller flange holes. Allows the crank to be held
easily while tightening or loosening propeller flange or flywheel screws.

Figure 27 – Cam Timing Tool (Hydraulic Lifter)

 A piece of material (Nylon has been used here) machined to fit neatly into a hydraulic lifter socket with a
socket in its tip to accept a dial gauge probe. As it sticks out the side of the case (unlike a normal
hydraulic lifter) it is easier to use when checking cam timing.

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The tap (at bottom) is used to cut a thread into

the needle seat (small part, middle-left). The
slide hammer (at top) screws into this thread
and is used to draw the needle seat out of the
carburettor. The nylon driver (in centre) is
used to fit the new needle seat to the
carburettor body.

Figure 28 – Carburettor Needle Seat Remover and Installer

Commercially available tool designed for high-

torque applications on small nuts.

Figure 29 – “Crowsfoot” Adaptor

Figure 30 – Crankcase Dry Fit Through-Bolts and Nuts

 A set of engine through-bolts, spacers and non-locking nuts used to speed up test assembling of
crankcases to measure bearing clearances etc.

A modified sparkplug used to find TDC in

a cylinder.

Figure 31 – TDC Locator

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A tool which clamps onto the tip thread of the stud,

holding it tightly and allowing the stud to be screwed out
of the crankcase.

Figure 32 – Crankcase Stud Remover

An adapted puller used to remove the dowel pins from the

crankcase halves.

Figure 33 – Crankcase Dowel Remover

Essentially a long, large punch used to both remove and

install the welch plugs from the ends of the crankshaft.

Figure 34 – Crankshaft Welch Plug Installer / Remover

A standard sandpaper “Flapper Wheel” for a Die Grinder

shaped to fit inside the connecting rod little end to remove
burnt oil deposits.

Figure 35 – Die-Grinder Flapper Wheel For Little End

Snap-On tool FU14B – a universal joint with inbuilt 7/16”

nut drive. Used for changing through-bolt nuts without
removing cylinder heads.

Figure 36 – Universal Joint tool FU14B

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3.7.1.1 Torque / Tension Wrench

L2 L1

Figure 37 – Torque Wrench & Crowsfoot Adaptor Setting 1

L1

L2 = 0

Figure 38 – Torque Wrench & Crowsfoot Adaptor Setting 2

 A good torque wrench is an essential tool for maintaining and overhauling Jabiru Engines. It’s
important to realise however that even the best wrench needs calibrating occasionally. This can be
done using a dead weight on the end of a known arm or – preferably – sending the wrench away to be
calibrated. Note that Civil Aviation Authorities generally require that the tool be calibrated in a way
which is traceable to a NATA-standard laboratory.
 A “Crowsfoot” extension as shown in Figure 29 is also necessary – it allows high torque settings to be
used on small nuts without damaging them. The crankcase through bolt nuts used on Jabiru engines
are a good example of an application suitable for a crowsfoot extension. However, when using the
extension as shown in Figure 37 the extra length will throw off the torque setting of the wrench. This
must be corrected using the following formula:
.
 L1 is the distance from the middle of the grip of the handle to the centre of the wrench drive lug
 L2 is the distance in the direction of the handle from the centre of the wrench drive lug to the centre of
the nut socket of the adaptor.
 For example: a nut needs to be tensioned to 30lb.ft. The torque wrench is 12” long and the crowsfoot
extension is 2” long. The extension is oriented as shown in Figure 37. This means that the torque
wrench must be set to:

 If the extension is oriented at 90° to the wrench as shown in Figure 38 then no correction is needed
because L2 is zero.

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Corrected Torque Setting Required No Correction Required.

Figure 39 – Using A Crowsfoot Adaptor

3.7.1.2 Torque Application Procedure
 Good torque application technique is essential if an accurate bolt torque reading is going to be
obtained.
 Firstly the nut must be tightened smoothly. Any jerks or bumps can cause the torque reading to be
obtained prematurely.
 The torque must be obtained while the nut is turning. If you stop to reposition the torque wrench
and then the required torque reading is obtained without the nut turning, the nut needs to be
loosened a little and then tightened again so the torque reading is obtained while turning.
 Unless specified otherwise all torque settings given in this manual are “dry” – i.e. no special
lubricant is applied to the threads or parts. Where directed otherwise it is vital that the directions are
followed exactly.

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4 Disassembly Procedure
 As each part is removed from the engine it should be set aside for later evaluation – in our factory
engine workshop we use disposable plastic containers to keep all of the smaller components (cap
screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc) separate during disassembly.
4.1 Preliminary Cleaning
 Inspect engines carefully before cleaning. The patterns of dirt, oil etc can indicate damage or wear and
provide valuable information of which tasks should be added to the overhaul or inspection process.
 The engine must be cleaned externally before it is removed from the aircraft. A stiff-bristled brush,
solvent (de-greaser), water and some compressed air will usually be adequate for this task.
4.2 Remove The Engine From The Aircraft
 Remove the cowlings and the spinner. Remove the propeller. Disconnect both cables from the battery
and remove the battery from the aircraft. Disconnect the earth cable and free the starter motor power
cable from the wiring loom.
 Remove the muffler and then remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil from the engine. Remove the
ram air ducts. Disconnect all engine control cabling and disconnect the air intake duct from the
carburettor. Remove the oil filter, the oil filter adapter and oil cooler.
 Disconnect and remove all engine wiring: the signal wiring from the oil pressure and temperature
senders and fuel pressure sender (if fitted), the low-tension ignition wiring and the alternator wiring.
Remove the oil pump from the front of the engine and undo the cap screws that hold the front oil seal
around the crankshaft.
 Remove the engine from the airframe and place it onto the engine stand, holding it in place with 3 bolts
through the propeller flange.
4.3 Engine Stand
 We recommend that an engine stand be used to hold the engine vertically during all workshop
procedures.
 In our engine workshop we use a spare propeller flange bolted to the workbench. The propeller flange
on the engine is then bolted to that flange so that the engine is held in an upright position as shown in
Figure 40.
 You may find it convenient to simply bolt the propeller flange of the engine directly to the workbench
using 3 suitable bolts.
 Note that for a top end overhaul the engine can remain in the aircraft, although the use of an engine
stand may be more convenient and is usually faster.

Figure 40 – Engine Stand

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4.4 Special Checks Before Disassembly

4.4.1 In-Situ Propeller Flange & Crankshaft Run-Out Measurement

Figure 41 – Measuring Propeller Flange & Crank Run-Out

 This procedure is used to gauge the severity of any potential damage to the crankshaft or propeller
flange before carrying out a bulk strip.
 Remove one spark plug from each head.
 Carefully sand off paint on crank diameter and prop flange where dial indicator will be located. Applying
a little lubricant (such as greaseless lubricant spray) to the area being measured is also recommended.
 Position dial indicator onto crank as shown above and eliminate main bearing clearance by bearing
down on crank when rotating. Rotate crankshaft to measure crankshaft run out. 0.01 - 0.03 mm is
normal, but if run out exceeds of 0.08 mm the crankshaft must be replaced.
 Position dial indicator onto prop flange as shown above, eliminate end float by either pulling or pushing
flange when rotating. Rotate prop flange to measure the face run out. 0.02 - 0.06 mm is normal, but if
run out exceeds 0.08 mm then the prop flange must be replaced.
4.4.2 Engine Through-Bolt Check

 This procedure is used to check if an engine may have fretting of the crankcase halves before
disassembly.
 Using a calibrated torque wrench, check the lower engine through bolt nuts. Use a torque setting of
28lb.ft for 3/8” bolts or 32lb.ft for 7/16” bolts.
 These nuts were originally installed at 30 & 35lb.ft respectively (Table 52), so if the nuts move at the
test torques above it can indicate that the through bolt tension has reduced, possibly due to fretting of
the crankcase halves. If this is found before a top end inspection the overhauler may have to fully strip
the engine – it is recommended that they contact Jabiru Aircraft Australia for guidance.
WARNING
Through-bolts & studs are highly loaded. Never torque nuts above the torque setting given in Table
52 or damage to the bolts will result. Accurate wrench calibration & compensation for any adaptors
used is vital when working on these parts.
The results of this test are an indicator only. False negatives and positives are possible. If in
doubt, disassemble the engine and inspect to be sure.

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4.5 Engine Bulk Strip: Complete Overhaul

4.5.1 Accessories
 Remove the spark plugs and exhaust system, followed by the carburettor, the machined inlet manifold
and induction tubes. Remove the starter motor. Remove the distributor caps and high-tension leads,
then the fuel pump, the ignition coils and finally the rear alternator bracing plate to expose the flywheel.
4.5.2 Cylinder Heads And Valve Gear

 Remove the rocker covers.

 Remove the NPT plug that covers the bottom cylinder head cap screw.

Cap screw under the NPT plug

Remove the valves

Figure 42 – Cylinder Head Disassembly

 Where equipped, loosen the hose clamps on the rubber oil line “T” connectors. Loosen and remove
each of the 6 cylinder head cap screws from the cylinder head.
 The cylinder head should now be removed from the cylinder along with the pushrod tubes and pushrods
and placed on the workbench. Remove the cap screw from between the rockers and carefully drive the
rocker shaft out of the head, driving it from the non-slotted end.
 Remove the rockers.
 Using a valve spring tool, compress each valve spring and remove the collets and then remove the
valve springs, spring guides and valves.
 Remove the O rings from the pushrod tube holes and the rocker shaft holes. Repeat for each cylinder
head.
4.5.3 Cam Followers, Rocker Oil Lines

 Remove the pushrod adapters (hydraulic lifter models only) from the crankcase and use a small hooked
tool (an old dentist’s probe is very useful) to extract each hydraulic lifter.
 Remove the cap screw that holds each rocker oil line to the side of the crankcase and remove each
rocker oil line. Remove the O rings from the pushrod and oil line holes.
 Undo the retaining grub screw and extract the oil filler tube from between #1 and #3 cylinders.

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4.5.4 Flywheel Cap Screws

 Now the cap screws that hold the flywheel to the crankshaft must be removed.
 These cap screws are held in place with Loctite 620, which is very strong, and they will be very difficult
to undo. Great care must be taken not to break any of them or round the drive sockets of the cap
screws. Due to the high stress on the screws and tools the Allen key must be in “as-new” condition with
no wear to its drive faces.
 Apply heat to the area around the cap screws, shielding the magnets in the alternator from direct heat,
and then try to crack each cap screw loose using an Allen key and a 3/8” breaker bar.
 As excess heat can de-magnetise the alternator magnets overhaulers may prefer to remove the magnet
ring before attempting to remove the flywheel.
 This step can take an hour or more and it may involve heating the flywheel (thus the end of the
crankshaft) several times until you can safely undo each cap screw.
 Do NOT apply heat directly to the cap screws as this can weaken the screw material. Instead, apply
the heat to the area around the cap screws. This is particularly important because you will need to apply
considerable turning force to undo each cap screw.
 It is good practise to wear leather gloves during this task to protect your hands from the heated items
such as the heat shield and the flywheel.
WARNING
Used flywheel cap screws must be discarded and replaced with new items.

Heat shield

Heat the area around the cap screws Remove distributor drive housings

Figure 43 – Removing Flywheel Cap Screws & Distributor Drive Housings

4.5.5 Distributor Drive Housings

 Carefully lever each distributor rotor off of the distributor shaft – the rotors are held in place with 5-
Minute Araldite and flock so you will need to work each one off gently.
 Undo the Allen head cap screws and remove the 2 machined distributor gear drive housings from the
timing case as shown in Figure 43.
 Drive the oil seals out of the drive housings.

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4.5.6 Flywheel

Lever the flywheel up evenly Lever on the top of the cap screws

Figure 44 – Removing Flywheel

 Once all 6 cap screws have been removed the flywheel can be levered off of the crankshaft: note the
leverage points in Figure 44, where 2 large screwdrivers are placed under the flywheel on the tops of
opposing timing case cap screws and then moved evenly up to provide leverage to remove the flywheel
from the crankshaft.
4.5.7 Timing Case

 Remove the cap screws from the timing case and remove the case from the engine mount plate – there
are machined recesses in each side of the timing case, as shown circled in Figure 45, that are designed
to allow a screwdriver tip to be inserted and twisted to break the gasket seal and free the timing case.
A soft hammer may be used to help.
 Remove the distributor drive gears and shafts. Drive the oil seal out of the timing case.

Timing case

Distributor
drive shaft

Engine mount plate Engine mount plate

Figure 45 – Remove Timing Gearbox Case

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4.5.8 Engine Mount Plate And Sump

 Remove the cap screws from around the engine mount plate and remove the plate from the crankcase.
Remove the cap screws from around the sump flange and remove the sump.
 Figure 46 shows 2 hidden screws which hold the sump to the engine mount plate. These screws can
only be accessed by removing the timing gearbox. Note that these screws have been omitted on later
model engines to allow the sump to be removed without first removing the gearbox.

Figure 46 – Hidden Sump Screws

4.5.9 Starter Motor

 Remove clutch housing from starter housing

 Remove clutch and bendix gear assembly
 To disassemble the starter housing from the drive motor you need to remove the 2 long AN3 bolts.
These bolts are loctited on assembly and will require heating with a hot air gun onto the starter housing
in the area where the bolts enter the housing. If the Loctite is not heated to soften it, there is a
possibility that the bolts will shear off and a new starter housing will be required.
 Older motors used a different starter motor (on left, Figure 47). These motors are undone via Phillips-
head screws through the cap of the motor.

Figure 47 – Starter Motor Disassembly

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4.5.10 Crankshaft Gear

 Once the engine mount plate has been removed the crankshaft gear can be removed from the end of
the crankshaft. Using 2 large screwdrivers, lay one across the end of the crankcase to protect the
surface and use the other to lever the gear off as shown below left, working from side to side.

Crankshaft gear Extract the crankshaft dowels

Lever the crankshaft gear off

Figure 48 – Removing Crankshaft Timing Gear & Dowels

 Extract the 3 dowels from the end of the crankshaft – use a suitable collet type extractor (a
commercially available tool) that has a straight pull as shown above right. It may be necessary to heat
the end of the crankshaft slightly to extract the dowels.
4.5.11 Cylinders

Figure 49 – Remove Cylinders

 Undo the base nuts from each cylinder pair until one nut can be removed from the cylinder stud and
then pull each cylinder off of the piston as shown in Figure 49. Note that these through bolts and studs
are normally replaced at overhaul – see Section 5 for details.
 Some of the cylinder studs will come away with the cylinders: clamp these studs carefully in the padded
jaws of a vice and remove the remaining base nuts from the studs.

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4.5.12 Pistons

Puller

Remove the circlip Remove the gudgeon pin

Figure 50 – Remove Pistons

 Use 2 small blade screwdrivers to lever out the top gudgeon circlip from each piston as shown in Figure
50. (round type clip shown) Now, working on one piston at a time, support the top of the piston against
the side load as shown above right and carefully extract the gudgeon pin out of the piston.
 Remove the piston from the connecting rod. Take care not to put any side load on the connecting rods
while removing the gudgeon pins. A suitable soft drift may also be used to carefully drive the pins out.
4.5.13 Front Seal & Oil Pump Housings

Remove oil pump

Remove screws (8)

Figure 51 – Front Seal & Oil Pump Removal

 Before the crankcase can be split the screws holding the front crankshaft seal and the oil pump housing
must be removed. The cap screws holding each must be removed. The oil pump and housing cam be
removed completely (a soft hammer may be necessary to break the seal of the housing from the
crankcase). The seal housing cannot be removed completely at this stage but it should be freed from
the crankcase (again, a soft hammer may be necessary).

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4.5.14 Oil Return Manifolds

 Where equipped, oil return manifolds (Figure 52) are

removed by removing the two retaining cap screws.
 Remove all O-rings from the manifolds.

Figure 52 – Oil Return Manifolds

4.5.15 Crankcase

Figure 53 – Split Crankcase

 Now the crankcase halves can be split: remove the nuts from the retained studs and then set about
carefully tapping each retained stud (located at the front and back of the case) with a suitable soft
hammer until the case halves start to separate.
 Carefully pull each case half away from the crankshaft, taking care not to let the camshaft fall. Remove
the camshaft from the case and set it aside.
 The oil filler support fitting, arrowed in Figure 53, can be removed now if necessary (i.e. if the case is to
be line-bored). Otherwise it can be left in place.
 Remove the main bearing shells. Remove all ‘O’ rings. The front and rear retained studs should be left
in the cases at this stage; if necessary they will be removed after the inspection stage.

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4.5.16 Oil Pickup Tube And Strainer

 Heat and remove the oil strainer from the oil pickup
tube – gently tapping with a soft hammer will help,
as shown in Figure 54.
 Once the strainer has been removed the oil pickup
tube can be carefully tapped back through the
crankcase and removed.
 On most engines the oil pickup tube has a swelled
end that seats in the crankcase, however some
older engines may have the oil pickup tube pinned
to the crankcase, so check before attempting to
remove the tube.
 Remove the O ring from the pickup tube hole in the
crankcase

Figure 54 – Remove Oil Strainer

4.5.17 Camshaft And Cam Followers

 Support the camshaft between the heavily padded jaws of a vice and remove the lockwire and the 4
bolts from the cam gears. Remove the gears and locating pin from the camshaft flange. Solid lifter
engine only: remove the cam followers from each crankcase half.
4.5.18 Connecting rods

Heat the big end cap Remove the cap screws

Figure 55 – Remove Con-Rods

 Remove each connecting rod from the crankshaft in the following matter: heat the big end cap and then
remove each cap screw.
 Remove the rod and end cap and the rod and then remove the big end bearing shells.

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 The caps are located to the rods using 2 off 3mm dowel pins. Care must be taken not to damage these
pins on disassembly.
 The brown discolouration of the rods caused by hot oil – this must be removed if the rod is to be subject
to a MPI.
 Note that each rod and cap are batch numbered and must be kept in pairs.

4.5.19 Crankshaft

 Using a long drift, punch the rear welch plug down until it can be removed from between the rear crank
throws. Figure 56 shows the plug emerging, preceded by some sludge.

Welch plug and debris emerging Heat and remove cap screws

Figure 56 – Welch Plug & Propeller Flange Removal From Crankshaft

 Remove the crankshaft from the stand, clamp it between the heavily padded jaws of a vice and remove
the propeller flange. Once again, heat the end of the crank (and NOT the cap screws) and then remove
each cap screw taking care not to break them in the process.
 Lay the crankshaft on the bench and drive the 2 front welch plugs out from the rear – feed a long drift all
the way through the crankshaft and drive both plugs out of the front of the shaft.
 Remove the front crankshaft seal housing from the crankshaft and drive the seal out of the housing.
4.5.20 Group The Parts
 This completes the complete overhaul disassembly stage. All parts can now be separated into 2
groups: the discard group, which will contain all of the parts that are subject to mandatory replacement;
and the inspection group, which will be cleaned and inspected prior to being returned to service.

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4.6 Engine Strip: Top End Overhaul

4.6.1 Accessories
 Remove the spark plugs and the exhaust system, followed by the carburettor, the machined inlet
manifold and induction tubes. Remove the distributor caps and high-tension leads.
4.6.2 Cylinder Heads And Valve Gear
 As for complete overhaul disassembly.
4.6.3 Cylinders
 As for complete overhaul disassembly. Coat the bore of each cylinder with engine oil or a similar
corrosion preventative. After measuring they may be honed lightly.
4.6.4 Pistons
 As for complete overhaul disassembly.
4.6.5 Connecting Rods
 As for complete overhaul disassembly. Remove the rod and end cap and remove the bearing shells,
taking care not to drop any parts into the crankcase.
4.6.6 Group The Parts
 This completes the top end overhaul disassembly stage. All parts can now be separated into 2 groups:
the discard group, which will contain all of the parts that are subject to mandatory replacement; and the
inspection group, which will be cleaned and inspected prior to being returned to service.

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5 Inspection and assessment

5.1 Mandatory Replacement Items – Full Overhaul
Items To Be Checked & Re-Used If Good Items To Be Replaced
Distributor shafts All necessary mods
Distributor posts Crankshaft welch plugs
Distributor drive gears Main bearings
Crankshaft timing gear Connecting rod bearings
Crankshaft All O rings, gaskets & seals
Camshaft Pistons, piston gudgeon pins and circlips
Connecting rods Piston rings
Propeller flange Intake and exhaust valves & collets
Engine mount plate (engine back plate) All nuts, bolts, washers and studs
Starter motor and starter motor clutch Engine through-bolts
Carburettor Engine crankcase studs
Ignition coils Distributor rotors & distributor caps
Ignition leads Spark plugs
Valve lifters (solid) Cylinder heads – upgrade earlier head types
Alternator stator & rotor (magnet ring) Fuel pump
Flywheel & ring gear Rubber T – from rocker oil feed line
Valve top spring washers Connecting rod bolts
Oil pump assembly Oil pump woodruff key
Exhaust pipes Fuel hoses
Induction manifold & pipes Flexible oil hoses
Oil relief valve assembly All clamps
Sump Oil filter
Carburettor rubber mount Induction tube joiners
Crankcase halves Rocker bushes
Oil temperature sender Air filter
Oil pressure sender Valve lifters (hydraulic)
Insulating plate on sump
Pushrods
Pushrod tubes
Valve rockers (and adjusters for solid lifter engines)
Rocker shafts
Oil cooler adaptor
Cylinders
Engine mount rubbers
Valve springs

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5.2 Mandatory Replacement Items – Top End Overhaul

Items To Be Checked & Re-Used If Good Items To Be Replaced
Distributor seals All necessary mods
Crankshaft front seal Connecting rod bearings
Crankshaft rear seal Connecting rod bolts
Valve springs Intake and exhaust valves
Valve rockers (and adjusters for solid lifter engines) Cut all valve seats
Rocker shafts Pistons, piston gudgeon pins and circlips
Pushrods Piston rings
Pushrod tubes Cylinder base O rings
Rocker bushes Spark plugs
Cylinders Fuel pump gaskets
Distributor caps Cylinder head bolts
Ignition coils Induction tube joiners
Ignition leads Oil filter
Fuel pump Oil pump O rings
Cylinder heads All cylinder head O rings
Valve guides All intake & exhaust gaskets
Flywheel cap screws (check torque) All intake & exhaust cap screws
Fuel hoses Valve lifters (hydraulic)
Air filter Fuel Hoses
Carburettor rubber mount Rubber T – from rocker oil feed line
Carburettor – check jetting & float levels Distributor rotors
Flexible oil hoses Engine through bolts and studs
Oil pump assembly
Oil relief valve assembly
Alternator stator & rotor (magnet ring)
Rubber T – from rocker oil feed line
Starter motor & starter motor clutch
Camshaft (visual check of lobes)

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5.3 General
 From this stage on the engine will be divided into separate subassemblies and each subassembly will
be subjected to 3 distinct stages of inspection and assessment:
1. Check for mandatory update items
2. Cleaning
3. Inspection:
a. Visual – scratches, burnt, bent, etc.
b. Dimensional – precise measurements to spec
c. Structural – MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) on steel parts
 At the end of this process a single parts order can be placed with your local Jabiru dealer.
5.4 Mandatory updates
 All engines must be checked for mandatory update items – these are intended to bring older engines up
to the current specification and improve reliability and serviceability.
 Mandatory updates must be performed during overhaul.
 Refer to Section 12 for details.
5.5 Mandatory Discard
 For some parts there are certain incidents which can result in hidden, internal damage - for example the
crankshaft of an engine which has had a severe prop strike. In these cases the part can be within
tolerances for wear and straightness and even test well with a MPI – but experience has shown that the
part may fail if returned to service.
 Any part for which this information is known will have a “Mandatory Discard” note in the inspection
section below.

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5.6 Cleaning
5.6.1 Materials and Processes
 Two processes are involved in cleaning engine parts; degreasing to remove dirt and sludge (soft
carbon) which form the bulk of the cleaning required, and the removal of hard carbon by decarbonizing,
brushing or scraping and grit-blasting.
 In many cases this manual recommends washing parts using Kerosene. In these cases any similar
suitable solvent (such as diesel fuel) may be used at the discretion of the overhauler.
5.6.2 Degreasing
 Degreasing is best accomplished by immersing or flooding the part in kerosene or a suitable
commercial solvent such as Varsol or Perm-A-Chlor and agitating with a brush.
 Overhaulers are warned against the use of any water-mixed degreasing solutions containing caustic
compounds or soap. Such compounds, in addition to being potentially harmful to aluminium, may
become impregnated in the pores of the metal and cause oil foaming when the engine is returned to
service.
5.6.3 Removal of hard carbon
 While the degreasing solution will remove dirt, grease and soft carbon, deposits of hard carbon will
almost invariably remain on some interior surfaces. To facilitate removal, these deposits must first be
loosened by immersion in a decarbonising solution (usually heated). A variety of commercial
decarbonising agents are available, including products such as Redik DKT, Gunk, Penetrol, etc. Only
hydrocarbon based decarbonisers should be used: refer to the note above regarding water-mixed
degreasing solutions.
 Decarbonizing will usually loosen most of the hard carbon deposits remaining after degreasing; the
complete removal of all hard carbon, however, generally requires brushing or scraping. All of these
operations demand care on the part of the mechanic to avoid damage to machined surfaces. In
particular, wire brushes and metal scrapers must never be used on any bearing or contact surface.
 At the conclusion of cleaning operations, rinse the parts in petroleum solvent, water, dry and remove
any loose particles by air blasting. Apply a liberal coating of engine oil or other anti-corrosion product to
all steel surfaces.

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5.7 Inspection
 The inspection of engine parts during overhaul is divided into three categories, visual, dimensional and
structural. The first and last categories deal with the structural defects in parts while the second is
concerned with the size, shape and fit.
Visual inspection should precede all other inspection procedures.
Dimensional inspections should be carried out in accordance with the measurements and tolerances
detailed in the Table of Limits.
Structural integrity of steel components must be determined by MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection).
5.7.1 Return to service repair work
 Some components will require repair work in order to be returned to service and this work will be
performed as part of the Inspection and assessment stage.
5.7.2 High temperature operation
 The insides of pistons and the crankcase should be visually inspected during disassembly for burnt-on
oil deposits that would indicate overheating and/or operation in extreme conditions.
 If such evidence of overheating is seen then the engine cooling arrangement must be inspected and
possibly modified for greater cooling airflow before the overhauled engine is refitted. The Jabiru Engine
Installation Manuals refer.
5.7.3 Bearing surfaces
 All bearing surfaces should be examined for scoring, galling and wear.
 Some scratching and light scoring of aluminium bearing surfaces in the engine will do no harm and
should not be considered cause for rejection of the part, provided it falls within the tolerances set forth
in the Table of Limits. Even though the part may come within specified limits it should not be
reassembled into the engine unless inspection shows it to be free of other serious defects.
 All journal surfaces should be checked for galling, scores, misalignment and out-of-round condition.
Shafts, pins etc, should be checked for straightness. This may be done in most cases by using vee
blocks and a dial indicator.
5.7.4 Gears
 All gears should be examined for evidence of pitting and excessive wear. Bearing surfaces of all gears
should be free from deep scratches. However, minor abrasions may be dressed out with a fine abrasive
cloth. In particular the starter ring gear and the matching gear from the starter clutch are susceptible to
damage and must be checked carefully.
5.7.5 Corrosion on stressed areas
 Pitted surfaces in highly stressed areas resulting from corrosion can lead to ultimate failure of the part.
The following areas should be carefully examined for evidence of such corrosion: the fillets at the edges
of crankshaft main and journal surfaces, connecting rods and the camshaft.
 If pitting exists on any of the surfaces mentioned to the extent that it cannot be removed by polishing
with crocus cloth or other mild abrasive, the part must be rejected.

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5.7.6 Magnetic particle inspection (MPI)

 All steel parts should be inspected by the magnetic particle inspection (MPI) method. The successful
detection of structural failure by magnetic particle inspection demands skill and experience on the part
of operating personnel.
 Too rigid an interpretation may result in the rejection of a sound part, while on the other hand, a part
showing a dangerous indication may be returned to service as a result of a too casual diagnosis. In
general, areas of stress concentration must be watched closely for fatigue cracks. These areas include
such locations as keyways, radii in the corners of the crankshaft, gear teeth, small holes and fillets.
5.7.7 Damaged parts
 Abnormal damage such as burrs, nicks, scratches, scoring, or galling should be removed with a fine oil
stone, crocus cloth, or any similar mildly abrasive substance.
 If scratches or galling are removed from a bearing surface of a journal it should be buffed to a high
finish with a linishing wheel.
 Flanged surfaces that are bent, warped, or nicked may be repaired by lapping to a true surface on a
surface plate. Again the part should be cleaned to be certain that all abrasive has been removed. Pipe
tapped threads (NPT) must not be tapped deeper in order to clean them up, because this practice will
invariably result in an oversized tapped hole.
 Following any repairs of this type, the part should be carefully cleaned in order to be certain that all
abrasive has been removed and then checked with its mating part to assure that the clearances do not
exceed those detailed in the Table of Limits.
5.7.8 Replacement of studs or broken cap screws
 The method of removing studs or broken cap screws depends on the type of stud or cap screw and if it
is intact or broken.
 The procedure for removing studs or broken cap screws is as follows:
1. If there is sufficient thread area available on the stud, use a collet grip tool consisting of a tapered
collet that threads onto the stud and a housing that slips over the collet as shown at right.
Tighten the bolt on top of the housing and draw the collet into the housing to load the puller onto the
stud with a tight grip. Withdraw the stud by turning the housing. Heat may be required to loosen the
Loctite.
2. If a cap screw or stud is broken and there is not enough thread exposed to use the collet type tool,
drill a small hole into the stud using a high-performance drill bit such as a cobalt high speed bit. Use
a pilot bushing to guide the drill into the centre of the stud if it is broken close to or beneath the
surface of the parent metal. Redrill and enlarge the hole to suit the proper size extractor, shown in
Figure 57. Using the extractor, remove the stud. Again, heat may be required to loosen the
Locktite. The RIDGID extractor is available from Ridge Tool Co. of Elyria, Ohio, USA or most tool
suppliers. It is a very effective tool and the only screw extractor recommended by Jabiru Aircraft.

Figure 57 – Stud & Broken Cap Screw Removal

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5.8 Subassembly A – Crankshaft, propeller flange and connecting rods

5.8.1 Crankshaft and propeller flange

5.8.1.1 Mandatory updates

 There are main 2 types of flywheels: alloy centred and the later model steel centred (commonly called
the ‘starfish’ centre).
 If you have the alloy centred flywheel, check that the flywheel is dowelled to the crankshaft with 3 x
6mm dowels and retained with 6 x 5/16” x 1¼” UNF cap screws.
 Engines with the “starfish” flywheel are retained with 6 x 5/16” x 1” or 6 x 3/8” x 1” UNF cap screws.
The flywheel end of the crankshaft should look like the “5/16”” or “3/8”” photos in Figure 58.
 If this is not the case and the flywheel end of your crankshaft looks like the “Old” photo then the
crankshaft and flywheel must be modified before return to service and a new crankshaft timing gear
must be purchased. Details of the process are given in Section 12.2.
 If the drilling and dowelling modification is required, complete the other cleaning and inspection steps
below to determine if the crankshaft is fit for return to service in all other respects before sending it
away for modification.
 Several different length dowels have been used: older flywheels without the “starfish” use 24mm long
dowels. Engines using the “starfish” initially used 20mm long dowels while later versions reverted to
24mm. Refer to Section 13 for serial number ranges. In all cases the dowels are 6mm in diameter.

Old 5/16” 3/8”

Figure 58 – Crankshaft End Detail (Dowel Holes)

5.8.1.2 Mandatory Discard
 Any crankshaft which has been subjected to a forced stoppage – for example from a severe prop strike
or piston failure – must be discarded.

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5.8.1.3 Starfish Flywheel Adaptor

 Current engines use a steel adaptor between the crankshaft and

the flywheel, called a “starfish” because of its shape (shown in
Figure 59). While not mandatory it is recommended that at
overhaul engines are updated to this arrangement. The aluminium
flywheel and alternator rotor are among the parts required for the
update – contact Jabiru Aircraft for details.

Figure 59 – Starfish Flywheel

5.8.1.4 Cleaning
 Clean away all paint from the front of the crankshaft and the propeller flange.
 Clean out all threaded holes in the ends of the crankshaft with a 5/16” or 3/8” UNF tap as appropriate
then wash and blow out all debris from the holes.
 Wash the crankshaft thoroughly with kerosene, taking care to remove all of the sludge from the inside of
the front main bearing: careful use of a small scraper will aid sludge removal, and then individually
clean each main to big end oil way drilling.
 Blow out all of the oil ways, dry the crankshaft and coat with engine oil or other corrosion preventative.
5.8.1.5 Inspection
 The crankshaft and propeller flange must now be checked for straightness: lay the crankshaft between
vee blocks and use a dial indicator on a magnetic base to check that the runout as measured at the
very front of the crankshaft is within the range 0.01 to 0.05mm. A runout of 0.08mm or greater will
require crankshaft replacement.
 Now mount the propeller flange onto the crankshaft with 3 cap screws and position the crankshaft so
that all end float is negated then check the propeller flange for straightness at the outer face of the
flange with the dial gauge.
 Typical flange runout should be in the range of 0.02 - 0.06mm, while 0.08 to 0.10mm or greater would
indicate the requirement for a new propeller flange, assuming that the crankshaft is within tolerance.
 Note that this measurement can also be carried out with the crank fitted into a crankcase – provided
that the case is fitted with the front, rear and thrust bearings.
 Measure the main and big end journals with a micrometer. The main bearing journals must measure in
the range of 47.918 to 47.950mm – earlier cranks are 47.918 to 47.938 while later parts are 47.930 to
47.950. Big end journals must be in the range of 44.988 to 45.000mm. Ultimately the clearance
between crank and bearings determines if a crank can be re-used. This must be checked before
deciding if a replacement is necessary or not – acceptable clearance is between 0.10mm and 0.04mm.

Figure 60 – Crankshaft Measurement

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 Measurements should be taken at several points around each journal and averaged.
Note that it is unusual to find any significantly out-of-round journals.
 Check the oil holes in each journal (main and big end) for a radius. If a radius is not present then use a
fine linishing or polishing wheel to create a radius – there must be no sharp edges that could form a
stress point anywhere on the crankshaft.
 Check around the centre holes in the crank web for a radius: once again there must be no sharp edges
that could form a stress point anywhere on the crankshaft. Older engines are more susceptible to this
but new cranks should still be checked.
 A polishing wheel in a Dremel can be used to put a radius on the crank centre holes - see Figure 61.
 The overhauler must also check all oil galleries in the crankshaft are clear before installation. This can
be done by feeding a piece of steel wire through the galleries. Note that this is also necessary with
brand-new crankshafts to ensure that there is no swarf or other debris lodged in a gallery.

 The crankshaft and propeller flange must now be

inspected for structural integrity with MPI (Magnetic
Particle Inspection).

Figure 61 – Radius Crank Centre Holes

5.8.2 Connecting rods

5.8.2.1 Mandatory updates

 Connecting rods must be the current machined billet steel type as shown in the photo at right.
 Older alloy or alloy-steel rods must be replaced with new steel rods.

Figure 62 – Steel Con-Rod

5.8.2.2 Mandatory Discard
 In any case where a rod has been subjected to severe loads – for example if the piston struck a valve –
the rod must be discarded.
5.8.2.3 Cleaning
 Clean out the threads in the end cap with a 5/16” UNF tap.
 Extract the locating pins from the rods and wash out all debris from the holes.
 It may be necessary to lightly polish the inner bore of the little end of the rod. A build up of burnt oil or
varnish here can make fitting the gudgeon pin difficult. This can be done by hand using fine emery
paper or using a fine-grade flapper wheel on a die-grinder or Dremel. Only oil deposits must be
removed – not metal.
 Wash the connecting rods thoroughly with kerosene and blow dry.
 Coat with engine oil or other corrosion preventative.

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5.8.2.4 Inspection
 Inspect each rod visually for straightness and marking. Note that each rod/end cap pair is marked with a
unique ID number and must only be refitted as a matched pair.
 The connecting rods must now be inspected for structural integrity with MPI (Magnetic Particle
Inspection). Note that for MPI the rod must be as clean as possible – usually all burnt oil deposits must
be removed.
 The rods must be subjected to a thorough visual inspection for straightness / trueness. As noted
above, any rod which has been subjected to unusual loads must be discarded but otherwise a careful
visual inspection of these parts is sufficient. Uneven bearing wear or abnormal little end wear are
indicators of an untrue rod.

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5.9 Subassembly B – Crankcase, camshaft and oil pump

5.9.1 Crankcase

5.9.1.1 Mandatory updates

2mm wide oil channel

 Check the rear camshaft bearing in either
case half – there should be an oil channel
2mm wide and 2mm deep running from the
rear main bearing oilway to the rear cam
bearing as shown at right.
 If this channel is not present it must be ground
into a case half at this time (only 1 case needs
to be modified – not both).
 Clean the case thoroughly after any such
grinding work.
Rear cam journal in the bottom of the left crankcase

Figure 63 – Rear Cam Journal Oil Feed

Rear of the right hand crankcase, behind the back cylinder

Figure 64 – Fuel Pump Oil Drain

 Check under the fuel pump drive rod for the presence of an oil return hole through the crankcase wall.
 If a hole is not present then position the fuel pump spacer over the stud holes, mark a position near the
bottom of the cavity and drill a 1/8” hole through the crankcase wall as arrowed in the photos above.
Radius each side of the hole and clean away any drilling debris.
5.9.1.2 Optional Updates
 For hydraulic lifter engines the oil return manifolds shown in Figure 52 can be retrofitted. These parts
improve the oil flow from the rocker chamber in the cylinder head back into the sump. Note that to use
these parts shorter pushrod cover tubes are also required.
 Contact Jabiru Aircraft or our local representative for more information
5.9.1.3 Mandatory Discard
 In any case where fretting is found all engine through-bolts and studs must be replaced with new items.
This is because fretting is a sign of stress within the crankshaft assembly components and means that
the through-bolts and studs may have been subjected to excessively high loads and fatigue damage.

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5.9.1.4 Cleaning
 Clean both crankcase halves thoroughly with kerosene. Remove the front and rear oil gallery NPT plugs
from the left hand case and flush the galleries through. Clean out all threaded holes with the correct
size UNC tap then wash and blow out all debris from the holes. Use a scraper made from Perspex or
similar material to remove any sealing compound from the jointing surfaces.
 Blow through all oil galleries and take particular care that absolutely no dirt or debris remains in any part
of the cases. Use a piece of steel wire to push through all oil galleries to check for debris – this is
particularly important if the case has been line bored.
5.9.1.5 Crankcase Inspection and repair

Raised ridge “Pulled up” metal

Figure 65 – Crankcase Fretting

 Inspect the cases for fretting around the main bearing posts. If fretting can be detected (either by
observation and/or by feeling roughness against your fingernail across the affected area – see Figure
65) then it must be corrected by having both case halves surface skimmed and the bearing tunnels
bored to the correct dimensions before return to service.
 If fretting has occurred then a complete set of new crankcase studs must be purchased and fitted during
assembly, and the crankcase dowels must be shortened at one end by 0.5mm, then re-radiused / de-
burred. A detailed explanation of crankcase fretting is included in this manual in Section 12.1.
 Clamp the case halves together using the old studs and nuts with 8mm packers under the nuts, torque
to 30 ft lbs in 3 stages, working from the centre studs out to the front and rear studs, and measure the
main bearing and camshaft bore sizes horizontally and vertically as shown in Figure 66.

Figure 66 – Measuring Crankcase Bearing Tunnel

 The main bearing tunnel must measure in the range of 47.97 to 48.01mm and the camshaft tunnel must
measure in the range of 20.000 to 20.020mm. If the crankcase is not within these tolerances then both
case halves must be surface skimmed and the bearing tunnels line bored to the correct dimensions
before the crankcase can be returned to service. Again note that the target of these measurements is
to get the crank – bearing clearance in the target range. Depending on the measurements of the crank
etc values outside those listed may still be acceptable provided that the clearances are within tolerance.
Crank-main bearing clearances must be from 0.04 – 0.10mm while cam-case clearances need to be
from 0.04 – 0.08mm.

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 The main bearing tunnel in the crankcase should be line bored to 51.976 – 52.00mm for correct bearing
fit up. The cam tunnel is bored to 20.000 – 20.010mm. This job can only be done by competent
machine shop operators.

Figure 67 – Removing Studs and Dowels from Crankcase

 If the case is to be surfaced and line-bored then all dowels and studs must be removed from the
crankcase. Use a collet type stud remover to extract the retained studs from the crankcase. Gentle
application of heat will assist the removal as shown above. Extract the dowels from the lower stud
holes – in Figure 67 an expanding puller is being used to pull the dowels out of the case. Clean the
stud holes with a 3/8” UNC tap and clean and dry the cases.
5.9.1.6 Main Bearings
 Examples of main bearing wear are shown below.
 Note that the use of automotive oils or oil additives has proven to cause very rapid wear in Jabiru
engines. An air-cooled aero engine is operating at higher power settings and significantly higher
temperatures than a car engine – and Jabiru engines hold less oil than a normal automotive engine.
This puts a lot more pressure on the oil and unless the oil is specifically designed for the application it
can break down, leading to rapid wear of the engine.

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 The upper two bearing shells show severe wear. With wear
this severe Babbit material would have been visible in the
element during an oil filter inspection.
 Damage of this sort can be caused by dirty oil, the loss of oil
pressure, use of automotive oil, oil additives or long-term
operation with excessive oil temperatures.

 Uneven wear, with the Babbit material exposed.

 Normal wear – very little visible wear.

Figure 68 – Main Bearings

5.9.2 Hydraulic Valve Lifters

5.9.2.1 Mandatory Updates

 None for engines with solid valve lifters.
5.9.2.2 Mandatory Discard
 Hydraulic valve lifters must be replaced at 1000 hours total time in service.
5.9.2.3 Cleaning – Hydraulic Lifters
 If required, the hydraulic lifters can be dismantled and cleaned quite simply using a solvent such as
kerosene. However, extreme care is needed to make sure that each lifter is re-assembled correctly.
The lifters contain many small parts which must be oriented correctly for the valving of the lifter to work.
Note also that different lifters often have subtly different internal parts. In many cases, as the lifters are
relatively cheap, it will be preferable for the overhauler to fit new parts instead of cleaning the old lifters.
 The base of the inside of the lifter tends to accumulate sludge and must be cleaned if it is to be re-used.
 Lifters must be cleaned and dried thoroughly before re-installation.

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Figure 69 – Hydraulic Lifter (At Top) and Solid Lifter (Lower)

5.9.2.4 Inspection
 If hydraulic lifters are removed for servicing they must be inspected for wear on the camshaft contact
face. Note that the lifters have a slightly convex (bowed outwards) shaped base. A straight edge
placed over the base (Figure 70) should not quite sit flat on the base – a small gap must be visible at
either side. A lifter which has worn flat must be discarded. The lifter must also be replaced is there is
any other adverse wear of the lifter base – such as galling or pitting of the working surface.
 Before installation all hydraulic lifters must be polished around their base as shown below to remove
any burrs and to polish off the sharp corner which can otherwise damage the cam. This is done using a
“Scotch Brite” wheel on a bench grinder or similar – very little material is removed, just enough so that
the corner feels smooth instead of sharp.
 Solid lifters require a careful inspection at full overhaul. The camshaft contact face of the solid lifter is
flat and can be checked for wear using a straight edge.

Polish this corner

around the base
of the lifter

Figure 70 – Hydraulic Lifter Inspection

5.9.3 Camshaft

5.9.3.1 Mandatory updates

 Check the camshaft material (all engines) – if the camshaft is made from a casting (indicated by the
camshaft being hollow) it must be replaced with a current double nitrided billet steel solid lifter camshaft
and new lifters.
 Check the camshaft identification – solid lifter engine camshafts will have no markings around the front
of the cam at all, indicating a solid lifter camshaft, while hydraulic lifter engine camshafts have 2 dots on
the flange and 2 rings around the front of the camshaft to indicate a hydraulic lifter camshaft. The
photos above show a hydraulic lifter (260° duration) camshaft.
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 If the camshaft in your hydraulic lifter has a single ring around the front (285° duration) it must be
replaced with a current 2 ring camshaft and new lifters to suit at overhaul.

Figure 71 – 2-Ring Camshaft

5.9.3.2 Cleaning
 Clean out the 4 threaded holes in the rear flange with a 1/4” UNF tap.
 Clean the camshaft with kerosene and dry.
 Coat with engine oil or other corrosion preventative.
5.9.3.3 Inspection
 Visually inspect the lobes for any abnormal wear patterns and any chipping around the sides of the
lobes. Any chipping or signs of wear through the hardened surface will require a new camshaft. Inspect
the lifters for signs of wear on the face. If replacing the camshaft the lifters must also be replaced.
 The camshaft and the camshaft drive gears must now be inspected for structural integrity with MPI
(Magnetic Particle Inspection).
 The overhauler must be aware that of the different types and combinations of camshafts and lifters
fitted to Jabiru engines over the years currently only two combinations are approved: a solid lifter (zero
ring) cam with solid lifters and a hydraulic lifter (260° duration, 2-ring) cam for hydraulic lifters. Engines
must be updated to a suitable configuration at overhaul.

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5.9.4 Oil pump

5.9.4.1 Mandatory updates

Inlet port. Outlet port. Indentations

1 2 3

Figure 72 – Port Plate Evolution

 Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB004 also refers to this part. The original design for the oil pump port plate
could suffer from cavitation which in turn caused pressure spikes and damage to the oil cooler. During
overhaul old oil pumps must be modified as detailed below or have a new port plate fitted.
 Figure 72 above shows 3 different styles of oil pump port plate.
- Plate #1: This is the original design, with the port plate outline unbroken by indentations.
- Plate #2: This is an intermediate design. At the top of the outlet port and at the bottom of both ports
there are small tapered indentations. Some versions of this plate will only have the larger
indentation at the top of the outlet port, and not the pair at the bottom. Again, this design plate must
be reworked to be equivalent to Plate #3.
- Plate #3: This is the current plate design. The small indentations have been replaced by a large
tapered cut at the top of the inlet port. Changes have also been made to the other side of the plate
(which faces the crank cases) to remove sharp edges & reduce cavitation.
 Plates like Plate #1 & Plate #2 can be modified to be equivalent to Plate #3. Where the plate already
has the indentation on the top of the outlet port, care must be taken to leave at least 2mm between it
and the end of the new cut on the inlet side.

New Cut

Figure 73 – Modified Port Details

 This work can be carried out by hand using a Die Grinder or similar tool. Jabiru Aircraft can provide a
1:1 template if required. This work requires the disassembly of the oil pump and should only be carried
out by an approved person with appropriate skills.

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 Alternatively a new port plate may be fitted.

5.9.4.2 Cleaning
 Wash the pump rotors and housing thoroughly with kerosene and dry.
 Coat the pump rotors with engine oil or other corrosion preventative.
5.9.4.3 Inspection

Figure 74 – Oil Pump Details

 Inspect visually for any signs of wear or damage to the rotor surfaces.
 Visually inspect the woodruff key which drives the pump. It is normal for there to be some light marking
on this part, however significantly marked keys must be replaced.
 Measure the 3 clearances:
1. Housing to outer rotor clearance: 0.05mm to 0.15mm (0.002" to 0.006")
2. Inner rotor to outer rotor clearance: 0.07mm to 0.14mm (0.003" to 0.006")
3. Rotor end clearance: 0.030mm to 0.006mm (0.0015" to 0.003") – use a straightedge across the
housing to measure this clearance as shown in the drawing above right.

 Replace any components that fail to meet

these requirements.
 Note that the inner and outer rotors each
have a machined alignment marking as
shown arrowed in the photo at right. These
alignment markings must both face up when
the rotors are in the housing.
 Note also that the alignment markings will
move in relation to each other as the inner
rotor rotates in relation to the outer rotor.
 Clearance at manufacture is approximately
0.03 – 0.05mm.

Figure 75 – Inspecting Oil Pump

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5.9.5 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
5.9.5.1 Mandatory updates

Figure 76 – Oil Pressure Relief Valve

 Relief poppets manufactured from brass must be replaced with steel items as they can wear at an
accelerated rate.
5.9.5.2 Cleaning
 The oil pressure relief valve assembly is located underneath the oil filter / oil cooler adaptor on the side
of the crankcase as shown in Figure 76.
 Wash the components of the valve thoroughly with kerosene and dry.
5.9.5.3 Inspection
 Visually inspect the poppet for wear. If it has a significant worn ring where it has been sitting against
the washer then the marks must be polished out or the poppet replaced.
 Take note of the number of washers fitted under the relief valve spring – fitting more washers is a
method of adjusting the average oil pressure of the engine – more washers = higher oil pressure. For a
solid lifter engine high oil pressure is not a problem (within the set limits) however a hydraulic lifter
engine needs mid-range oil pressure to operate properly. This will be adjusted during the engine test
run. AN4 type washers are used with 1 being fitted as standard during factory assembly. Up to 3 can
be used – more than 3 will result in coil-binding of the spring and relief valve malfunctions. Valve
function can be checked by depressing the poppet and to ensure it can move off the seating washer.

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5.10 Subassembly C – Pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads

5.10.1 Pistons and cylinders

 Complete overhaul: mandatory replacement of pistons, piston rings, gudgeon pins and piston circlips.
Cylinders may require replacement as after honing if they do not have enough wear left to complete
another cycle. Note that a light, quick hone is generally all that is required.
 Top end overhaul: mandatory replacement of pistons, piston rings and piston circlips.
5.10.1.1 Mandatory updates

107mm

Figure 77 – Measuring Cylinder Length

 Top end overhaul: measure the length of the cylinders and any shims fitted – combined cylinder/shim
length must be a minimum of 107.5mm when measured from the base flange to the top of the bore as
shown above.
 Cylinders which measure 106.0 or 106.5mm (cylinder only – not including any shims etc) must be
replaced with longer cylinders. Alternatively 1.00mm or 0.50mm shims may be cut to suit the base of
the cylinder and fitted between the cylinder and the crankcase. Note that only 1 shim can be fitted to
any barrel – for example fitting 2 off 0.5mm shims to increase the barrel assembly length by 1mm is not
acceptable. This distance is used to set the compression ratio of the engine and short cylinders give
higher compression with reduced detonation tolerance.
WARNING
On no account may cylinders or cylinder / shim assemblies shorter than 107.0mm be used.
5.10.1.2 Cleaning
 Top End Overhaul / Full Overhaul: Pistons are to be replaced.
 If conducting maintenance: clean the pistons in a decarbonising solution. Clean the ring lands out
carefully using a non-metallic scraper – a piece of Perspex is often useful for this task. A piece of
broken piston ring can be used with extreme care but is not recommended because of the damage to
the piston which may result – any other type of metal scraper is discouraged for the same reasons.

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Take care not to scratch the base or sides of the ring lands – this will inhibit ring sealing which may lead
to blow by and other related problems. Wash the pistons with kerosene then soapy water, rinse and dry.
 Clean the cylinders thoroughly with kerosene, dry and apply engine oil or other corrosion protection to
the bores immediately.
 After measuring, if a cylinder is deemed fit for re-use it should be lightly honed. Cylinders that measure
97.66 or larger at mid-bore are generally unfit for re-use.
5.10.1.3 Inspection and repair
 Note that whenever measuring cylinders or pistons measurements must be made both in the line of the
gudgeon and at 90 degrees – as shown in Figure 78 (right). This is because wear of these parts is
usually higher in one orientation than the other.

Figure 78 – Measuring Cylinders & Pistons

 Top End Overhaul / Full OVerhaul: New pistons are to be fitted.
 Measure the cylinder diameters at approximately half stroke; for a top end overhaul they must not
measure more than 97.63mm (MAX) at any point in order to be to be returned to service. A cylinder
which measures smaller than this measurement will give 1 to 2 cycles further use if operated and
maintained correctly. After measuring, check carefully for signs of ovality: measure at 3 equally spaced
intervals around the bore. See also Section 10.5.
 Measure the piston diameter and calculate the clearance between the cylinder wall and the piston: it
must be less than 0.15mm in order for the piston and cylinder combination to be returned to service.
 If the clearance is greater than 0.15mm then new cylinders must be ordered.
 During Other Maintenance: Check the side clearance of the top 2 rings (the gap between the side of
the ring and the ring land on the piston). If the side clearance is greater than 0.10mm then new pistons
must be ordered.
 Note that recent pistons incorporate an increased ring sliding clearance of 0.05mm to 0.10mm. Wire
circlips on the gudgeon pin were also replaced with standard 25mm ID circlips at this time. Currently
new pistons use 23mm internal circlips.
 Measure the cylinder diameters at approximately half stroke; for a full overhaul they must not measure
more than 97.62mm (MAX) at any point in order to be to be returned to service. A cylinder which
measures smaller than this measurement will give 2 cycles further use if operated and maintained
correctly. After measuring, check carefully for signs of ovality: measure at 3 equally spaced intervals
around the bore. See also Section 10.5.
 Measure the piston diameter and calculate the clearance between the cylinder wall and the piston: it
must be less than 0.15mm in order for the piston and cylinder combination to be returned to service.
 If the clearance is greater than 0.15mm then parts must be changed – pistons or cylinders – to obtain
correct clearance.

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 If returning the cylinders to service, bead blast the outer cylinder area (fins and cylinder base) to
remove all old paint and rust, then etch prime and paint with a high-temperature paint.

 The bores must then be lightly honed with a Sunnen

brand MM33-J58 stone or equivalent so that a 30-40°
crosshatch pattern is visible in the bore as shown in
the drawing at right.
 This will allow the new rings to bed in quickly and
minimise oil consumption for the rest of the cycle.
 Run a 5/16” UNF tap through the head bolt threads to
clean any debris out that might cause incorrect torque
readings.
 Wash the cylinder thoroughly with kerosene and then
hot soapy water, rinse, dry and coat the bore with
engine oil or other corrosion protection immediately.

Figure 79 – Cylinder hone Pattern

5.10.2 Cylinder heads

 Complete Overhaul: mandatory replacement of cylinder head bolts, valves and collets.
 Top End Overhaul: mandatory replacement of cylinder head bolts and valve collets.
5.10.2.1 Mandatory updates
 Top end Overhaul: Older cylinder heads should be upgraded to the current “fine fin” model.
5.10.2.2 Cleaning
 Top End Overhaul: Run a 12mm tap through the spark plug threads.
 Clean the cylinder heads: bead blast the combustion chambers and valve seats.
5.10.2.3 Inspection and repair
 Top End Overhaul: Check for cracks between the valve seats and for movement of the valve seats in
the cylinder head. Also check for cracking around the exhaust manifold stud threads. Dye penetrant
testing may be required.
 Figure 80 (right) is a cylinder head in which the cylinder has crushed into the cylinder head. This can
be caused by over-tensioning or operating the engine with too-high CHT’s. This is not acceptable for
re-use as it alters the engines compression ratio.

Figure 80 – Cracking Between Valves, Recessed Cylinder Spigot

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5.10.3 Valves

 Top End Overhaul: Visually inspect each valve for any signs damage: this may include burnt seats,
scoring of the stem or necking of the stem. This is a useful check as it will indicate very poor
maintenance. Valves are replaced at both top end and full overhauls.
 Check that the heads of the valves protrude into the combustion chamber by the amount indicated in
the drawing below – if the heads of the valves are recessed into the roof of the combustion chamber
then new cylinder heads must be fitted. It is recommended that overhaulers do not attempt to replace
the valve seats in the heads as this job requires special tools and extreme temperature differences.
 If refacing is required the inlet and exhaust faces should both be ground to 45°. Both valve and seat
face have a parallel contact of 45° - there is no undercutting.

Figure 81 – Valve Measuring

5.10.3.1 Inspection and repair

Figure 82 – Valve Damage

 Figure 82 shows various types of valve damage. From left to right they are:
1. Valve stem necking caused by the exhaust valve operating for some time with poor sealing. The
exhaust gas leaking past the seat overheated the valve stem with the result as shown.
2. A valve showing burnt residue on the valve seal face and rust on the valve stem from incorrect long
term storage.
3. A non-sealing valve.
4. A badly burnt valve – this has run for many hours, allowing the exhaust gas to burn away the
sealing face.
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5. A failed valve. This can occur due to the valve sticking and being struck by the piston (intake valve)
or by the valve being overheated and cracking (exhaust valve).
WARNING
Damage caused by valve sealing is a progressive process. If caught early the fix will be simple and
cheap – if allowed to develop the repairs can be major and expensive.
 As a part of the daily inspection the engine must be turned over (or “pulled through”) by hand while it is
cold. This allows the operator to feel the compression of each cylinder in turn and assess if any
cylinder is leaking. Tests like this will normally catch a poorly sealing valve before damage becomes
critical.
5.10.4 Valve guides

Check the valve for movement

Figure 83 – Valve Guides

 Top End Overhaul: start by holding each valve partly open and feeling for wear in the guide as shown
at right – there should only be a small amount of up and down (see direction arrow in Figure 83)
movement in the head of the valve.
 Check each valve in this manner.
 Use a micrometer to measure the valve stems and the valve guide bores and calculate the clearance: it
must be less than 0.10mm on inlet valves and less than 0.12mm on exhaust valves. If the clearance is
greater than this then new valve guides must be purchased and fitted.
 Typically a valve guide bore that measures 7.08mm or greater will need replacing.
 Note that the values given above are maximums – there is no point returning a cylinder head to service
if it has valve guides already worn close to the maximum allowable – before the engine has completed
its next cycle the guides will be unserviceable. Refer also to Section 12 for details.
 It is unusual for guides to need to be replaced after 1 cycle however it can happen – usually caused by
the operating or maintenance regimes of the engine during its life.

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Figure 84 – Measure Guide Wear (Telescopic Gauge Left & Middle, Go-No-Go Gauge Right)
 An alternate method for measuring valve guides is to use a Go- No Go gauge as shown in Figure 84.
The gauges must be machined very accurately to the required size. Gauges sizes of 7.04, 7.05, 7.06,
7.07mm etc are recommended. Figure 14 also shows these tools.
 We strongly recommend having a specialist fit the new valve guides.
 Heat the cylinder head evenly (using an oven or other uniform heat source) until the old guides can be
driven out easily.
 If the head is not heated sufficiently it is possible that some metal may be picked up when the old
guides are driven out, so aim to achieve a temperature of approximately 150°C for this operation.
 Once the old guides have been removed allow the head to cool naturally before sizing the holes to fit
the new guides.
 Ream the valve guide holes out carefully if required until a 0.05mm interference fit is obtained and then
heat the head again while cooling the guides in a plastic bag in the freezer for at least an hour. Then,
working quickly, drive each guide home using a suitable tool with the head supported on an inclined
base, all as shown in Figure 83.
 Make sure that the oil hole in each guide is facing up when fitted.
 Typically reaming the guide bore to 7.04 - 7.05mm will provide good clearance with new valves.
 If new valve guides are fitted then the valve seats will need to be recut.

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5.10.5 Valve seats

 Top end overhaul: apply bearing blue to the valve and rotate the valve against the valve seat using
hand pressure only. Remove the valve and inspect for sealing between the valve and the seat – if there
is not a uniform seal of between 0.8 and 1.0mm in width then the seats will need to be cut and the
valves may also need to be refaced.
 Valve seats are cut at 45 degrees for the actual seat and then under and over cut at 30 and 60 degrees
as required to obtain a seat width of between 0.8 and 1.0mm in width. In general, try to cut only the
minimum amount from each seat in order to extend the life of cylinder heads.

Figure 85 – Valve Seat Geometry

5.10.5.1 Inspection and repair

Figure 86 – Recessed Valve Seat, Valve Being Cut

 The valve face must protrude at least 0.6mm (inlet) or 1.0mm (exhaust) from the face of the combustion
chamber.
 Figure 86 (left) shows a valve fitted to a recessed seat. This assembly is unserviceable. To avoid this,
valve seats must be cut as lightly as possible.
 Figure 86 (2 right pictures, above) shows a valve / valve seat being cut using a hand grinder and valve
lapping paste on the sealing face.
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 After cutting the seal of the valves must be checked using a vacuum tester. This can be done without
fitting the valve springs as the vacuum which is applied in this test holds the valve against the seat.
Figure 87 shows a vacuum test rig. This system connects to the workshop’s compressed air supply
and uses a venturi effect within the silver box (right) to generate a partial vacuum. A fitting must be
made to connect the vacuum tube to the cylinder head – we use a layer of insertion rubber to seal
between the metal fitting and the cylinder head. Once operating the vacuum is assessed via a gauge.
If the valve achieves 25inhg or less then the valve must be cut against the seat to improve the seal.
Again, remember that the seats and valves must be cut as little as possible.
 Alternatively the seal can be checked using bearing blue, assessment of the lapping marks or by using
liquids to look for leaks. Vacuum is the preferred method as it is fast, clean and accurate. The unit
pictured below used compressed air to generate a vacuum and is manufactured by SMC, P/No. ZH13B.

Figure 87 – Vacuum Test Rig

 If the valve seats are badly worn or recessed into the cylinder head then a new cylinder head must be
fitted or new seats must be fitted to the old head. However, replacing the valve seats is a specialist
task which we recommend that overhaulers do not attempt as it requires special tools and extreme
temperature differences.
 Note that the hydraulic valve lifters have an internal piston with approximately 4.0mm of total travel -
±2.0mm from the original set position. This allows these engines to automatically adjust for up to this
amount of variation in the valve train. Variations larger than this can lead to incorrect valve actuation
and engine damage. Valve recession, cylinder head recession and similar factors all affect this
measurement and must be monitored carefully during overhaul. Shorter length pushrods are available
for hydraulic lifter engines to address this, however they are normally not required if the engine is
overhauled using the guidelines given within this manual. Note that fitting shims to the engine will have
the same effect on the lifter as using a shorter pushrod – i.e. the piston in the lifter will run higher in the
bore. Accordingly the effect of using shorter pushrods can also be gained by fitting longer cylinders or
cylinder shims. Normal valve tip to rocker clearance with lifter fully bled is around 1.8 / 1.9mm. With
later shortened pushrods of 215mm, add 1.0mm to above dimensions.

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5.10.6 Valve Springs & Pushrods

 Complete Overhaul: mandatory replacement of valve springs

5.10.6.1 Mandatory updates
 The valve springs used for hydraulic lifter engines are different to those used in solid lifter engines.
Note that the spring designed for the hydraulic lifter engine can also be used on solid lifter engines.
 Pushrods are different lengths for hydraulic and solid lifter engines.
5.10.6.2 Inspection and repair
 Top End Overhaul: Measure the valve spring lengths as shown in Figure 88 – each spring must
measure 39.5mm or longer to be returned to service for a solid lifter engine or 38mm or longer for a
hydraulic lifter engine. If any springs are shorter than this then order a complete new set of valve
springs – if a few are short then tension will be down for all springs.

Figure 88 – Valve Springs, Pushrods

 Check the pushrods for straightness: use vee blocks & dial gauge or check by rolling the rods along a
piece of thick flat glass. Check the pushrod ends for signs of wear or damage. The photo above-middle
shows a badly worn pushrod end on the left compared to a good pushrod end on the right. Replace any
bent or damaged pushrods. Solid lifter engines use a 212mm long rod while hydraulic lifter engines use
a 215mm or 216mm rod. The 215mm type is recommended for standard use as it allows greater
tolerance to wear in the valve train.
 Later engines use hollow pushrods to lubricate the rocker gear – these are also 215mm long (Figure 88,
right).
 Check the pushrod cover tubes for straightness and smoothness: during final assembly these slide
through the O rings in the cylinder heads and any roughness may rip the O rings, so this would be a
very good time to polish the outside of each pushrod tube and replace any bent or damaged tubes.
 Pushrod tubes must be checked for wear at the O ring seal (Figure 89). Wear or damage here will
cause oil leaks and must be polished out or the tube replaced.

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Figure 89 – Pushrod Tube End

5.10.7 Rockers

5.10.7.1 Inspection and repair

Oil hole in bush

Split joint Bush

Rocker arm

Figure 90 – Fitting Rocker Bush

 Measure the rocker shafts and the rocker bushes and calculate the clearance: there must be no more
than 0.10mm for a top end overhaul. Bushes are replaced during a full overhaul. If the clearance is
greater that this limit then new rocker bushes must be ordered.
 Use a hand press to push the old bushes out with the new bushes, making sure that the split joint in
each bush is oriented towards the top of the rocker as shown in Figure 90 (left). Typically the inner size
of fresh bushes is around 12.06mm.
 Note that for engines using the hollow pushrod oil feed there must be an oil hole in the rocker bush as
shown in Figure 90 (right). If this hole is not present rapid wear of the bush will occur.
 Push the new bushes completely into each rocker – the width of the bush determines the amount of end
float for the rocker.
 Rocker shafts must be inspected for serviceability. Check for scoring etc – slight imperfections can be
polished out – larger damage requires the replacement of the shaft. Shafts measure 11.98mm when
new. If using a shaft with slight wear the shaft can be inserted into the head from the other direction
which places the worn section on top of the shaft where it will not wear anymore or affect rocker
operation.

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 In all engines the rocker end which presses against the valve stem must be checked for wear. In some
cases this face may require polishing to remove defects.
 For engines using the hollow pushrod lubrication system the valve rockers are equipped with an oilway
running from the pushrod socket to the tip of the rocker (see Figure 91). This oilway also feeds into a
groove in the bush installation bore. At overhaul or when new parts are fitted these oilways must be
inspected visually and using a fine probe (such as a 1.0mm drill bit) to ensure they are open and free of
obstructions. After probing blow the oilways out with compressed air to shift any debris.
 In solid valve lifter engines the rocker adjusters & lock nuts must also be examined & assessed for wear

Oilway Oilway

Figure 91 – Solid VS Hollow Valve Rockers

5.11 Subassembly D – Sump & Induction Manifold
5.11.1 Sump

5.11.1.1 Mandatory Updates

Oil temperature
sensor

Oil drain

New 2200 sump Old 2200 sump

Figure 92 – 2200 Engine Sumps

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 2200 engines only: check the sump type – the older, finned sump is smaller, while the new, larger sump
has no fins. If you have a finned sump on a 2200 hydraulic lifter engine then you must order the current
model, larger sump. This will reduce crankcase pressure and excessive blow-by of engine oil into the
overflow bottle. Either sump may be used on a solid lifter engine. Note that although the sump volume
was increased the oil capacity stayed the same. Different oil cooler mounting brackets are required for
each sump.
 3300 engines: no mandatory updates apply; there is only one type of 3300 sump.
5.11.1.2 Cleaning
 Remove drain plug and temperature sensor and clean threads. Use a scraper made from Perspex or
similar material to remove any sealing compound from the jointing surfaces.
Clean the sump with kerosene and dry. Blow out all holes.
5.11.1.3 Inspection And Repair
 Inspect the sump for any signs of cracking around the bolt holes on the flange, and check the threads in
the drain and temperature sensor mounting holes.
 Check your dipstick length using the following chart and adjust as required.
 Measure from the top of the dipstick handle to the Full and Low marks.
2200 Old Sump 2200 New Sump 3300
Full mark 280mm 315mm 280mm
Low mark 295mm 330mm 295mm

5.11.2 Induction Manifold

5.11.2.1 Mandatory Updates

 There are no mandatory updates to the induction manifold assembly.
5.11.2.2 Optional Updates
 2200 engines only: Early 2200 engines had the induction manifold cast as part of the sump and were
equipped with a 32mm carburettor. It is recommended to upgrade to a new sump & 40mm carburettor
at overhaul.
 3300 engines only: Recent 3300 engines are equipped with a “Series III” induction manifold assembly.
This system incorporates two round diffusers into the manifold body and uses different angles and
shapes for the induction pipes themselves. It is optional to upgrade 3300 engines to this configuration
at overhaul.
5.11.2.3 Cleaning
 Disassemble and wash. Note that to remove the Loctite sealing compound it may be necessary to use
a plastic scraper and / or scouring pad.
5.11.2.4 Inspection And Repair
 Visually inspect.
5.12 Subassembly E – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator
5.12.1 Ignition Coils & Alternator

5.12.1.1 Mandatory Updates

 Flywheel – must be dowelled to the crankshaft with 6mm dowels and 5/16” or 3/8” (not ¼”) cap screws
– refer to Subassembly A (Section 5.8) for details of this modification. Note that early “Starfish” type
flywheel used 20mm long dowels while the previous assembly and the current version “Starfish” use
24mm.
5.12.1.2 Cleaning
 Clean the flywheel with kerosene and dry.

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 Wipe all electrical components with a soft cloth; use a brush if necessary to dislodge dust from each
unit. Do not use chemical cleaners on any electrical components.
5.12.1.3 Inspection And Repair
 Inspect the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear for chipped teeth: if any teeth are chipped or
missing then a new gear must be ordered. The ring gear may have either 99 or 101 teeth – you must
specify the exact tooth count when reordering either gear. Note also that the engine backing plate is
specific for each ring gear – i.e. a 99-tooth-compatible backing plate must be used with a 99 tooth ring
gear and vice versa for a 101 tooth part.

Figure 93 – Magnet Tests

 Magneto and alternator magnets should now be tested using a prop bolt attached to a spring balance
as shown above: place the bolt on each magnet in turn and record the tension required to pull the bolt
free from the magnet. It should require 1.5 to 2.5 kg in each case.
 Magnets that are weaker than this must be replaced. When replacing magnets the North (N) pole must
be oriented outwards on the flywheel. It is very rare for magnets to lose their strength but it can happen
if the magnets are overheated or subject to an impact.

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Figure 94 – Ignition Coil Tests

 Ignition coil primary resistance: use a multimeter to measure the primary resistance (from the earth
terminal to the iron core as shown above). It should be 0.8 Ω to 1.0 Ω for Honda coils and 1.7 Ω to 1.8
Ω for Jabiru coils.
 Ignition coil secondary resistance: use a multimeter to measure the secondary resistance (from the high
tension lead to the iron core as shown above) it should be between 5.9 KΩ to 7.1 KΩ for Honda coils
and 18 KΩ to 30 KΩ for Jabiru coils.
 Alternator resistance: use a multimeter to measure the resistance of the windings, which should be
between 0.4Ω to 1.1 Ω. Resistance to ground should be infinite.
 Replace any units that fail to meet these values.
 Visually inspect the alternator for signs of burning, rubbing, chafing or other damage. Replace if
damage is found. Disassembly is only required if damage is found.
 In particular inspect the connectors on the output wires from the alternator. If there are indications of
excess heat these connectors must be removed and new, high-quality insulated female connectors
fitted. Ensure the new connectors are a tight fit when test-assembled with a male connector.

Figure 95 – Different Ignition Coil Models (Honda on Left, Jabiru on Right).

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5.12.2 Starter Motor

5.12.2.1 Mandatory Updates

 Older (Black) starter motors were less powerful. It is recommended that these be replaced at overhaul.

Figure 96 – Starter Motor Old & New

5.12.2.2 Cleaning
 Clean and wash all parts in solvent except the motor. Clean the motor by wiping with a clean rag to
remove dust and metal particles. Clean the commutator with a soft brush and a fast drying solvent
(Figure 98, left).
5.12.2.3 Inspection And Repair
 Check commutator for wear, if you are not experienced in this field then seek a suitable qualified person
to check the commutator for serviceability.
 Check brushes for wear, if you are not experienced in this field then seek a suitable qualified person to
check the brushes for serviceability, replace if they are less than 10 mm long.
 Check bendix gear for chipped or missing teeth, and that the clutch slides freely on the shaft, replace if
necessary.
 Check the ball bearings on the motor rotor for serviceability, replace if necessary (Figure 98, right),
using a suitable puller to remove the old part.
 Check the bushes at each end of the clutch and bendix gear for wear and replace as required, lubricate
the bushes with grease.

Figure 97 – Typical Disassembled Starter Motor

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Figure 98 – Starter Motor Overhauling

5.12.3 Engine Mount Plate

5.12.3.1 Mandatory Updates

 As noted above, engine mount plates are specific to the flywheel ring gear used – there are 99 and 101
tooth versions of the plate to suit the different gears. Parts must be matched on assembly.
 Note that the 2200 mount plate is shorter (vertically) than the 3300 plate.
5.12.3.2 Inspection And Repair

Figure 99 – Checking Engine Mount Plate Trueness

 Check to ensure the plate being inspected is suitable for use on the engine – matching the ring gear
and the engine model.
 Using a straight edge, carefully check the plate in both directions for trueness. Often an engine which
has been in an accident or had a severe propeller strike will be bent. Figure 99 refers

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5.13 Subassembly F – Gear case and distributors

5.13.1 Gear Case & Distributors

Broached cutaway
Distributor gear

Figure 100 – Distributor Gears & Case

5.13.1.1 Mandatory Updates
 Check the inner boss of the main timing gear case around the distributor drives for a broached cutaway
as shown arrowed in yellow above left. If this cutaway is not present it must be ground into the case
before it can be returned to service. Use a Dremel tool with a cutting burr or a hand file to make the
cutaway as shown above left: it should measure 12mm wide and 3mm deep when complete. This must
be done for both distributors.
5.13.1.2 Cleaning
 Scrape all gasket material from the timing case flange with a Perspex scraper.
 Check that all threads are clean – use a tap if necessary.
 Clean all components thoroughly with kerosene and dry.
5.13.1.3 Inspection And Repair
 Check the rivets that hold the distributor gears to the shafts as shown above right and replace any that
are loose with new 3/16” x 5/16” Monel rivets, taking care to drive the pin out of the centre of the rivet
on completion of fitting.
 Check gears and gear teeth for any marks or scoring.
 Check the shafts for corrosion and seal marking and polish as required. Measure the distributor shaft to
bearing clearance: it must be less than 0.10mm in order to be returned to service.
 If deep score marks (from the seal) are present (as shown in Figure 100 – right) the shaft must be
replaced.
 Check the interior of the distributor cap, looking for cracks, corrosion and making sure that the carbon
brush in the centre of the cap is fitted and in good condition.
 Check the high-tension leads and replace any which have chafing or other damage. Damage needing
replacement is rare, however chafing must be guarded against carefully.
 Check the fit of the high-tension lead caps onto the distributor and spark plugs. Visually check the
metal contacts inside the caps. If the fit is loose or if the contact is visibly damaged as shown in Figure
101 then a screwdriver or similar must be used to re-shape the contact (it should be round) and to re-
size it for a better fit – for a spark plug the diameter of the contact needs to be reduced to tighten while
for a distributor cap it needs to be expanded. Each cap should fit with a clear “click” as it connects to the
distributor cap or spark plug.

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Figure 101 – Adjusting High Tension Lead Caps

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5.14 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump And Carburettor

5.14.1 Carburettor

5.14.1.1 Mandatory Updates

 Check the carburettor for current tuning and jetting using the table below:

NEEDLE MAIN IDLE

NEEDLE
JET JET JET
2.68 Std circlip
32mm
2.70 2.35 0.45 2nd from
Bing
2.72 bottom

SOLID 2.76 2.50 0.35 Std circlip

40mm
LIFTER 2.78 2.55 2nd from
Bing
2200 2.80 0.45 bottom

40mm 2.25 Economy

2.80 0.45
Economy 2.35 needle

40mm
HYDRAULIC Economy
2.90 2.45 0.45 Swelled type

0.35 Std circlip

40mm
2.80 2.80 2nd from
Bing
0.45 bottom
SOLID
LIFTER 0.35
40mm Economy
2.85 2.55
3300 Economy needle
0.45

0.35 Std circlip

40mm 2.85 2.55 2nd from
HYDRAULIC Economy 2.90 2.60 bottom
0.45 Swelled type
 Order any replacement parts required to achieve current carburettor tuning standards.
 Refer also to Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB018. In some applications non-standard jets will be required
and are acceptable if their use is based on proper testing.
 To improve cold starting the choke jet may be enlarged. Drilling to 1.2mm is recommended for
Australian applications. The choke jet is located in the bowl as shown in Figure 102 (left).
 To improve the engine’s idle the idle jet port must be drilled out to 1.6mm. This is done at the factory
during assembly but is worth checking at overhaul. Figure 102 (right) shows the drilling being done by
hand. Note the air nozzle blowing into the idle jet to force the aluminium shavings from the drill out of
the carburettor.
 New fuel hose must be fitted.
 The float bowl needle seat must be checked. 3300 engines use a 2.4mm diameter, specially shaped
orifice in this part while the 2200 engine uses 2.0mm – though the 2.4mm seat is also acceptable for
2200 applications. Figure 28 shows the tools needed to change the seat which is located in the
carburettor body above the float needle. As noted at Figure 28, if the seat is to be changed a tap is
used to remove the old part and a special nylon drift used to install the new. More details of this
process are included in Section Figure 143.

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Choke jet fitted at base of bowl Air nozzle

Tang for
adjusting
float level

Figure 102 – Carburettor Updates

5.14.1.2 Cleaning
 On initial disassembly, check for contamination like that shown in Figure 102 (left). Contamination like
this will be an early indicator for increased wear in the engine and will warn the overhauler to check
thoroughly for wear on parts like cylinders.
 The carburettor exterior can be cleaned using kerosene, then washed with water and air dried.
 The carburettor interior can be cleaned using a carburettor cleaner aerosol – with the exception of the
diaphragm. The diaphragm can be carefully washed using warm soapy water.
 Blow out all passageways using compressed air.
5.14.1.3 Inspection and repair

Remove cap screws

Figure 103 – Disassembling Carburettor #1

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Idle jet

Idle screw

Choke Jet Tube Main/Needle Jets

Figure 104 – Disassembling Carburettor #2

 Remove the upper cap of the carburettor and inspect the rubber diaphragm for any cracking, perishing
or other damage. Hold the diaphragm up to a strong light and carefully stretching each section in turn.
If any leaks are found then a new diaphragm must be ordered. Lift the slide and diaphragm assembly
out of the carburettor body, remove the needle (using a flat-bladed screwdriver, Figure 104 left) and
inspect the condition of the parts, checking the needle for wear and to determine if it is the current
design.
 Remove the float bowl, floats, needle valve and jets. Hold each jet up to the light to check that it is
clean. Particularly check for varnish which can form inside the jet, reducing its internal size. This
varnish can normally be removed easily using an aerosol carburettor cleaner. Do not use drills or wire
to clean jets as this can alter their internal size and affect the engine tuning.

Needle Main Jet

Jet

Atomiser Jet Washer

Carrier

Figure 105 – Carburettor Jets & Diaphragm

 During re-assembly ensure that the atomiser, needle jet, jet carrier, washer and main jet are installed in
the correct orientation and correct order as shown in Figure 105 (left). Also ensure that the tag on the
diaphragm is aligned and fitted correctly to the socket in the carburettor body as shown in Figure 105
(right)
 Check the idle mixture screw. Screw fully in then screw it out 1 turn for 2200 and 3300 engines. The
idle screw is shown in Figure 104.
 The float level must be set at 11-13mm down from the lip of the bowl. Adjust the brass tang of the float
as required. An alternate setting method is to turn the electric fuel pump on and lift the floats, noting at
what float height the flow cuts off.
 Carefully check the condition of the rubber coupling between the carburettor and the engine.
Particularly on installations where a “pod” filter is used this coupling can crack – and the cracks can be
hard to spot.
 Set the throttle butterfly idle stop so that the butterfly is just cracked. This setting will then need to be
confirmed during the engine test run.

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5.14.2 Fuel Pump

5.14.2.1 Inspection & Repair

 Top End Overhaul: check fuel pump diaphragms and gaskets, replace as required.
 Complete Overhaul: replace fuel pump and gaskets complete.
 Two different fuel pumps have been used on Jabiru Engines – as shown in Figure 106. Note the hose
fitting on the top of the pump is a separate, brass item for the Type 1 pump while the equivalent fitting
on the Type 2 pump is cast in place. Both pumps are driven by pushrods acting from a special lobe of
the camshaft, however the Type 2 pump requires a different length pushrod to the Type 1: the Type 2
pushrod is 74.8mm long compared to 72.8mm for the Type 1.
 Wherever a Type 1 pump is replaced with a Type 2 the pump pushrod must also be replaced.

Top fitting

Figure 106 – Fuel Pumps (Type 1 on Left, Type 2 on Right)

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6 Assembly – Top-End Overhaul

6.1 General
 Those parts which must be replaced during a top end overhaul are detailed in Section 5.2
 Those parts of an engine which have been disassembled for a Top-End overhaul are to be assembled
in accordance with the details given in the full overhaul assembly part of this manual.
 Special top end overhaul build sheets are given in Section 9.
6.2 Engine Through-Bolts
 As a pre-emptive test the engine through-bolts must be checked as detailed in Section 4.4.2. If fretting
is suspected it may be necessary to fully strip the engine to have the cases “decked” and line-bored.
Note that fretting can lead to failures of the engine through bolts and engine stoppage – so suspected
case fretting must be taken seriously.
6.3 Fuel Pump
 For a top end overhaul the fuel pump must be inspected.
 Measure the push rod which drives the pump from the camshaft. It must be between 72.3 and 72.8mm
long and the ends must be in good condition – no excess wear, scoring etc.
 Remove the cap of the pump and visually check that the internal parts are in good condition – no tears
or cracking in the diaphragms or rust on the spring. Re-assemble.
 Pre-lube the pushrod using a small amount of grease.
 New gaskets must be used when re-fitting the pump. All joints must have 1 face coated with Loctite
515 selant.
 Apply Loctite 243 to the 5/16 x 1 1/4” cap screws and tighten to 18lb.ft.
 Assemble the connecting rods, cylinders, piston and cylinder head assemblies in accordance with the
full overhaul procedures detailed in Section 7 below.

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7 Assembly – Full Overhaul

 Once all parts have been inspected and all required new parts have been obtained then the assembly
process can begin.
 The process described here will be to complete each subassembly stage first and then the final stage
will be described in Subassembly H – Final assembly (Section 7.8), where each of the subassemblies
will be combined to form the complete overhauled engine.
 Remember that for a Jabiru Engine it is required that at certain stages of the assembly a second person
check the work and sign the build sheet to verify that it has been done correctly.
 Prior to starting the assembly process, take the time to thoroughly clean your work area – wash the
workbench and engine stand down, clean all of your tools and make sure that you have everything that
will be required before starting work.
 Check the engine configuration against Section 12 for mandatory updates.
 Keep your work area sealed against dust and dirt ingress and cover all work in progress with a clean
cloth or seal in a plastic bag between operations.

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7.1 Subassembly A – Crankshaft, propeller flange and connecting rods

7.1.1 Crankshaft, propeller flange

 Before beginning assembly ensure that the crank and propeller flange have been checked for run-out
(see Section 4.4.1).
 Fit the 3 welch plugs to the crankshaft. All of the welch plugs should expanded slightly before fitting and
then the plugs and the areas in the crankshaft where they will be fitted must be cleaned with Loctite
7471 cure accelerator and then have a few drops of Loctite 620 Retainer applied around the inside of
the crankshaft and the outside of the plug before each plug is fitted.
 Cleanliness is essential when using Loctite!

#1

Figure 107 – Crankshaft Painting, Degree Wheel

 Start with the front 7/8” plug, located at the back of the front double main bearing, driving the plug in
from the rear, then the rear 7/8” plug at the back of the crankshaft and finally the 28mm front plug
located at the very front of the crankshaft – tap each plug squarely into place using a suitable sized drift
or punch: a very long 3/8” drive extension can be used for the front 7/8” plug. The front and rear welch
plugs should be tapped ¼” in from the face of the crankshaft, so that their outside lip sits about 1mm in
from the face of the crank.
 Mask the oil seal bearing surface on the front of the crankshaft and paint the front end of the crankshaft
with a suitable paint (Figure 107 Left – note masking tape visible on seal face). Paint the propeller
flange at the same time. When painting these parts always take care not to paint any mating faces.
 Fit the propeller flange temporarily and mount the crankshaft vertically to the workbench/engine stand
on top of a degree wheel, with the #1 big end journal pointing at the 90 degree before top dead centre
(BTDC) mark on the degree wheel as shown at Figure 107, (right). i.e. set up so that TDC faces the
assembler’s chest and #1 big end points to the left.
 Note that the propeller flange will be finally fitted after the front crankshaft seal housing has been fitted
when the engine is removed from the workbench/engine stand.

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7.1.2 Connecting rods

Blue the back of the shells Torque the big end cap screws

Figure 108 – Blueing Bearings, Assembling Rods

 Apply bearing blue to the back of the big end shells and fit them to the rods, hold the connecting rod in
the padded jaws of a vice and tighten the cap screws to 18 ft lb in 2 stages.
 Loosen one big end cap screw then measure the bearing crush as the gap between the other side of
the rod and the bearing cap with a feeler gauge. Bearing crush should be in the range of 0.05mm to
0.10mm typically. If the bearing crush is greater then it can be corrected by carefully sanding the ends
of the bearing shells on a sheet of 600 grit sandpaper laid on a flat surface and then rechecking.
Remember that altering bearing crush will also alter the big end size slightly, so it must be re-measured
after adjusting the crush. Also note that the critical parameter to be considered is the bearing-crank
clearance. In most cases it is best to check the clearances first and then confirm acceptable crush.

Measure the bearing crush Measure the big end size

Figure 109 – Measuring Connecting Rods

 Retighten the cap screws to 18 ft lb then measure and record the big end size of each connecting rod
and each big end journal. Calculate the big end bearing clearance and then consider moving the
connecting rods around until you get a uniform clearance in the range 0.04 to 0.06mm for each
connecting rod/big end journal combination. Record the values. A typical crankshaft journal will
measure around 45.00mm, giving a typical big end bearing inner diameter of 45.04 – 45.06mm. Again
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the clearance between bearing and journal is the critical thing and must be in the range 0.04 to
0.06mm. If the clearance is too large then in some cases the bearing can be carefully sand by rubbing
the ends of the bearing shells on a sheet of 600 grit sandpaper laid on a flat surface – though bearing
crush must be maintained. If the clearance is too small a different shell or rod may be tried which gives
a better fit.
WARNING
It is imperative that these tolerances are achieved.
 Mark each connecting rod with the journal/cylinder
number for later refitting. Remember that oil pressure is
directly controlled by the sum of the bearing clearances,
so take the extra time to obtain uniform clearances
across all connecting rod/big end journal combinations.
 Remove the bearing shells and check the backs for
contact – there must be at least 90% surface contact
between the back of the bearing shell and the
connecting rod.
 Check the clearance of the gudgeon pins in the small
end of each connecting rod. It may be necessary to
polish the small end hole with a polishing burr in a
Dremel tool or similar to get a smooth hand fit for each
gudgeon pin. Clean the small end of the connecting rod
and the gudgeon pin thoroughly after any polishing
operations.
 Care must be taken that the fit does not become too Polish the little end to fit
loose.
Figure 110 – Polishing Little End
 Clean the bearing shells and connecting rods carefully before final fitting. Clean the cap screws and the
threads in the bearing caps using a 5/16” tap, then Loctite 7471 cure accelerator and allow to dry.
 When new, connecting rods are engraved with their weight. While it is desirable to match the weights
of all moving parts in an engine, in this case the differences between parts is small enough to be
disregaded. Exceptions to this rule are when a partial set of pistons are to be fitted – i.e. 1 new piston
to an engine. In this case the weight of the new piston must be compared to to the weight of the
existing pistons.
7.1.3 Assemble

Fit the connecting rod Check for ease of rotation

Figure 111 – Fit Connecting Rods

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 Fit the bearing shells to each connecting rod and it’s respective bearing cap: apply a smear of Nulon
L90 to the bearing surface and the journal and fit the rod and bearing cap to the crankshaft with the
dowel side of the connecting rod facing towards the front of the engine. Engine oil should also be
applied to the connection.
 Press the rod and the bearing cap together by hand or gently with a pair of multigrips. This must be
done to seal the connection between cap and rod – if the cap is not fitted against the rod when Loctite is
applied to the threads then a small amount of the retaining compound can find its way between the
mating surfaces, holding them slightly apart and altering the fit of the rod to the crank. This can lead to
excess clearance between the rod and crank – which is not acceptable.
 Apply a smear of Loctite 620 Retainer to the first 3 threads of each cap screw and the first 3 threads in
the bearing cap then fit each pair of cap screws and tighten initially to 10 ft lbs then to 18 ft lbs. Perform
a final check for ease of rotation: the connecting rod should move smoothly around the big end journal.
 If it does not rotate freely then the rod should be removed and inspected. Scuffing of the bearing
surfaces near the join between cap and rod will require that the connecting rod can be fully
disassembled and the big end polished in the areas adjacent to the join between rod and cap. If there
is no particular scuffing pattern then the crankshaft journal should be polished before refitting the rod
with new cap screws and retesting. In cases like this also check that the crank journal remains round.
 Wipe away any excess Loctite from the end of the cap screws when fitting is complete. Note that any
excess Loctite left on these parts can harden, then break free and be carried to the oil pressure relief
valve, causing oil pressure problems later.
WARNING
Loctite and other compounds can cure quickly at times. Overhaulers must work steadily to ensure
all treated connections are tightened fully before the compound cures.
 Recheck the torque for each cap screw before fitting the next connecting rod.
 If the crankshaft and connecting rods assembly will be left exposed for more than an hour or so the
entire assembly should be oiled lightly and covered with a plastic bag or wrapped with a clean cloth to
prevent corrosion or dirt from taking hold.

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7.2 Subassembly B – Crankcase and camshaft

7.2.1 Crankcase

Short front crankcase studs: 52mm min Long front and rear crankcase studs: 95mm min

Figure 112 – Crankcase Assembly Preparation

 Lubricate and fit the O rings to the bottom main bearing stud holes (arrowed in Figure 112 - left) and
then fit the front and rear crankcase studs using Loctite 620 Retainer: clean and prime the threads first
using Loctite 7471 cure accelerator. Use a collet type stud tool to screw the 2 short front crankcase
studs to a free length of 52mm and the 2 long front and the 2 rear crankcase studs to a free length of
95mm as shown in Figure 112. Note: Later longer studs are positioned 54mm and 97mm free length
above the crankcase join.
 Fit the hollow dowels to one crankcase half in the positions arrowed above. These dowels must be
removed at overhaul to replace the sealing O-Rings, if they are damaged or if the case needs to be
surfaced & line bored. It is vital that poorly fitted dowels are not used at the crankcase join – if the
dowels can be pushed in by hand then they are too loose. The correct fit it a light “tap” fit using a soft
hammer. Oversize dowels are available to ensure a snug fit. These are identified by “dots” machined
into them as shown in Figure 113 – the standard size has no dots then the size increases progressively
up to the 3-dot dowel which is the largest size available. Experience in Australia has shown that 1-dot
dowels are suitable for most overhauled engines with 2-dot and 3-dot parts being used very
occasionally.

Figure 113 – Crankcase Dowels

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Case clamping equipment

Bearing blue to joining

surfaces

Figure 114 – Crankcase Clamping Preparation

 Apply bearing blue to one joining surface of a crankcase half and under the main bearing shells, fit the
dowels and main bearing shells and fit the crankcase halves together.
 The oil filler tube is fitted to the right crankcase now or later during final assembly.
 Clamp the case halves using the old studs and nuts with 8mm packers under the nuts. Torque to the
value given in Table 52 (as appropriate to the bolt size) in 3 stages, working from the centre studs out to
the front and rear studs. Measure the main bearing bore size with the new main bearing shells in place.
 The bore size with the new main bearing shells in place should be in the range 47.97 to 48.00mm
when measured directly across between the case halves.
 The diameter of the main crankshaft journals subtracted from this bearing inner diameter gives the
bearing clearance. Clearances up to 0.10mm are acceptable, less than 0.035 are too tight.
 Disassemble the case halves & check for 90% surface contact on the back of the bearing shells &
across all jointing surfaces. Clean off the bearing blue with some kerosene or suitable solvent on a
clean cloth & refit the bearing shells to the main bearing bores. Apply a light coating of oil to the shells.

Thrust bearing Thrust bearing fitted to case

Figure 115 – Fitting Thrust Bearings

 Fit the thrust washers to the machined positions either side of the second front main bearing: use some
general purpose grease to hold them in place.

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 Offer one half of the crankcase up to the crankshaft.

Fit a dial gauge on a magnetic base to the top of the
crankshaft and measure the end float of the
crankcase half on the crankshaft by moving the
crankcase half up and down by hand. End float
should measure less than 0.80mm in most cases –
0.25mm is typical. Record the value (alternatively
feeler gauges may be used). Remove the case from
the crankshaft and set aside until final assembly. Fit
the oil pickup tube O ring to the crankcase, then fit
the oil pickup tube from the front of the case. The oil
strainer housing is then Loctited to the pickup tube
using Loctite 620. Note that the strainer must face
forwards / down as shown. Figure 116 – Fitting Oil Pickup Tube
 Fit solid lifters to the lifter bores in the case, lubricating each lifter stem and holding each lifter in place
with a small amount of grease under the head. The camshaft will hold the solid lifters in one half of the
case in place during fitting. Once the case is joined it is impossible to fit or remove solid lifters.
Lubricate the base of the lifters and the cam lobes using moly grease or cam honey. This prevents
damage during initial starting of the engine.
 Hydraulic lifters will be fitted later in the final assembly process as they can be fitted from outside the
case.

Measure crankshaft end float Fit solid lifters in crankcase

Figure 117 – Checking Crankshaft End Float, Installing Solid Lifters

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7.2.2 Camshaft

Figure 118 – Cam Timing Gear Assembly

 Clamp the camshaft between the heavily padded jaws of a vice and fit the large inner gear, the alloy
spacer and the small outer gear to the flange at the rear of the camshaft: clean and prime 4 new AN4-
H5A bolts and the cam flange threads with Loctite 7471 cure accelerator, align the inner gear so that
the alignment hole on the camshaft flange aligns with the hole in the inner gear.
 Hold that position and fit the spacer and the outer gear as shown in the drawing above and secure in
place with the AN4 bolts with Loctite 620 Retainer applied to the threads. Torque to 8 ft.lbs and lockwire
the bolts in place in pairs as shown above left.
 Oil the cam bearing surfaces and then place the camshaft into one half of the crankcase and check for
end float between the rear flange and the rear housing with feeler gauges as shown above right, which
should be in the range of 0.05mm to 0.50mm (typically around 0.10mm). Record the value.

Lockwire camshaft bolts Check camshaft end float

Figure 119 – Assembling Cam & Fitting to Crankcase

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7.3 Subassembly C – Pistons, cylinders and cylinder heads

 In this subassembly task the piston rings will be gapped and fitted to the piston, the front gudgeon pin
circlip will be fitted to the piston and finally the piston will be inserted into the cylinder ready for later final
fitting to the connecting rod.
7.3.1 Pistons

 Several different variations of piston have been used in Jabiru engines. In some instances it may be
required to partially replace an engine’s pistons (i.e. replacing 2 pistons in a 4-cylinder engine) during
maintenance. In this case the overhauler must accurately weigh the new and old piston assemblies
(including gudgeon pins) to ensure that the weight of both are within 5g of each other.
 It is acceptable practice to fit piston assemblies in pairs – i.e. pistons #1 and #2 may weigh 529g and
530g respectively while pistons #3 and #4 weigh 550g and 548g – however where possible it is
recommended that all piston assemblies in a given engine be weight matched within 5g. Even during a
full overhaul where all pistons are being replaced it remains good practice to weigh the piston
assemblies and pair similar weight parts.

Figure 120 – Thrust Direction Markings For Pistons

 Looking at the underside of the piston there is a cast-in lump on one gudgeon pin housing (see Figure
120). This lump must be fitted to the engine on the side of the connecting rod closest to the propeller
flange. Another marking used for the same job is a small arrow or indent cast into the crown. The
arrow must point towards the propeller flange and/or the indent must be on the propeller flange side of
the connecting rod. These markings show the correct orientation of the piston to the thrust loads from
combustion relative to the propeller.

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Note gap between

“eyes” – clip not
fully compressed

Figure 121 – Fitting Circlip to Piston

Figure 122 – Fitting Wire-Type Piston Circlips

 Fit wire-type circlip:
- Many engines use a wire circlip in place of the part shown in Figure 121. Installation of that type of
clip is shown in Figure 122.
- The circlip has a lot of tension and as a result installation can be tricky.
- Overhaulers must roll the clip into the groove – they must never be levered in as this can damage
the piston or the clip.
- Take care not to scratch or burr the piston or to bend the clip itself.
- As the clip slips into the groove, listen for a crisp “snap” sound, indicating that it has dropped fully
into place. Always give the installed clip a close inspection after installation. Use a small
screwdriver or pick to check that it is tightly in place – in the case of the piston, apply an “opening”
load to the ends of the clip, expanding it into the groove. The clip should not move and should not
spin in the piston. If in doubt, fit a replacement.
 Fit conventional circlip:
- From January 2010 a 25mm internal circlip has been used as shown in Figure 121. This was
replaced with a 23mm clip in late 2010.
- Visually inspect the clips supplied and identify the “flat” and “round” sides. Figure 123 shows the
two different sides of a typical clip – note the sharp corners on the top of the left clip while the clip on
the right has a rounded top face and rounded corners. This comes from the clip manufacturing
process and will be apparent in all clips of this type – one side will be “sharp” and the other “round”.
- The clips must be installed so that the “rounded” side faces the item being retained (the gudgeon
pin in this case). See Figure 124 for an illustration of the correct and incorrect orientation. A clip
that is installed the wrong way won’t be able to carry as much load and will fail more easily.
- When fitting the clip, take care to compress it by the bare minimum amount required. Over-
compressing may permanently damage the clip: Figure 125 shows a clip which was over-
compressed lying on top of a brand new clip. Note how the clip on top has been physically bent to a

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smaller size compared to the one underneath. This damage to the clip reduces the force it can
apply to its housing and makes it easier to dislodge.
- As the clip slips into the groove, listen for a crisp “snap” sound, indicating that it has dropped fully
into place. Always give the installed clip a close inspection after installation. Use the circlip pliers or
a small screwdriver or pick to check that it is tightly in place – in the case of the piston pictured here,
apply an “opening” load to the eyes to expand the clip. The clip should not move and should not
spin in the piston. If in doubt, fit a replacement.

Figure 123 – The Two Sides of Circlips

Figure 124 – Clip Installation Detail

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Figure 125 – Over-Compressed and New Clips

WARNING
Clips that are loose will rotate in service and wear the piston circlip groove away resulting in a
loose fit and, eventually, the gudgeon pin being liberated & engine failure.
Circlips must be fitted and inspected correctly or engine failure will result.
 Fit the circlip on the propeller flange side of the pistons now – the second circlip will be fitted on
assembly to the connecting rod.
 Oil the pistons and cylinders using engine oil.
 One at a time, fit the compression rings (the first and second ring of each piston) into their cylinder.
Use a piston to press the rings down into the bore – this will position the rings properly perpendicular to
the bore, making sure they are not at an angle. Using a feeler gauge, measure the ring gap of each
ring and record the value in the build sheet. Ensure the gaps are less than 1.20mm. 0.50 – 0.60mm is
typical in a 97.60mm bore though the gap will vary depending on the exact size of the barrel. Figure
126 shows this process. The end gap can be adjusted if required, however this is a standard engine-
building process and will not be described here. Care must be taken to ensure that pistons, rings and
cylinders are maintained in sets so that the engine is eventually assembled using parts which have
been measured together – not with the rings which were checked in cylinder #2 being fitted to cylinder
#4.

Fitting rings to barrel Measuring Ring Gap

Figure 126 – Checking Piston Ring Gap

 Fit the rings to the piston.
 Some compression rings are marked with a dot or an “R”. Compression rings with either of these
markings must be fitted with the marking pointing towards the piston crown.
 Check the fit of the compression rings to the piston – sliding clearance of 0.10mm is optimal.

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 Note that the oil rings must be fitted so that the scraper ring ends (i.e. the join in the upper scraper ring
is not in line with the join in the lower scraper ring) are separated and the expander has not overlapped
itself.
 Fit the gudgeon pin to the piston on the side where the circlip has not been fitted.

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7.3.2 Cylinders

 Each cylinder should be clearly marked with a number using permanent marker or similar – these
numbers can be cleaned off at the end of the build using tool cleaner or similar. In the meantime the
numbers will allow the overhauler to easily identify cylinder head / piston / rod / cylinder sets. The
numbering system of the cylinders for the engines is given in Figure 3.

Optional tip: Apply temporary

mark (using a marker pen or
similar) to the underside of the
cylinder flange, in line with the
thrust marker on the piston.

Note fin cut-outs – these

face the sump when fitted

Figure 127 – Piston / Ring / Cylinder Assembly

 If new cylinder heads are being used in the build then lapping the cylinder to the head is not required.
Otherwise the procedure noted in Section 7.3.4 must be followed.
 Fit the rings to the piston. Orient the ring gaps at 120° intervals around the piston so that it is unlikely
that the gaps will ever line up. The rings must also be oiled for assembly.
 Fit the piston to the cylinder (using a commercial ring compressor or a special tool per Figure 17) from
the underside (skirt side) of the cylinder. Do not push the piston far up into the cylinder as this makes
assembly difficult – it should be left as shown, down near the cylinder skirt.
 Ensure the piston is oriented correctly into the cylinder – the side of the cylinder with the cut-out areas
in the fins faces the engine sump. Piston orientation is noted in Section 7.3.1. A good tip here is to
apply a temporary mark to the underside of the cylinder showing the front side, making later assembly
easier.
 Start the gudgeon pin into the piston as shown in Figure 127 (left).
 Fit the cylinder base O rings to the cylinder.
WARNING
Ensure that the thrust direction markings of the pistons are oriented correctly
Ensure that the cylinders are oriented correctly (top/bottom).
7.3.3 Through-Bolt Nuts

 Count out a set of engine through-bolt nuts.

 12-point nuts must be used on all cylinder base applications using 3/8” hardware.
 Check that all nuts are clear of the radius on the base of the cylinder barrel. Figure 130 shows
assemblies of new and old type barrels plus standard and modified nuts. It can be seen that using un-
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modified nuts (i.e. no chamfer) on either barrel can result in the nut hitting on the radius at the cylinder
base. To avoid this it is necessary to apply a small chamfer to the base of the nut as per Figure 128.
Alternatively, the diameter of the nut base can be reduced in a lathe – this has been carried out to the
“modified” nuts shown in Figure 130.
 Later engines (See Section 13 for serial number ranges) use 7/16” hardware on the engine through
bolts and studs. On these parts a custom-made nut (shown in Figure 129) must be used.
Nut on assembled engine. Nut skirt close to
barrel fillet radius. Note “new type” barrel shown.

1 x 1mm chamfer (approx) ground on nut. Note

larger chamfer may be required depending on
barrel type etc

Figure 128 – Through Bolt Nut Chamfer

3/8” MS21042- 3/8” 12-Point nut 7/16” nut

style nut

Figure 129 – 12-Point Nuts, 7/16” Hardware (on right)

Figure 130 – Barrel / Nut Interference

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WARNING
MS21042-type nuts must be replaced with 12-point nuts at overhaul or whenever the barrel is
removed for maintenance.
Assembly with nut hitting barrel radius can lead to engine failure
7.3.4 Cylinder heads

 Each cylinder head should be clearly marked with a number using permanent marker or similar – these
numbers can be cleaned off at the end of the build using tool cleaner spray. In the meantime the
numbers will allow the overhauler to easily identify cylinder head / piston / rod / cylinder sets. The
numbering system of the cylinders for the engines is given in Figure 3.
 Note that the 2200 engine uses two different cylinder heads – one for cylinders 1 & 4 and another for 2
and 3 - Figure 131 refers. The Jabiru 3300 engine uses the same cylinder head for all cylinders –
though they are fitted with different induction or exhaust pipes depending on where they are fitted to the
engine.

Figure 131 – Cylinder Head Comparison (2200 head on left, 3300 on right).
 Check the seal of each valve to the valve seat using the process detailed in Section 5.10.5. If the seal
is not good enough then the valve and seat will need to be lightly cut. After cutting ensure that the
cylinder head and valves are thoroughly washed to remove all residue of the valve cutting paste.

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Figure 132 – Valves Assembly, Cylinder Head / Cylinder Lapping

 If second-hand cylinder heads are being used they must be lapped to seal onto the cylinder spigot. The
process is similar to grinding a galve – valve grinding paste is applied to the cylinder spigot and the
head rotated against it. An old, unservicable cylinder, held in a vice, should be used for this task. This
step is not necessary with new heads. Figure 132 refers.
 A visual check will show when the surfaces are mated / lapped properly. As per the valves, care should
be taken to remove the minimum amount of material.
 After lapping the valves or head must be cleaned thoroughly to make sure all the grinding paste has
been removed.

Using a hand press to Detail (solid lifter

install new rocker bushes type rocker shown)

Fitting valve & spring

Figure 133 – Fitting Valves to Head, Fitting Bushes to Rockers

 Fit new O rings (2) to the rocker shaft bore of the cylinder head and 2 new O rings to the pushrod tube
bores. Use Nulon L90 to lubricate the O rings for assembly and to prevent damaging them while fitting
the rocker shaft and pushrod tubes. Do not use rubber grease as it will attack these O rings and metal
parts. Note that the large rocker cover O ring is fitted later in the assembly process.
 Lubricate the valves and valve guides using oil, then fit the valve springs and collets to the cylinder
head using a spring compressor as shown in Figure 133. Ensure that the lower steel washer (shown at
the lower left of Figure 132 – left) is fitted to the base of each spring.
 Note that the rocker shaft and valve rockers are fitted later in the assembly process. However now is
the time to fit new bushes to the rocker arms (if needed). A special tool and a hand press (as shown in
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Figure 133) simplifies this job. Orient the new bushes so that the joint in the bush is pointing away from
the crankshaft. Additional details are shown in section 5.10.7.
 Fit the induction pipe to the head, again taking care that the correct pipe is fitted to the correct head (the
pipes are stamped with their cylinder number). New gaskets must be used.
 If new heads are being fitted to an engine then in most cases some small Welch plugs must be fitted to
the head. For engines using the external oil feed tube for the rocker gear small tubes must also be
fitted to the head. Both of these parts are pressed into the cylinder head (Figure 134).
 For engines using the hollow pushrod oil feed system these oil ports in the side of the heads are not
used. In that case 2 Welch plugs (Figure 134, right) are fitted to the head – one on each side – to blank
off the ports.

Lube tube ready to be pressed into head Welch plug ready to be pressed into head

Figure 134 – Cylinder Head Welch Plug & Lube Tube Installation.

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7.4 Subassembly D – Sump

 It is acceptable to fit the induction plenum chamber to the sump before fitting the sump to the engine.
However for this manual the sump will be fitted first and the plenum later.
 If the crankcases have been surfaced and line-bored it is possible that the sump dowel pins may not
align correctly. After the crankcases have been joined the sump must be dry-fitted to confirm that
everything lines up as it should. In some cases some of the mounting holes through the sump may
have to be enlarged slightly using a small round file and the locating pins may not fit. This is unusual
and generally should not occur, provided that the cases have not been surfaced by more than the
maximum allowable amount. Check for alignment of all mounting screws and for the fit of the sump
against the gear case at the rear of the engine.
 After dry fitting, ensure that all dowels are in place (if applicable – early engines had none).
 Fit a new O ring to the oil filler housing and to the dipstick.

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7.5 Subassembly E – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator

7.5.1 Ignition Coils

 Ignition coils are fitted with insulating washers between the coil and the mounting post. These are
essential as they greatly reduce the operating temperature of the coil, improving its longevity.
 Ignition coils must be fitted with the output lead pointing in the direction of propeller rotation. Coils
installed backwards may fire with the wrong timing or not work at all.

Insulating washer between coil and mount

Figure 135 – Ignition Coil Insulating Washer, Alternator Stator Thickness

7.5.2 Alternator
 If a new alternator stator is being fitted it must be measured to ensure proper clearance (Figure 135,
right). Note that dome-head screws are used in the alternator magnet housing (Figure 136, right) are
used to allow clearance from the stator – if normal socket head screws are used here alternator
damage will result.
 Screw the alternator stator to the mount plate using machine screws. A small amount of Loctite 620 is
used on these screws.
7.5.3 Flywheel
 If the engine is being updated to a “Starfish” style flywheel then the alternator rotor and the ignition
magnets must be fitted – otherwise these parts are left undisturbed on the flywheel during overhaul.
 Fit the ring gear to the flywheel using 6 off 1/4 x 1/2 Grade 8 bolts. Note the two tags fitted to the ring
gear which are used by the tacho to measure RPM.
 Whenever working with the rare-earth magnets used in Jabiru Engines, remember that shocks (like a
sharp tap with a hammer) and heat (such as from a heat gun when removing the flywheel screws) can
de-magnetise the magnets.
 Each magnet retainer is fitted using 4 off 1/2" 10-32 countersunk screws. The magnets themselves are
potted in Silastic 1080 to prevent them vibrating. Note that the magnets must be set with their north
poles facing outwards. After assembly the magnet assemblies must be tested as detailed in Section
5.11.2. If necessary new magnets may need to be fitted.
 The alternator rotor assembly is located on the flywheel using 4 roll pins. These are fitted to the
flywheel, then the rotor tapped into place using a soft hammer. The rotor is then screwed to the
flywheel using 4 off 5/8” x 10-24 button head cap screws. A small amount of Loctite 620 is applied to
these screws.
 Finally the “starfish” adaptor itself is screwed to the flywheel using 8 off 1/4" x 5/8" UNF cap screws &
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back – care must be taken to orient it correctly to the flywheel body, aligning the datum holes in the
starfish and flywheel body.

Locating roll pin Dowel hole Datum hole

Flywheel tacho tag Timing mark

Figure 136 – Flywheel Assembly

7.5.4 Starter Motor

 Assemble motor and starter housing, and include the earth wire, (refer to JSL 005-1 service bulletin for
details if the earth wire connection was not connected to the long through bolt on the starter motor).
Assemble bolts with a small amount of Loctite 243 on the threads of the long AN3 bolts and tighten,
check that the armature is able to rotate freely after tightening bolts.
 Apply grease to the clutch gear and assemble into the starter housing, then fit the clutch housing.
 The assembly is now ready to be fitted to the engine rear plate with the 3 socket head screws and
Belleville washers, torque to 20 Nm (15 ft.lbs)

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7.6 Subassembly F – Gear case and distributors

7.6.1 Engine Mount Plate & Tacho Pickup

 Note that the 2200 mount plate is different from the 3300 version – these parts cannot be interchanged.
As discussed in Section 5.12.3, for each engine there are 2 different engine mount plates available –
one to suit the 99 tooth ring gear and another to suit the 101 tooth ring gear. It is not mandatory for
these parts to be updated on overhaul, however the parts must be matched (ring gear to engine mount
plate) for proper operation.
 Fit the oil feed tubes (2 – 1 one for each distributor shaft) as shown.
 The tacho pickup post (where equipped) and the gearbox locating pins can also be fitted now.
 Where the hall-effect type tacho sender is used (Figure 138) it must be installed during final assembly

Tacho post with sender installed

Oil feed tube installed in back plate.

Orient with slot pointed upwards

Figure 137 – Installation of Oil Feed Tubes & Tacho Pickup Post

Figure 138 – Hall affect Tacho Sender

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7.6.2 Distributor Case & Distributor Mounts

Figure 139 – Installation of Seals & Assembly

 Fresh seals must be fitted to the case and to the distributor mounts as shown in Figure 139. Note that
later engines use a larger crankshaft timing gear and a thinner oil seal to suit. Oil seal size must be
matched to fit the gear used.
 These seals must be well lubricated using grease for assembly – this part of the engine tends to run
slightly dry and generous lubrication now will greatly reduce wear of these parts.
 The distributor posts, shafts and mount plates can be fitted to the distributor case now. Loctite 515
sealant is used on all mating surfaces.
 Glue the distributor rotors to the shafts using 5-minute Araldite mixed with a suitable filler (such as
cotton flock) as shown in Figure 140.
 New bushes must be fitted to the distributor housings as shown in Figure 140. Distributor posts must
be generously lubricated with Nulon L90 or grease.
 If the distributor shaft has been replaced it will be necessary to rivet the drive gear to the new shaft as
shown in Figure 141. 3/16” stainless steel (Monel) blind rivets must be used. Ensure that the heads of
the rivet do not get caught on the edge of the shaft and that the tails are not so long that they project
past the shoulder of the shaft. Also ensure that the remainder of the rivet tails are driven out of the rivet
– otherwise they can work loose in service and damage the engine.

Figure 140 – New Distributor Shaft Bush Fitted – nopic x 1

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Rivet – note that tail has not Rivets – tails have been driven out.
yet been driven out of this one.

Figure 141 – Assembling Distributor Gear to shaft

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7.7 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump And Carburettor

7.7.1 Carburettor
Diaphragm spring

Diaphragm

Needle carrier

Air density sense port

Needle
Atomiser
Throttle butterfly
Idle circuit inlet
aperture
Needle Jet
Air density sense port

Idle mixture screw

Float needle valve
seat
Idle Jet Float needle valve
Jet Carrier
Main Jet
Figure 142 – Carburettor Schematic

Using thread tap to remove old seat

Fitting new seat using Nylon tool

Figure 143 – Fitting New Float Needle Seat

 The float bowl needle seat must be checked. 3300 engines use a 2.4mm diameter, specially shaped
orifice in this part while the 2200 engine uses 2.0mm (though the 2200 can also use a 2.4mm seat if
required). Figure 28 shows the tools needed to change the seat which is located in the carburettor
body above the float needle. As noted at Figure 28, if the seat is to be changed a tap is used to remove
the old part and a special nylon drift used to install the new.
 Pre-fit the carburettor to the rubber mount, ready to be fitted to the engine.

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7.7.2 Fuel Pump
 At a full overhaul a new fuel pump and new fuel lines are fitted.
 Pre-lube the pushrod using a small amount of grease.
 New gaskets must be used when re-fitting the pump. All joints must have 1 face coated with Loctite
515 selant.
 Apply Loctite 243 to the 5/16 x 1 1/4” cap screws and tighten to 18lb.ft.

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7.8 Subassembly H – Final assembly

 Now that each Subassembly is ready the overhauled engine can be final assembled.
 Note that the entire crankcase assembly process including the fitting of pistons and cylinders MUST be
completed in one continuous operation otherwise the Loctite 515 Sealant around the crankcase join can
dry before uniform pressure is applied to the crankcase join by the cylinder nuts, so make sure that you
have all parts ready for completion up to this stage (i.e. pistons and cylinders) before starting to fit the
crankcase halves to the crankshaft.
7.8.1 Crankcase Joining

 During the joining process various sealants will be used which will cure quickly – therefore it is essential
that the overhauler be thoroughly organised before starting this task and that they work efficiently and
quickly once they have begun. If too much time is taken the engine must be disassembled and re-
cleaned, ready for another attempt at joining.
 Pre-Joining Checklist:
1. Ensure all tools, parts, sealants and compounds are available for the build and ready to be fitted.
Parts in particular must have been cleaned, inspected and had any necessary remedial work carried
out before beginning the final assembly.
2. Oil all bearings lightly.
3. Oil or grease (lightly) camshaft tunnel
4. Thrust bearings are installed correctly and oiled.
5. All required measurements have been taken – cam end float, crank end float etc.
6. For solid lifter engines, ensure the valve lifters are fitted and lubricated.
7. Count all engine through bolts and place them close to hand.
8. Count all engine through bolt nuts, confirm they have been chamfered (per Section 7.3.2) and place
close to hand.
9. Confirm that all gudgeon pins are started into their pistons & are ready to go.
10. Count all piston circlips and place close to hand.
11. Check that suitable spanners are available – torque wrench, special spanners for tightening the lock
nuts on the through-bolts, “crowsfoot” adaptors etc.
12. Confirm the orientation of the cylinders and the pistons within the cylinders.
13. Confirm that the sump oil pickup and strainer, through bolt dowels and studs have been fitted to the
crankcase.
14. Confirm that the cam is assembled to its gears, ready to fit.
15. Apply a little grease to the cam and to the lifters.

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Sealant on case, note oil gallery is clear

Figure 144 – Applying Sealant to Case, Fitting to Crank

Figure 145 – Fitting The Second Case Half

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Figure 146 – Tightening The Front Crankcase Studs

 Apply a light coating of Loctite 515 sealant to one crankcase joining face. Ensure that all oil galleries
and feeds are free – an excess of sealant can block these, leading to engine damage.
 Fit one side of the crankcase to the crankshaft, taking care not to dislodge any of the bearing shells or
mark them with a sharp corner.
 Place the camshaft in the journals of the fitted case half.
 Fit the second side of the crankcase. The front and rear studs must now have nuts fitted and tightened
lightly.

Figure 147 – Applying Sealant to Cylinder & Fitting Gudgeon Pin

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Figure 148 – Fitting Up Cylinder, Inserting Through-Bolts

Figure 149 – Tightening Through Bolts With Lock Nuts

Figure 150 – Tightening, Locking & Marking Through Bolts

 Apply a small amount of Coppermax sealant to the cylinder base O ring. Wipe excess sealant off the
base face of the cylinder before fitting – the joint between cylinder and case as clean as possible with
no sealants etc between. Then offer the cylinder / piston assembly up to the engine. Double-check the
thrust direction of the piston now – if necessary rotate the piston in the bore to correct the orientation
(Arrows / moulded lugs on propeller flange side of the connecting rod). Insert the gudgeon pin and
circlip, then fit the cylinder up against the crankcase.
 The orientation of the cylinder must also be double-checked – make sure the cut-outs in the fins are
facing the sump – these are to give clearance to the pushrod tubes. Figure 127 shows the cut-outs.
 Fit the through-bolts to the engine. Care must be taken to centre the through-bolts so that the
same amount of thread shows on both sides of the engine. Note that Belleville washers are used
on the crankcase stud but not on the through-bolts.
 Tighten all through-bolts and studs to 20lb.ft without locking compound.
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 Starting from the middle cylinders:

- Remove both nuts from one through-bolt
- Visually inspect the cylinder base for marks where the base of the nut has pressed against the lower
radius of the barrel. If marks are present the chamfer on the base of the nut must be enlarged
(Figure 130 refers).
- Thoroughly clean the thread of nuts before use using a cleaner which does not leave a residue.
- Prime threads & apply Loctite 620 (approximately the size of 2 match heads applied to threads only
– do not apply to flange of nut) and tighten to the torque specified in Table 52.
- This must be done quickly, before the Loctite starts to cure. Loctite 620 is used because of its
strength at elevated temperatures and because it does not act as a strong lubricant when tightening
the nut – most other grades act as lubricants and may give incorrect bolt tension.
- Repeat for all through bolts and studs on the engine.
 Mark the completed nuts with anti-tamper paint as shown in Figure 150 (right).
 A special tool is available from Snap-On which speeds up the installation of the cylinder barrels – P/No.
FU14B is a small universal joint with a built-in 7/16” nut socket. This allows tensioning of the through-
bolts without a crowsfoot – eliminating the need to make an allowance for the crowsfoot arm on the
torque setting.

Figure 151 – Universal Joint tool FU14B

 Repeat this process on all the remaining through-bolts and studs.
 Service Bulletin JSB 031 notes that in some special cases where 12-point nuts are fitted to older
through-bolts the nut may overhang the thread of the bolt as shown in Figure 150 (right). This is due to
the extra length the 12-point nuts. While this is acceptable in some cases for engines subject to the
Service Bulletin re-work it is NOT ACCEPTABLE during a normal engine overhaul. New design
through-bolts must be used which are long enough to accommodate the 12-point nuts.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED TORQUE – through-bolt damage will result.
ALL BOLT TORQUE SETTINGS IN THIS MANUAL ARE “DRY” UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
Correct tightening procedures must be used. See Section 3.7.1.2.
Fitting cylinders and through-bolts is a critical operation & must only be attempted by trained
technicians.
 Excess sealant can now be wiped off the cylinder bases and the crankcase join – this is most easily
done once the sealants have dried.
7.8.1.1 Additional Information – Through-Bolt Tension
 Technicians reading this must understand the difference between “bolt tension” and “nut torque”.
 Nut torque is the setting on the torque wrench & defines how much rotational force it takes to move the
nut.
 Bolt tension is the actual tensile load in the bolt – the force holding the parts together.

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 Tuning a guitar is a good illustration of the difference between bolt tension and nut torque – for a given
torque on the guitar string adjustor the tone of the string might be too high or too low – in that case the
musician can set the string tension directly by turning the adjuster until the string tone is right. For a
through-bolt we cannot measure the tension directly and we are forced to make assumptions of the
relationship between nut torque and bolt tension – in effect we are trying to set the guitar string tone
indirectly by assuming that a given torque on the string adjuster will give a certain string tone.
 Testing has shown that assembling these parts dry apart from Loctite 620 gives good, repeatable
results for bolt tension. Altering these parameters has unpredictable effects and is not recommended.
7.8.2 Option – Fitting Oil Pump
 It is possible to fit the oil pump now rather than later in the build. This allows the overhauler to turn the
cam by hand as the oil pump housing is being tightened to check for binding between the oil pump
gears.
 Full fitting details are given in Section 7.8.17.
7.8.3 Setting Cam Timing

Wire indicator adjusted to TDC

Dial gauge mount plate

Figure 152 – Measuring Top Dead Centre

 In newer engines the datum marks on the gears are invariably accurate, however timing must still be
checked in case older parts are being used.
 Fit a mount plate and dial gauge to cylinder #1 of the engine and use the dial gauge to accurately locate
top dead centre for that cylinder. This is done by using the dial gauge to estimate TDC then bending
the wire to point at 0° on the degree wheel. Then rotate the engine to the right (against rotation) until
the dial gauge records movement of 0.5mm from TDC and record the degree wheel reading. Move the
engine back to 0° then turn it to the left until the gauge reads 0.5mm – record the degree wheel reading.
Calculate the centre point between these two readings – this is the true TDC for this cylinder. The
engine can then be rotated until the wire points at this reading and the wire re-bent to point at 0°. Care
must be taken from now on not to bend the wire! Double-check this position by repeating the above
procedure – twisting to the left, then to the right.

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 Rotate the cam until the two timing marks on the large cam gear are pointing towards the crankshaft.
The camshaft drive gear can now be fitted to the end of the crank as shown in Figure 153 – so that the
tooth on the crankshaft gear with the timing mark is between the two teeth of the cam gear with timing
marks.
 A single cap screw can now be added to the crankshaft gear to lock it in place relative to the crankshaft.
Once this is done the timing must be checked by reading directly from the camshaft.
 For a hydraulic lifter engine – for measurement purposes – fit a hydraulic lifter to the lowermost port of
the engine (as shown in Figure 154 – alternatively a special tool such as that shown in Figure 27 can be
used).
 Now rotate the engine to find the point of maximum lift of the cam lobe being checked. The procedure
here is the same as for finding TDC for the cylinder – with the exception that the timing pointer wire
must not be bent! Estimate the point of max lift for the cam, then turn the engine either way until the
dial gauge records 0.5mm movement. Record the timing readings and calculate the centre point.
 Peak lift occurs about 70 – 72° after Bottom Dead Centre (71° typical) for the exhaust lobe and 68 – 72°
(71° typical) before Bottom Dead Centre for the intake lobe.

Datum hole aligned with timing marks on gears.

Timing marks on crank gear and cam

gear aligned correctly, cap screw fitted
locking crank gear to crank.

Figure 153 – Setting Cam Timing

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Using dial gauge to find peak lift of cam lobe

Extremes of engine rotation for 0.5mm

drop on dial gauge – peak lift is halfway
between these points

Figure 154 – Checking Cam Timing #1

Peak lift found at 70°-71°

from Bottom Dead Centre

Figure 155 – Checking Cam Timing #2

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7.8.4 Sump

 As an alternative to the order given below the sump may be fitted after the engine backing plate.
 Lightly apply Loctite 515 to the horizontal mating face of the sump. Note that our experience is that it is
easier to apply the sealant to the sump than to the crankcase.
 Fit the sump using cap screws and locating pins as shown in Figure 156. Note that on early engines
the length of the screw which is in line with the internal oil pickup is 5/8” long compared to ¾” for all
other locations. Later sumps have a raised boss for this position allowing the longer screw to be used.
 Some engines have provision for a pair of cap screws to secure the rear of the sump to the engine
mount plate (see Figure 46). These screws have proven unnecessary and should be omitted during
overhaul.
 Attach the oil filler mount fitting to the right crankcase using Loctite 243.
 Fit the oil filler tube to the engine, lubricating the tip with Nulon L90 for assembly. Tighten the grub
screw which holds the tube in place.
 The dipstick can now be fitted.

Figure 156 – Fitting Sump

Oil filler tube fitted.

Tighten grubscrew here

Figure 157 – Oil Filler Tube Installation

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7.8.5 Engine Mount Plate

Figure 158 – Sealing Engine Mount Plate

Figure 159 – Fitting Engine Mount Plate

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 Apply Loctite 515 sealant to the

rear of the crankcase and sump as
shown in Figure 158. The cam
drive gears should also be
lubricated with oil now, before the
gear cover is fitted.
 Tighten the screws holding the
plate to the crankcases. Note that
different sized screws are used on
the plate - Figure 160 refers.
= 5/16 x 1 1/4" UNC
1 x Belleville + 1 flat washer (2)
= 1/4 x 5/8” UNC (2)
= 1/4 x 1” UNC (4)
= Not Used
 Note that some engines were
equipped with 2 extra screws into
the sump. These are unnecessary
and should be omitted at overhaul.
 Loctite 243 is applied to the holes
for the gearbox mounting screws.
Figure 160 – Engine Mount Plate Screw Locations

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7.8.6 Distributor drives

Figure 161 – Fitting Distributor Case & Setting Timing

 Ensure distributor shafts are generously lubricated before assembly.
 Apply Loctite 515 sealant to the gear case as shown in Figure 161.
 Rotate the engine to 25° before TDC on the compression stroke (indicated by the cam and crankshaft
timing marks lining up) as shown in Figure 161.
 Both distributor rotors must point to the timing mark engraved on the distributor mount plate – use a
ruler to check that they are nearly parallel as shown in Figure 162. They will not be exactly parallel but
they should be close – and provided the timing mark lines up with the tip of the cap it will work properly.
 The gear case can now be tightened onto the engine mount plate to 10lb.ft.
 Note that late-model 3300 engines (See Section 13 for serial number information) have a different
flywheel starfish compared to earlier 3300 engines and all 2200 engines. The new part has been
indexed to give 20° BTDC for spark timing instead of the original 25°. These are engraved with “20°
BTDC”. This change was made to improve the engine’s tolerance to lower-grade fuel and it is
recommended (but not mandatory) that the new part be fitted to 3300 engines at full overhaul. When
using the new part the timing procedure given herein must be adjusted to suit.

Rotor timing mark

Figure 162 – Setting Distributors, Checking Rotor Position

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Figure 163 – Checking Rotors, Tightening Distributor Case

 Tighten the screws holding the

gearbox to the engine. Note that
different sized screws are used on
the plate - Figure 164 refers.
= 1/4 x 3/4" UNC
+ 1 x Belleville washer (3)
= 1/4 x 1 1/4” UNC (6)
= 1/4 x 1 3/4” UNC (4)
+ Belleville washer
 Note that early engines used 1/4 x 1
1/2” screws in place of 1/4 x 1 3/4”.
Overhaulers must check the thread
depth before final fitment of these
screws.

Figure 164 – Gearbox Installation

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7.8.7 Flywheel and Alternator Rotor

 While the engine is still set at 25° before TDC (as required to set the distributor timing) the flywheel will
fit onto the engine with its magnets aligned at the ignition pole positions. For the 2200 engine this
means the magnets are pointing to the left and right of the engine. For the 3300 the magnets are at the
1 o’clock, 5 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. There is also a timing mark (a hole) drilled in the starfish (or
flywheel for non-starfish engines) which aligns to a corresponding hole in the crankshaft gear. Figure
166 refers.
 Fit the 6mm dowel pins (3 off) to the crankshaft, applying a small amount of Loctite 620. Note that
engines which use the starfish adaptor use 20mm long dowels while the older type engines use 24mm.
The dowel holes in the crankshaft are drilled to depth so the dowels are tapped in until they stop.
 Note that fitting dowels of some form or another is a mandatory update – older engines which were not
originally equipped with dowels must be upgraded at overhaul.
 Remove the temporary cap screw which was used to lock the gear to the crankshaft & preserve the
cam timing.
 Once the timing marks are aligned and the temporary locking screw is removed, the flywheel can be
fitted to the engine. Align the timing marks and then tap the dowels through the flywheel into the crank
using a soft hammer. Starfish engines use 5/16 x 1” or 3/8” x 1” screws, others 5/16 x 1 1/4”. All types
must be fitted using Loctite 620 and have a Belleville washer fitted. Apply a match-tip sized portion of
Loctite to the threads in the crankshaft and the same sized amount to the threads of the screws. Rub
the threads of the screws against each other to distribute the Loctite reasonably evenly over the first 3
threads. The screws can now be fitted. Torque them in 2 stages – 15lb.ft then to the value specified in
Table 52 – using a normal diagonal pattern. Figure 167 refers. Work fast – remember Loctite 620 can
cure very quickly, especially when cure accelerator spray (Loctite 7471) is used.

Figure 165 – Applying Loctite, Fitting Dowels.

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Figure 166 – Flywheel & Crank Timing Marks

Figure 167 – Fitting & Tightening Flywheel Cap Screws

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7.8.8 Ignition Posts & Alternator Stator

Alternator mount post bolts

Coil mount screw

Figure 168 – Ignition Post & Alternator Stator Installation

 The alternator and ignition coil posts are held to the engine using 4 off AN4-37A bolts. Ensure that
metal-lock nuts are used as shown in Figure 168. Roll pins are also used to hold these parts in position
– tap them together on assembly using a soft hammer.
 Once the posts are in place the ignition coils can be fitted. The simplest method is to use a large 0.010”
feeler gauge – lie this gauge against one of the magnet poles of the flywheel – the magnetism will keep
it in place. Then rotate the engine until this pole lies beside the coil whose gap you wish to set. Again,
the magnetism will hold the coil against the feeler gauge and the coil mounting screws can now be
tightened. Once both coils have been positioned this way check the gap between each magnet pole
and each ignition coil – on older engines the magnet poles may not be in exactly the same position on
the flywheel which may vary the gap. In this case a compromise adjustment must be found to get all
coil gaps between 0.010” – 0.012”.
 Note that insulating washers are fitted between the ignition coils and the mounting post – this is to
minimise heat transfer into the coil.
 When installing the coils note the orientation – in all cases the output lead from the coil must point in the
direction of propeller rotation.

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7.8.9 Distributor Caps

Distributor cap fitted

Figure 169 – Distributor Cap Installation

 Fit the distributor cap to the mount plate using the clamps & cap screws. Note that the cap must fit
tightly – if there is any movement in the cap once the clamps have been tightened then a new cap may
be required. In early engines these clamps tended to be slightly too long so clamps may be modified –
inspection of the cap will show if it has worn or if the clamps are the wrong length.

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7.8.10 Cylinder Heads

 The cylinder heads must be fitted to the engine in a sequence as the rocker shafts are installed in-situ.
The recommended sequence is: fit an upper head – say 5 or 6 for a 3300 engine – first, then work
downwards, completing each head assembly in turn.
 For each head the following sequence must be followed:
1. The outer bottom circumference edge of the hydraulic lifter should be lightly polished to remove any
burrs or sharp edges.
2. For hydraulic lifter engines, fill the lifters with oil (using an oil can - Figure 170) and fit the lifters to
the crankcase. The outside of the lifter must also be well lubricated with oil before fitting and note
also the light covering of grease which has been applied to the camshaft lobes – this is to minimise
wear during initial start-up. Note that solid lifter engines have their lifters fitted before crankcase
assembly – there is no way to do it once the case halves are assembled.
3. Fit new O rings to the crankcase to seal the pushrod tubes or adaptors – see Figure 170.
4. For hydraulic lifter engines, fit new O rings to the pushrod tube adaptors. Again these must be well
lubricated with oil or Nulon L90. Fit the adaptors to the crankcase.
5. Where equipped, the oil return manifolds can be fitted now. Fit new O rings and use a small amount
of Loctite 515 to seal the manifold to the engine. Figure 52 shows the manifolds installed.
6. Fit the pushrod tubes (2) to the crankcase.
7. If the engine uses an external oil feed pipe this must be fitted between the cylinders. It should be
fitted but the clamps not tightened until all the heads are fitted. For later specification engines which
use the pushrod tubes to feed oil to the rocker gear this step is omitted. Note that if an engine has
been converted from the external oil feed to the new hollow pushrod oil feed it will be necessary to
fit blanking plugs to the old oil feed holes in the sides of the crankcase as shown in Figure 175.
Solid lifter engines must use the external oil feed tube system.
8. Fit the cylinder head to the cylinder, feeding the pushrod tubes into the head – see Figure 172.
9. Apply high-temperature lubricant to the threads of the cylinder and the cylinder head screws – these
are susceptible to rust which can lead to inaccurate bolt tension readings later in service. The
lubricant is designed to prevent rust on the threads and to ensure a consistent torque setting during
the engine’s service life. Figure 171 refers.
10. Install the cylinder head bolts and washers with a light tension setting. In particular the lower head
screw (which is accessed via the hole inside the rocker cavity) must be left loose – the special
washer under this screw can rub against the rocker tubes and so must be carefully positioned to
avoid this. Figure 171 (right) shows this screw being tightened.
11. Using the spring compressor tool shown in Figure 9 and Figure 172, open both valves to allow the
installation of the valve rockers. This step may be bypassed for a solid lifter engine if the overhauler
prefers, but even for those engines this tool makes the assembly simpler by allowing the heads to
be fitted as complete assemblies.
12. Fit the valve rockers, taking care that the pushrod is correctly seated into the sockets in the lifter and
in the rocker. The rockers and the rocker shaft must be lubricated well with Nulon L90 or oil as
shown in Figure 173 and then driven in using a suitable punch and a soft hammer. The shaft is
punched in with the rounded end leading.
13. Fit the rocker shaft locking screw and remove the valve compressor tool.
14. Tighten the cylinder head screws (6) to 15 lb.ft and then to the value specified in Table 52 using a
standard diagonal tensioning pattern.
15. Fit the tapered blanking plug to the access hole for the lower cylinder head screw (shown in Figure
172 – left). Note that this plug must not be over-tightened. If the plug is done up too tightly then
over time its tapered thread will wear the thread in the cylinder head, requiring it to be screwed in
further and further to be tight. Eventually the thread can be worn so much that the tapered plug will
not lock in. A tension of about 6lb.ft is sufficient for this plug.
16. For engines using an external oil feed tube for the rocker gear the rubber “T” pipes can be centred
between each head and the clamps tightened now.
17. For a solid lifter engine, once all the heads are fitted the valve clearance can be adjusted.

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O ring fitted
to crankcase

Figure 170 – Fitting Hydraulic Lifter To Crankcase

Note induction pipe already fitted to head

Applying high temp thread lube Tightening lower head screw

Figure 171 – Applying Thread Lubricant & Tightening Lower Head Screw

Cylinder marked with number

Access hole for lower head screw

Figure 172 – Fitting Rockers #1

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Lubricated rockers ready to fit Fitting rocker shaft

Figure 173 – Fitting Rockers #2

Oil feed tube from crankcase

port to cylinder heads

Assembly complete. Note

rocker shaft lock screw fitted.

Figure 174 – Fitting Rockers #3

Figure 175 – Crankcase Oil Port Blanking Plug

 For a solid lifter engine, to adjust the valve clearances use the following procedure:
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1. Start with the top valve in the top head. Rotate the engine on the work stand to the point where the
valve is fully depressed then rotate it through another whole revolution. This will place the follower
exactly on the “back” of the cam where there is no lift. Note that the engine should always be turned
in the direction of its normal rotation.
2. Using a spanner and screwdriver (or special tool as shown below) adjust the clearance to 0.010”.
3. Repeat this process for each valve in the engine.

Figure 176 – Valve Clearance Adjustment (Solid Lifter)

7.8.11 Induction Plenum & Tubes

Figure 177 – Induction Manifold Installation

 The upper induction pipes have all been fitted to the cylinder head during sub-assembly and by now it
will be obvious if any have been fitted to the wrong head.
 Fit the diffuser(s) inside the plenum chamber halves. 2200 and most 3300 engines both use an “airfoil”
diffuser shaped as circled in Figure 177 (Left). Later 3300 engines use two round diffusers.
 The two halves of the plenum chamber are fitted together as shown, using Loctite 515 sealant between
the halves.
 Once assembled by hand the plenum chamber can be fitted to the engine.
 Insert new O rings into the plenum chamber as shown. In this application the O rings must be installed
dry – sealant will be added later.
 Fit the rubber joining hoses onto each induction pipe and push them up towards the head. The hose
clamps should also be fitted now, but not tightened.
 One by one, fit the lower induction pipes into the plenum chamber. Before fitting, wipe the inside of the
socket of the plenum chamber with Loctite 2 gasket sealant, making sure that the O ring is coated.

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Additional sealant is applied to each stub pipe. Care must be taken to get the amount of sealant right –
too little will result in leaks which can dangerously affect the fuel/air mixture while too little will form
blobs inside the induction manifold and need to be cleaned out.
 While the sealant is still wet push the rubber joining hoses over the joints in the pipes. Mark or measure
the pipes so that the hose is centred over the join. Then tighten the hose clamps – orient the clamps for
easy access when installed on the aircraft.
 The carburettor mount is sealed to the rear face of the plenum chamber using Loctite 515 and attached
using cap screws as shown in Figure 179. Apply Loctite 243 to these screws.
 The carburettor coupling and carburettor can now be fitted as shown, making sure that the earth strap is
fitted between carburettor and plenum as shown. Do not use any lubricant on this connection as it can
result in the carburettor slipping out of the coupling and engine stoppage.

Figure 178 – Fitting Induction Pipes to Plenum Chamber

Carburettor mount screwed

Carburettor earth strap to plenum chamber

Figure 179 – Fitting Carburettor

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7.8.12 Exhaust Pipes

Figure 180 – Exhaust Installation

 Early engines used gaskets between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold which must be
renewed at overhaul or top end inspection. Newer engines use a metal-on-metal seal with a 45° seat at
the exhaust port of the head – for these engines there is no seal needed.
 Loosely fit the exhaust pipes to the engine. Each pipe will have 3 (for gasket type) or 2 (metal seat
type) cap screws holding the pipe to the head. In all cases shakeproof washers must be fitted to these
screws.
 On the final assembly into the aircraft the muffler will be fitted and positioned, then the screws
tightened.
7.8.13 Carburettor
 Cap the air and fuel inlets before taking the engine out of the overhaul room.
7.8.14 High-Tension Leads & Spark Plugs

Figure 181 – Firing Order of Distributor Caps

 Note that in Figure 181 all distributors are shown looking from the prop drive end of the engine.
“Exhaust” and “Intake” refer to the position of the spark plugs in the cylinder – on the exhaust or intake
side of the head.
 Assemble the high-tension leads onto the engine, cable-tying them as shown in Figure 169.
WARNING
Do not use lubricant to fit the HT lead boots as this can result in the lead slipping out of the socket
in service.

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 During assembly, check each HT lead fitting for tightness in the distributor cap; expand each metal
fitting until it snaps neatly into place in the cap.
 NGK D9EA spark plugs are used in Jabiru Engines. If other brands are used care must be taken to
ensure they are equivalent to the D9EA in all respects. Note that Resistor type plugs are not
recommended as they reduce the spark strength and can contribute to difficult starting – and that
Iridium plugs are generally resistor types.
 The spark plug gap is set between 0.024” (0.60mm) to 0.022” (0.55mm). Generally around 0.23” works
well though the gap can be reduced to the minimum (0.018”–0.020”) during winter to give easier starting
 Always use a high-temperature graphite lubricant such as anti-seize when fitting the plugs. Use a
torque of 8lb.ft or tighten the plug until it contacts the head then rotate it for another half turn (180°).
Note that excess lubricant on the plug thread can cause plug misfiring when heated.

HT leads fitted. Note how

leads are bundled and
restrained to prevent rubbing.

Figure 182 – HT Leads Fitted To Engine

REMOVE ENGINE FROM STAND.

7.8.15 Front Crankshaft Seal Housing

Figure 183 – Fitting Seal To Housing

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Figure 184 – Front Seal Housing Ready To Fit

 Note that this task must be performed before fitting the propeller drive flange or the oil pump housing.
 Apply Loctite 515 to the inner face of the seal housing and fit the new seal as shown in Figure 183.
Using a hand press with dies made to suit makes this job much easier and is strongly recommended.
 Fill the seal with high temperature grease or commercial seal lube and fit the housing to the engine as
shown in Figure 185 (right). Note the orientation of the housing. Use 4 off 5/16” cap screws with
Loctite 243 on the threads. Note that earlier engines used 1/4” screws. Either type assembly is
acceptable.
7.8.16 Propeller Flange

Figure 185 – Preparing To Fit Propeller Flange

WARNING
This task requires a second person. It is safety critical and should only be attempted by
experienced, competent overhaulers.
Jabiru Service Bulletin JSB022 also refers to this task & must be referenced by overhaulers.
 Before beginning this task ensure that all parts, hardware and compounds are close to hand and ready
to be fitted. Dry-fitting the flange before final fit-up is strongly recommended. In some cases some
paint may need to be removed from the front of the crankshaft or from the flange to allow the flange to
fit easily.
 The cure time for the retaining compounds used in this task can be short and so this task must be
completed quickly and efficiently.
 Before beginning the fit up, use taps to ensure that all threaded holes in the crankshaft have been
cleaned and the old retaining compound removed. This must be done carefully and by hand to make
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sure the tap engages properly with the thread and does not damage it. Prop flange retaining screw
holes are 3/8” UNF while the rear flywheel retaining screw holes are 5/16” UNF or 3/8” UNF. After
removing the tap use compressed air to blow out any debris from inside the holes.
 Dry fit the cap screws to the propeller flange and verify that there is sufficient thread engagement into
the crankshaft – a minimum 9mm (0.0.354”) of full thread engagement is required – which generally
equates to a total of around 11-12mm (0.433-0.472”) measured from the tip of the screw to the flange
mating face. If a Belleville (cone or spring washer) is used, the compressed thickness of the washer
must be accounted for – the numbers given here assume a std Jabiru Belleville washer is fitted (and
compressed) while measuring. While this is not normally an issue when using a Jabiru propeller flange,
manufacturing tolerances mean that this must still be checked. If using a non-Jabiru flange then this
dry fit stage is of critical importance to ensure that the flange is fitting properly (not bonding on the
crank, is sitting co-axial with the crank etc). If replacement hardware is used ensure that it is “Unbrako
1960” grade or equivalent.
 Clean the threads of the screws using Loctite 7471 cure accelerator & allow to air dry. After priming,
ensure the threads stay clean – contamination with oil (even skin oils from fingers) can reduce the
strength of the bond of the retaining compound.
 Clean the threads in the crankshaft using Loctite 7471 cure accelerator & air dry.
 Apply a small amount – approximately the size of a large match head – of Loctite 620 retaining
compound to the flange screws.
 Apply the same amount (approximately the size of a large match head) of Loctite 620 to the threads in
the crankshaft.

Figure 186 – Tightening Screws With Torque Wrench

 Fit the flange to the crankshaft & fit the screws by hand, then tension the screws using a calibrated
torque wrench immediately. After using the activator spray the retaining compound will cure quickly so
ensure this step is carried out right away!
 A second person is necessary to hold the crank so that it does not rotate while tightening these screws.
Figure 185 (left) shows a screwdriver being used to hold the ring gear on the flywheel, locking the
crank. Alternatively a finger bar (Figure 26) may be used. The second person will also need to help
hold the engine steady. Trying to do this job alone is impractical and may compromise the job, resulting
in an in-flight failure.
 Tension the screws in a standard diagonal tightening pattern. Torque all screws first to 20lb.ft, then all
to 25lb.ft, and finally all to 30lb.ft.

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 Lock-wire may be applied. If it is used the screws must be wired in pairs. Loctite 620 is an extremely
strong retaining compound and if the above procedure is followed correctly it is more than strong
enough to be used on its own without lock wire.
 Allow the retaining compound time to cure (refer to manufacturer specifications) before starting the
engine
7.8.17 Oil pump

Outlet port O ring Oil pump dimples

Figure 187 – Fitting Oil Pump & Port Plate

Figure 188 – Engine Turning Tool, Installed Oil Pump

 Fit a new BS112V O ring to the port plate to seal the pressure delivery port (Figure 187).
 Apply Loctite 515 sealant to 1 face of each joint – as shown with the rear side of the pump housing and
the rear side of the port plate is recommended. Ensure the O rings are coated with sealant.
 Fit the port plate to the engine, then fit the new woodruff key and the oil pump gears to the camshaft.
Ensure that the key is sitting correctly and that the dimples on the oil pump are both visible as shown in
Figure 187. Occasionally the key may need to be lightly sanded to fit the cam or pump gears. This can
be done by placing a piece of 600 grit wet and dry emery paper on a flat surface and rubbing the key
against it. The fit needs to be snug however – do not remove too much material.
 Fit the outer pump housing over the gears and insert & hand tighten the retaining cap screws. Use
Loctite 243 on the threads and ensure the Jabiru bird is oriented correctly.
 While the housing is still loosely held to the engine, rotate the crankshaft through at least 2 full
revolutions. This turns the cam and allows the oil pump to find its preferred position. The housing can
now be tightened to 15lb.ft. Failure to turn the engine can result in the oil pump being offset from the
cam axis – this applies side loads to the cam and can eventually crack it or break the tip off altogether.

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7.8.18 Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Figure 189 – Lapping Oil Pressure Relief Valve

 If new parts are being fitted to the oil pressure relief valve it will be necessary to lap the valve poppet
against the washer to ensure a good fit and seal. This is done by hand, using valve grinding paste to
bed the parts together.
 After lapping ensure that all parts are thoroughly cleaned to remove all valve grinding paste.
 Fit the components of the valve as shown in Figure 190. Ensure the circlip is fitted with the flat face
outwards and the curved face inwards – and that it “snaps” into position clearly when fitting.
 Press and release the poppet a few times to make sure everything is working as it should.
 As a starting point it is recommended to not fit any washers underneath the spring. After the initial test
run washers can be added to fine-tune the engine’s oil pressure.

Figure 190 – Oil Pressure Relief Valve Assembly

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8 Post-Assembly
8.1 Oils
 During initial running a non-detergent oil must be used to encourage proper bedding-in of components.
Oils must meet the following standards:
- Aero Oil W Multigrade 15W-50, or equivalent Lubricant complying with MIL-L-22851C, or
- Lycoming Spec. 301F, or
- Teledyne–Continental Spec MHF-24B
 Table 1 shows oil recommendations for initial running. We recommend Areo Shell 100, Exxon Aviation
Oil 100 or BP Aviation Oil 100.
 This oil must be used for the first 25 hours of operation after a top end inspection or overhaul or
whenever new or honed cylinders are fitted.
 For further information on oils to use refer to the Jabiru Instruction & Maintenance Manual appropriate
to the engine.
Table 1

Oil Weight: 80 100 120

-17°C to 25°C 15°C to 35°C Above 35°C

Outside Air Temperature
(1° to 77°F) (59° to 95°F) (95°F)
WARNING
Automotive oils MUST NOT be used. Automotive oils are not designed for the unique environment
of an air-cooled aero engine and have proven to give disastrous wear rates.
8.2 Before First Start
 Check oil pressure. The simplest way to do this test is to remove a spark plug from each cylinder,
then use the starter motor to spin the engine until the oil pressure reading comes up. Alternatively an
external oil pressure source can be plumbed into the engine. This test ensures that the oil circuit of the
engine is working properly before starting – if a fault in the oil circuit was found with the engine running
damage to the main bearings etc is very likely.
 Install to a suitable running rig. Engines can be run-in on the ground on a test rig – however it is
essential that this rig have oversize cooling ducts for the cylinder heads and for the oil cooler. Normal
aircraft ducts are not enough – running an engine on the ground using aircraft cooling ducts can quickly
overheat and ruin an engine.

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Tacho

Oil Temp & Pressure

CHT Gauges X6

Thermocouple Monitor for

Carby Inlet Air Temp

Oil Cooler

Figure 191 – Engine Ground Running Rig

 Fit a suitable propeller. Carrying on from the last point, if the engine is being run on the ground then a
suitable “club” prop must be fitted. A club prop must allow the engine to reach a minimum of 3250 RPM
and a maximum of 3400 RPM. A prop which does not meet either of these limits will not load the
engine correctly and can initiate long-term operating issues.
8.3 Test Procedures
 Test running is an essential part of the full overhaul or top end overhaul process. It is worth spending
extra effort during this testing to catch any small issues which may grow more serious in operation.
 At the completion of assembly of the engine after overhaul, it is recommended that the engine be
mounted upon a suitable test stand for its initial or run-in operation.
 Alternately the engine may be re-fitted to the aircraft and run. While the very first runs may take place
on the ground in an airframe, any further testing must be carried out in the air to ensure sufficient airflow
for engine cooling.
 The run-in serves a two-fold purpose; first, to seat piston rings and burnish any new parts that have
been installed and second, to give the operator control over the first critical hours of operation, during
which time he can observe the functioning of the engine by means of the test cell instruments or, if the
engine is re-fitted to the aircraft, the aircraft instrumentation.
 Also at this time any malfunctions can be corrected and oil leaks repaired.
 The first few hours after an overhaul are critical for the rest of the life of the engine and no effort should
be spared to conduct engine running according to the following criteria. What follows is a very specific
set of power settings, typically periods of full power operation followed by reduced power periods to
ensure correct cooling. If these instructions are followed to the letter the rings will bed into the cylinders
correctly and this will result in a much more pleasant engine with a decent life expectancy provided that
our daily inspection and maintenance procedures are followed. A sample ground run-in procedure is
included in the engine overhaul booklets in Section 9 below.

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 On completion of the run post-run-checks must be carried out – refer to Sections 9.3.11 and 9.5.11 for
details.
 Finally, the documentation must be completed. Build sheets and test cards must be filled out. Normally
the statement or report given to the customer will include lists of the new parts fitted. The build sheets
used by Jabiru Aircraft are all included in Section 9 and it is strongly recommended that these are used.

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8.4 Troubleshooting
Symptom Suggestion
1. Check starter motor and overhaul if required
2. Check battery health
3. Old spark plugs or plug gap too large
4. Battery too far from starter motor, loss of power due to cable resistance.
Poor cold starting
5. Incorrect oil grade for the temperature. Multigrade preferred.
6. Confirm tuning correct
7. Do not use choke & throttle together during start attempts.
8. Check choke jet is drilled to approx 1.2mm
1. Oil pressure relief valve needs cleaning or re-seating
2. Gauge error
Low oil pressure
3. Cavitation on oil pump feed – oil pickup needs re-sealing
4. Excess internal clearances
1. CHT sender not perfectly centred over spark plug.
2. Poor installation of engine to aircraft. See Jabiru Engine Installation Manual
High CHT 3. Valves not seating – adjust
4. Tuning incorrect
5. Propeller sizing wrong – engine overloaded
1. Worn valve guides
2. Worn or stuck piston rings
High oil usage 3. Worn, glazed or out-of-round cylinder barrels
4. Poor engine installation – incorrect oil vent location
5. Use of oil additives
1. See rocker chamber vent Service Bulletin (for certain 2200 engines)
High oil temperature 2. Poor engine installation - See Jabiru Engine Installation Manual
3. Oil level too high
1. Carby ice
2. Ignition coil gap needs adjusting, defective coil
3. Replace spark plugs
“Missing” in flight
4. Check ignition leads for fretting or shorts
5. Carburettor float level too low or too high.
6. Tuning incorrect
1. Electric fuel pump giving too much pressure (must be less than 4psi)
Carburettor flooding
2. Carby float needle seat scratched or incorrect size
1. Detonation, most likely due to incorrect tuning
Broken through-bolts 2. Over-tensioning
3. Re-use of bolts / studs at overhaul.
1. Incorrect propeller choice
2. Prop strike or other engine damage
Flywheel Attachment
3. Detonation
Damage
4. Loose or poorly maintained propeller
5. Incorrect Loctite / installation
1. Carburettor tuning – running too lean
Valve Failure 2. Poor valve adjustment
3. Excess valve guide wear
1. Corrosion in cylinder barrels
Excess Metal in Oil Filter 2. Dirty oil
3. Cam / lifter face wear. Pushrod wear
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Symptom Suggestion
4. Note that a certain amount of metal in the filter is normal for a Jabiru engine
due to the piston ring / cylinder materials used.
1. Incorrect piston / cylinder sizing
Piston Pick Up 2. Lack of oil
3. Overheating, especially during ground running

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9 Appendix A - Build Sheets & Test Cards

9.1 Sample Completed Build Sheet

Filled out by Filled out by

overhauler supervisor

Table 2 – Build Sheet A

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Inspect for Burrs, Oil Holes, Chamfers; Clean Crankshaft,
A1 XYZ 1-1-13
Conrods and Propeller Mount Plate
A2 Inspect Oil Holes and insert Welch Plugs XYZ 1-1-13

Measure Crankshaft (refer to Goods Inwards Inspection

A3 XYZ 1-1-13
Sheet)
A4 Inspect and measure Propeller Mount Flange XYZ 1-1-13

Inspect and measure Conrods (refer to Goods Inwards

A5 XYZ 1-1-13
Inspection Sheet)
Temporarily Mount Propeller Mount Flange to Crankshaft
A6 XYZ 1-1-13
and bolt to stand
Fit the Conrods to the Crankshaft; Use Loctite 620 on the
A7 XYZ 1-1-13
bolts and torque to 18 ft.lbs
A8 Stage A - Stage Inspection of Assembly XYZ DPS 1-1-13

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: XYZ Date: 1-1-13 for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd Certificate of Approval

Filled out by overhauler

MPI Release Note No. 1234578910

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9.2 2200 Top End Overhaul Booklet

9.2.1 Job Traveller
Table 3 – Job Traveller

Jabiru Engine – Job Traveller Form: JABENGJT-1

CASA VH Registration No. …………………… RA-Aus or Other Registration No. ………………….
Job Number: Order / Invoice No:

Engine Model: -2200 -3300 -5100 Engine Serial Number:

Date Received: Owner:

TSO:
Work to be done (iaw Jabiru Approved Data & certified for in the applicable section of the engine overhaul booklet):
- Trade-In (Full Overhaul) - Full overhaul & return to owner
- Top End Inspection - Bulk Strip
- Maintenance (RA-Aus only) - Other:
Records to be filed:
- Copy of ARC - Jabiru Engine Job Traveller
- Copy of all job sheets - Copy of specialist inspection reports - MPI etc.
- Report to owner - Copy of log book entry
- Job book, completed.
Parts Shipped To Jabiru With Engine:
- Exhaust extractors - Muffler
- Starter Motor - Oil Cooler
Use:
- School – mainly circuits - School – mainly cross-country
- School – even mix of circuits and cross-country - Private
- Unknown
Reason for Overhaul:
-Time Expired -Update Spec
-Other:
Since manufacture or its last overhaul has the engine had any of the following::
A prop strike or other accident? -Yes -No Poor cylinder leak-downs? -Yes -No
High, low or fluctuating oil pressure? -Yes -No Major work (i.e. top end overhaul) -Yes -No
High oil temperature? -Yes -No Been hard to start when hot? -Yes -No
High cylinder head temperatures? -Yes -No Been hard to start when cold? -Yes -No
Been using a Jabiru or Sensenich Prop? -Yes -No
If the engine has had major work, please give a quick
description of what was done and who carried it out:

Shipping Details:
Parts to be shipped to customer with engine: -Exhaust extractors -Muffler
-Starter Motor -Oil Cooler
Overhauled by: - -Jabiru;

- INHIBITED Date: Signed by:

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9.2.2 Engine Details

Engine Serial #: 22 Date:

9.2.3 Top End Subassembly A Build Sheet – Conrods
Table 4 – Build Sheet A

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

A1 Clean Conrods
A2 Inspect and measure Conrods
Fit the Conrods to the Crankshaft; Use Loctite 620 on the
A3
bolts and torque to 18 ft.lbs
A4 Stage A - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

MPI Release Note No.

9.2.4 Top End Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads
Table 5 – Build Sheet C

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

C1 Clean and deburr all parts
C2 Record all measurements
Install pushrod tube ‘O’ Rings, springs, washers and
C3
circlips
C4 Check valve seats, fit spring retainers, install valves
C5 Complete rocker shafts, posts and rocker assemblies
C6 Fit cylinder base ‘O’ rings
C7 Measure and fit front circlip
C8 Check ring end gaps, fit rings to pistons
C9 Fit cylinders to heads. Torque: 12 ft/lbs / 24 ft.lbs
C10 Install piston assembly to cylinder just clear of the oil ring
C11 Stage C - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

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9.2.5 Top End Subassembly E Build Sheet – Starter Motor
Table 6 – Build Sheet E

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Fit new bushes and bearings to starter motor & bendix
E1 gear assembly. Fit new brushes to motor & re-assemble
with Loctite 243 (if needed)
E2 Stage E - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

9.2.6 Top End Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case

Table 7 – Build Sheet F

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

F1 Deburr, clean and inspect all of the gears
Measure the shaft post internal diameters and the
F2
distributor shaft diameters
F3 Using loctite 515 fit the shaft posts to the gear housing
F4 Fit the distributor shaft seals and rear crankshaft seal
F5 Fit shafts to gears
F6 Fit the distributor shafts and gears to the gear housing
F7 Check End Clearance of Distributor Shaft to Case Flange
F8 Stage F - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

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9.2.7 Top End Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor
Table 8 – Build Sheet G

No. Check Size Initials Checked By Date

G1 Main Jet
G2 Needle Jet
G3 Idle Jet
G4 Needle 4A138A0D-1
G5 Float seat___ mm dia
G6 Gravity Feed Valve 47-969
G7 Air Bleed 1.6mm
G8 Idle Mixture Screw Out 1 Turn
G9 Choke Jet 1.2mm
G10 Inspect fuel pump
G11 Stage G - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

9.2.8 Top End Subassembly H – Final Assembly
Table 9 – Build Sheet H

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

H1 Place all through bolts in crankcase for cylinder bases
H2 Fit piston and cylinder Assemblies. Check circlips
H3 Stage H1 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H4 Tension the cylinder base studs/bolts
H5 Fit pushrods and valve gear. Set gap to 0.10”
H6 Fit sump and induction tubes
H7 Fit Carburettor assembly
H8 Fit fuel pump
H9 Fit exhaust system
H10 Stage H2 - Stage Inspection of Assembly

I hereby certify that the above subassembly has been assembled in accordance with the applicable Jabiru
Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

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9.2.9 Top End Jabiru 2200 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J
Table 10 – Post Run Inspection

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

J1 Heads re-torqued to 24 ft.lbs. Valves adjusted
J2 Check induction/exhaust bolts
J3 Any changes to be made
Rerun, check for oil leaks and/or any modifications made (oil
J4
pressure/leaks etc)
Check charging rate of alternator
J5
Volts:
Leak Down Test Results:
J6 Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4
80 80 80 80
J7 Check all paper work
J8 Drain fuel/oil. Prepare for shipment, inhibited and sealed
Stage J - Post Engine Run Procedure Completed

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9.2.10 Top End Jabiru 2200 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet
Table 11 – Measure & Clearance Record Sheet
Engine No. Date:
Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crank Big Ends 1 2 3 4
Conrod Big Ends 1 2 3 4

Clearances 1 2 3 4

Head 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Head 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
In. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4
Ex. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4
In. Valves 1 2 3 4
Ex. Valves 1 2 3 4

In. Clearances 1 2 3 4

Ex. Clearances 1 2 3 4

Cylinder Barrel 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Cylinder Barrel 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 1 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 2 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 3 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 4 Bore: Length:
Piston Diameters: 1 2 3 4

Clearance 1 2 3 4

Ring Gap Top 1 2 3 4

Ring Gap Bottom 1 2 3 4

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________

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9.2.11 Top End Summary of Parts Used
 Note: Refer to lists in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 for parts which MUST be replaced at overhaul.
Table 12 – Summary of Parts Used
ENGINE NO: DATE:
Bulk Strip Overhaul Hydraulic
Maintenance Top End Overhaul Solid Lifter
NEW ORIGINAL NEW ORIGINAL
CRANKCASE HEADS
Main Bearings Rockers
Through Bolts Shafts
Engine Mount Plate O Rings
Pick Up Stainer Collets
Oil Pressure Switch Valve
Oil Pressure Sender Springs
Oil Cooler Fitting Adjustors
Valve Lifters Solid Pushrods
Tacho Pick-up Pushrod Tubes
Oil Feed To Heads Rocker Covers
Oil Pick-up Valve Guides
O Rings Rubber T’s
CRANKSHAFT Lifter
Conrods CYLINDERS
Conrod Bearings O Rings
Prop Drive SUMP
Front Seal Long Temp Sender
Crank Gear Swept Plenum Chamber
CAM Induction Pipes
CAM Gear Outer O Rings
CAM Gear Inner Induction Gaskets
FLYWHEEL Heat Shield
Magnets (ignition) Induction Hose Joiners
Vac Drive Plate EXHAUST PIPES
Ring Gear Ex-Gaskets Type
ALTERNATOR Bevel Type
Magnet Ring OIL COOLER
Stator Oil Cooler Adaptor
PISTONS Oil Hoses
Rings FUEL PUMP
Gudgeons / Circlips Push Rod
IGNITION HARNESS Gaskets / Spacer
Plugs STARTER MOTOR
Rotors Clutch Assy
Dizzy Caps OIL PUMP
Dizzy Shafts Housing
Dizzy Gears Spacer Plate
Seals Dizzy Gears
Rear Seals CARBY
Dizzy Case Fuel Line
Dizzy Posts Mount
Coils

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9.2.12 Top End Ground Run-In Procedure
Table 13 – Ground Run-In Procedure

Pre Run-In Checks: Correct Oil Type & Quantity All connections secure
Propeller Secure Check ignitions L/R (check during run)
Idle Set
Oil Oil
Time Duration Condition RPM RPM CHT 4/6
Temp Pressure
3 Start and Idle 1400

10 Hot Idle Check 1 Idle

30 sec / 1 Take-Off Power Full / 2000

1/2 75% Power 2800 / 2000

1/2 Take-Off Full / 2000

15 sec / 2 Full Full / 2000

2 75% Power 2800

1 Cooling Run 2000

2 75% Power 2800

3 Cooling Run 2000

2/1/2 2800 / 2000 / 2800

2/2 2500 / 2800

2/3 2500 / 3000

2/3 2500 / Full

3 Cooling Run 1200

10 Hot Idle Check 2 Idle

O.A.T. °C
Use:
Alternator: V at 2800 RPM Aero Shell 100/Exxon 100/BP Aviation Oil 100
Idle Comments: 2200 2.2 Litres or 2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter
3300 3.4 Litres or 3.2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter

Top End (RPM) Comments: Overall Comments:

Any Changes / Adjustments Made During Run:

Post Run-In Checks: Check for Oil Leaks Re-Torque Cylinder Heads
Adjust Valves (solid Lifter) Check Induction / Exhaust
Post-Run Leak-Down: Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4
80 80 80 80
Drain Oil & Inhibit
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9.3 2200 Overhaul Booklet

9.3.1 Job Traveller
Table 14 – Job Traveller

Jabiru Engine – Job Traveller Form: JABENGJT-1

CASA VH Registration No. …………………….. RA-Aus or Other Registration No. ………………….
Job Number: Order / Invoice No:

Engine Model: -2200 -3300 -5100 Engine Serial Number:

Date Received: Owner:

TSO:
Work to be done (iaw Jabiru Approved Data & certified for in the applicable section of the engine overhaul booklet):
- Trade-In (Full Overhaul) - Full overhaul & return to owner
- Top End Inspection - Bulk Strip
- Maintenance (RA-Aus only) - Other:
Records to be filed:
- Copy of ARC - Jabiru Engine Job Traveller
- Copy of all job sheets - Copy of specialist inspection reports - MPI etc.
- Report to owner - Copy of log book entry
- Job book, completed.
Parts Shipped To Jabiru With Engine:
- Exhaust extractors - Muffler
- Starter Motor - Oil Cooler
Use:
- School – mainly circuits - School – mainly cross-country
- School – even mix of circuits and cross-country - Private
- Unknown
Reason for Overhaul:
-Time Expired -Update Spec
-Other:
Since manufacture or its last overhaul has the engine had any of the following::
A prop strike or other accident? -Yes -No Poor cylinder leak-downs? -Yes -No
High, low or fluctuating oil pressure? -Yes -No Major work (i.e. top end overhaul) -Yes -No
High oil temperature? -Yes -No Been hard to start when hot? -Yes -No
High cylinder head temperatures? -Yes -No Been hard to start when cold? -Yes -No
Been using a Jabiru or Sensenich Prop? -Yes -No
If the engine has had major work, please give a quick
description of what was done and who carried it out:

Shipping Details:
Parts to be shipped to customer with engine: -Exhaust extractors -Muffler
-Starter Motor -Oil Cooler
Overhauled by: - -Jabiru;

- INHIBITED Date: Signed by:

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9.3.2 Engine Details

Engine Serial #: 22 Date:

9.3.3 Subassembly A Build Sheet – Crankshaft, Propeller Mount Flange and Conrods
Table 15 – Build Sheet A

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Inspect for Burrs, Oil Holes, Chamfers; Clean Crankshaft,
A1
Conrods and Propeller Mount Plate
A2 Inspect Oil Holes and insert Welch Plugs
Measure Crankshaft (refer to Goods Inwards Inspection
A3
Sheet)
A4 Inspect and measure Propeller Mount Flange
Inspect and measure Conrods (refer to Goods Inwards
A5
Inspection Sheet)
Temporarily Mount Propeller Mount Flange to Crankshaft
A6
and bolt to stand
Fit the Conrods to the Crankshaft; Use Loctite 620 on the
A7
bolts and torque to 18 ft.lbs
A8 Stage A - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.4 Subassembly B Build Sheet – Crankcase and Camshaft Assembly
Table 16 – Build Sheet B

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

B1 Inspect case, deburr, clean, check oil holes
B2 Fit inner stud “O” rings
B3 Fit all studs
B4 Fit outer oil suction welch plugs
B5 Fit oil relief valve, oil pressure sender and pressure switch
B6 Fit bearing shells (12)
B7 Blue surfaces; Assemble and torque to 30 ft.lbs
B8 Measure main tunnel and camshaft bearings
B9 Disassemble; Measure Cam Follower Bores
B10 Fit Lifters
B11 Check Camshaft End Float
B12 Check Crankshaft End Float
B13 Stage B - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.5 Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads
Table 17 – Build Sheet C

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

C1 Clean and deburr all parts
C2 Record all measurements
Install pushrod tube ‘O’ Rings, springs, washers and
C3
circlips
C4 Check valve seats, fit spring retainers, install valves
C5 Complete rocker shafts, posts and rocker assemblies
C6 Fit cylinder base ‘O’ rings
C7 Measure and fit front circlip
C8 Check ring end gaps, fit rings to pistons
C9 Fit cylinders to heads. Torque: 12 ft/lbs / 24 ft.lbs
C10 Install piston assembly to cylinder just clear of the oil ring
C11 Stage C - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.6 Subassembly D Build Sheet – Sump
Table 18 – Build Sheet D

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

D1 Clean and inspect the sump.
D2 Clean out blind threads using a suitable sized tap
Ensure all seals and gaskets on plugs and terminals are
D3
serviceable.
D4 Stage D - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.7 Subassembly E Build Sheet – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator
Table 19 – Build Sheet E

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

E1 Clean and de-burr starter ring gear & bendix gears.
Assemble magnets, pole plates, tacho tags and alternator
E2
rotor to flywheel
E3 Verify magnet strength and polarity correct
Fit new bushes and bearings to starter motor & bendix
E4 gear assembly. Fit new brushes to motor & re-assemble
with Loctite 243 (if needed)
E5 Stage E - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.8 Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case

Table 20 – Build Sheet F

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

F1 Deburr, clean and inspect all of the gears
Measure the shaft post internal diameters and the
F2
distributor shaft diameters
F3 Using loctite 515 fit the shaft posts to the gear housing
F4 Fit the distributor shaft seals and rear crankshaft seal
F5 Fit shafts to gears
F6 Fit the distributor shafts and gears to the gear housing
F7 Check End Clearance of Distributor Shaft to Case Flange
F8 Stage F - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.9 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor
Table 21 – Build Sheet G

No. Check Size Initials Checked By Date

G1 Main Jet
G2 Needle Jet
G3 Idle Jet
G4 Needle 4A138A0D-1
G5 Float seat___ mm dia
G6 Gravity Feed Valve 47-969
G7 Air Bleed 1.6mm
G8 Idle Mixture Screw Out 1 Turn
G9 Choke Jet 1.2mm
G10 Stage G - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.10 Subassembly H – Final Assembly
Table 22 – Build Sheet H

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Apply Loctite 515 to crankcase halves; lubricate where
H1
necessary
H2 Locate camshaft in crankcase half
H3 Locate 2 crankcase halves over crankshaft
H4 Stage H1 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H5 Tension front (2) and rear (2)
H6 Place all through bolts in crankcase for cylinder bases
H7 Fit piston and cylinder Assemblies. Check circlips
H8 Stage H2 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H9 Tension the cylinder base studs/bolts
H10 Fit pushrods and valve gear. Set gap to 0.10”
H11 Fit sump and induction tubes
H12 Check camshaft timing
H13 Fit engine mount plate and gearbox housing
H14 Fit flywheel, alternator mount plate and ignition coils
H15 Fit Carburettor assembly
H16 Fit fuel pump
H17 Fit oil pump assembly
Fit front seal and propeller flange Torque 30 ft.lbs/Lockwire
H18
then std flange lockwire not required
H19 Fit exhaust system
H20 Stage H3 - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.3.11 Jabiru 2200 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J
Table 23 – Post Run Inspection

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

J1 Heads re-torqued to 24 ft.lbs. Valves adjusted
J2 Check induction/exhaust bolts
J3 Any changes to be made
Rerun, check for oil leaks and/or any modifications made (oil
J4
pressure/leaks etc)
Check charging rate of alternator
J5
Volts:
Leak Down Test Results:
J6 Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4
80 80 80 80
J7 Check all paper work
J8 Drain fuel/oil. Prepare for shipment, inhibited and sealed
J9 Stage J - Post Engine Run Procedure Completed

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Jabiru Pty Ltd Instructions and Maintenance procedures.

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9.3.12 Jabiru 2200 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet
Table 24 – Measure & Clearance Record Sheet
Engine No. Date:
Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crank Mains: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Crankcase Left P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crankcase Right P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crankcase Assy 1 2 3 4 5 6
Main Tunnels
Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Crank Big Ends 1 2 3 4
Conrod Big Ends 1 2 3 4

Clearances 1 2 3 4

Camshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Camshaft Journals 1 2 3 4 5 6
Camshaft Tunnel 1 2 3 4 5 6

Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Head 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Head 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
In. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4
Ex. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4
In. Valves 1 2 3 4
Ex. Valves 1 2 3 4

In. Clearances 1 2 3 4

Ex. Clearances 1 2 3 4

Cylinder Barrel 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Cylinder Barrel 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 1 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 2 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 3 Bore: Length:
Cylinder Barrel 4 Bore: Length:
Piston Diameters: 1 2 3 4

Clearance 1 2 3 4

Ring Gap Top 1 2 3 4

Ring Gap Bottom 1 2 3 4

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________

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9.3.13 Summary of Parts Used
 Note: Refer to lists in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 for parts which MUST be replaced at overhaul.
Table 25 – Summary of Parts Used
ENGINE NO: DATE:
Bulk Strip Overhaul Hydraulic
Maintenance Top End Overhaul Solid Lifter
NEW ORIGINAL NEW ORIGINAL
CRANKCASE HEADS
Main Bearings Rockers
Through Bolts Shafts
Engine Mount Plate O Rings
Pick Up Stainer Collets
Oil Pressure Switch Valve
Oil Pressure Sender Springs
Oil Cooler Fitting Adjustors
Valve Lifters Solid Pushrods
Tacho Pick-up Pushrod Tubes
Oil Feed To Heads Rocker Covers
Oil Pick-up Valve Guides
O Rings Rubber T’s
CRANKSHAFT Lifter
Conrods CYLINDERS
Conrod Bearings O Rings
Prop Drive SUMP
Front Seal Long Temp Sender
Crank Gear Swept Plenum Chamber
CAM Induction Pipes
CAM Gear Outer O Rings
CAM Gear Inner Induction Gaskets
FLYWHEEL Heat Shield
Magnets (ignition) Induction Hose Joiners
Vac Drive Plate EXHAUST PIPES
Ring Gear Ex-Gaskets Type
ALTERNATOR Bevel Type
Magnet Ring OIL COOLER
Stator Oil Cooler Adaptor
PISTONS Oil Hoses
Rings FUEL PUMP
Gudgeons / Circlips Push Rod
IGNITION HARNESS Gaskets / Spacer
Plugs STARTER MOTOR
Rotors Clutch Assy
Dizzy Caps OIL PUMP
Dizzy Shafts Housing
Dizzy Gears Spacer Plate
Seals Dizzy Gears
Rear Seals CARBY
Dizzy Case Fuel Line
Dizzy Posts Mount
Coils

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9.3.14 Ground Run-In Procedure
Table 26 – Ground Run-In Procedure

Pre Run-In Checks: Correct Oil Type & Quantity All connections secure
Propeller Secure Check ignitions L/R (check during run)
Idle Set
Oil Oil
Time Duration Condition RPM RPM CHT 4/6
Temp Pressure
3 Start and Idle 1400

10 Hot Idle Check 1 Idle

30 sec / 1 Take-Off Power Full / 2000

1/2 75% Power 2800 / 2000

1/2 Take-Off Full / 2000

15 sec / 2 Full Full / 2000

2 75% Power 2800

1 Cooling Run 2000

2 75% Power 2800

3 Cooling Run 2000

2/1/2 2800 / 2000 / 2800

2/2 2500 / 2800

2/3 2500 / 3000

2/3 2500 / Full

3 Cooling Run 1200

10 Hot Idle Check 2 Idle

O.A.T. °C
Use:
Alternator: V at 2800 RPM Aero Shell 100/Exxon 100/BP Aviation Oil 100
Idle Comments: 2200 2.2 Litres or 2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter
3300 3.4 Litres or 3.2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter

Top End (RPM) Comments: Overall Comments:

Any Changes / Adjustments Made During Run:

Post Run-In Checks: Check for Oil Leaks Re-Torque Cylinder Heads
Adjust Valves (solid Lifter) Check Induction / Exhaust

Post-Run Leak-Down: Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4

80 80 80 80
Drain Oil & Inhibit
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9.4 3300 Top End Overhaul Booklet

9.4.1 Job Traveller
Table 27 – Job Traveller

Jabiru Engine – Job Traveller Form: JABENGJT-1

CASA VH Registration No. ……………………. RA-Aus or Other Registration No. ………………….
Job Number: Order / Invoice No:

Engine Model: -2200 -3300 -5100 Engine Serial Number:

Date Received: Owner:

TSO:
Work to be done (iaw Jabiru Approved Data & certified for in the applicable section of the engine overhaul booklet):
- Trade-In (Full Overhaul) - Full overhaul & return to owner
- Top End Inspection - Bulk Strip
- Maintenance (RA-Aus only) - Other:
Records to be filed:
- Copy of ARC - Jabiru Engine Job Traveller
- Copy of all job sheets - Copy of specialist inspection reports - MPI etc.
- Report to owner - Copy of log book entry
- Job book, completed.
Parts Shipped To Jabiru With Engine:
- Exhaust extractors - Muffler
- Starter Motor - Oil Cooler
Use:
- School – mainly circuits - School – mainly cross-country
- School – even mix of circuits and cross-country - Private
- Unknown
Reason for Overhaul:
-Time Expired -Update Spec
-Other:
Since manufacture or its last overhaul has the engine had any of the following::
A prop strike or other accident? -Yes -No Poor cylinder leak-downs? -Yes -No
High, low or fluctuating oil pressure? -Yes -No Major work (i.e. top end overhaul) -Yes -No
High oil temperature? -Yes -No Been hard to start when hot? -Yes -No
High cylinder head temperatures? -Yes -No Been hard to start when cold? -Yes -No
Been using a Jabiru or Sensenich Prop? -Yes -No
If the engine has had major work, please give a quick
description of what was done and who carried it out:

Shipping Details:
Parts to be shipped to customer with engine: -Exhaust extractors -Muffler
-Starter Motor -Oil Cooler
Overhauled by: - -Jabiru;

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9.4.3 Top End Subassembly A Build Sheet – Conrods
Table 28 – Build Sheet A

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

A1 Clean Conrods
A2 Inspect and measure Conrods
Fit the Conrods to the Crankshaft; Use Loctite 620 on the
A3
bolts and torque to 18 ft.lbs
A4 Stage A - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.4 Top End Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads
Table 29 – Build Sheet C

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

C1 Clean and deburr all parts
C2 Record all measurements
Install pushrod tube ‘O’ Rings, springs, washers and
C3
circlips
C4 Check valve seats, fit spring retainers, install valves
C5 Complete rocker shafts, posts and rocker assemblies
C6 Fit cylinder base ‘O’ rings
C7 Measure and fit front circlip
C8 Check ring end gaps, fit rings to pistons
C9 Fit cylinders to heads. Torque: 12 ft/lbs / 24 ft.lbs
C10 Install piston assembly to cylinder just clear of the oil ring
C11 Stage C - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.5 Top End Subassembly E Build Sheet – Starter Motor
Table 30 – Build Sheet E

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Fit new bushes and bearings to starter motor & bendix
E1 gear assembly. Fit new brushes to motor & re-assemble
with Loctite 243 (if needed)
E2 Stage E - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.6 Top End Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case

Table 31 – Build Sheet F

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

F1 Deburr, clean and inspect all of the gears
Measure the shaft post internal diameters and the
F2
distributor shaft diameters
F3 Using loctite 515 fit the shaft posts to the gear housing
F4 Fit the distributor shaft seals and rear crankshaft seal
F5 Fit shafts to gears
F6 Fit the distributor shafts and gears to the gear housing
F7 Check End Clearance of Distributor Shaft to Case Flange
F8 Stage F - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.7 Top End Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor
Table 32 – Build Sheet G

No. Check Size Initials Checked By Date

G1 Main Jet
G2 Needle Jet
G3 Idle Jet
G4 Needle 4A138A0D-1
G5 Float seat___ mm dia
G6 Gravity Feed Valve 47-969
G7 Air Bleed 1.6mm
G8 Idle Mixture Screw Out 1 Turn
G9 Choke Jet 1.2mm
G10 Inspect fuel pump
G11 Stage G - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.8 Top End Subassembly H – Final Assembly
Table 33 – Build Sheet H

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

H1 Place all through bolts in crankcase for cylinder bases
H2 Fit piston and cylinder Assemblies. Check circlips
H3 Stage H1 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H4 Tension the cylinder base studs/bolts
H5 Fit pushrods and valve gear. Set gap to 0.10”
H6 Fit sump and induction tubes
H7 Fit Carburettor assembly
H8 Fit fuel pump
H9 Fit exhaust system
H10 Stage H2 - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.4.9 Top End Jabiru 3300 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J
Table 34 – Post Run Inspection

Checked
No. Details Initials Date
By
J1 Heads re-torqued to 24 ft.lbs. Valves adjusted
J2 Check induction/exhaust bolts
J3 Any changes to be made
Rerun, check for oil leaks and/or any modifications made (oil
J4
pressure/leaks etc)
Check charging rate of alternator
J5
Volts:
Leak Down Test Results:
J6 1 2 3 4 5 6
80 80 80 80 80 80
J7 Check all paper work
J8 Drain fuel/oil. Prepare for shipment, inhibited and sealed
J9 Stage J - Post Engine Run Procedure Completed

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9.4.10 Jabiru 3300 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet
Table 35 – Measure & Clearance Record Sheet
Engine No. Date:
Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crank Big Ends 1 2 3 4 5 6
Conrod Big Ends 1 2 3 4 5 6

Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Head 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Head 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 5 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 6 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
In. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ex. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4 5 6
In. Valves 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ex. Valves 1 2 3 4 5 6

In. Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ex. Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Cylinder Barrel 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Cylinder Barrel 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 5 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 6 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Barrel 1 Bore: Length: Barrel 4 Bore: Length:
Barrel 2 Bore: Length: Barrel 5 Bore: Length:
Barrel 3 Bore: Length: Barrel 6 Bore: Length:
Piston Diameters: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Clearance 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ring Gap Top 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ring Gap Bottom 1 2 3 4

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________

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9.4.11 Summary of Parts Used
 Note: Refer to lists in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 for parts which MUST be replaced at overhaul.
Table 36 – Summary of Parts Used
ENGINE NO: DATE:
Bulk Strip Overhaul Hydraulic
Maintenance Top End Overhaul Solid Lifter
NEW ORIGINAL NEW ORIGINAL
CRANKCASE HEADS
Main Bearings Rockers
Through Bolts Shafts
Engine Mount Plate O Rings
Pick Up Stainer Collets
Oil Pressure Switch Valve
Oil Pressure Sender Springs
Oil Cooler Fitting Adjustors
Valve Lifters Solid Pushrods
Tacho Pick-up Pushrod Tubes
Oil Feed To Heads Rocker Covers
Oil Pick-up Valve Guides
O Rings Rubber T’s
CRANKSHAFT Lifter
Conrods CYLINDERS
Conrod Bearings O Rings
Prop Drive SUMP
Front Seal Long Temp Sender
Crank Gear Swept Plenum Chamber
CAM Induction Pipes
CAM Gear Outer O Rings
CAM Gear Inner Induction Gaskets
FLYWHEEL Heat Shield
Magnets (ignition) Induction Hose Joiners
Vac Drive Plate EXHAUST PIPES
Ring Gear Ex-Gaskets Type
ALTERNATOR Bevel Type
Magnet Ring OIL COOLER
Stator Oil Cooler Adaptor
PISTONS Oil Hoses
Rings FUEL PUMP
Gudgeons / Circlips Push Rod
IGNITION HARNESS Gaskets / Spacer
Plugs STARTER MOTOR
Rotors Clutch Assy
Dizzy Caps OIL PUMP
Dizzy Shafts Housing
Dizzy Gears Spacer Plate
Seals Dizzy Gears
Rear Seals CARBY
Dizzy Case Fuel Line
Dizzy Posts Mount
Coils

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9.4.12 Ground Run-In Procedure
Table 37 – Ground Run-In Procedure

Pre Run-In Checks: Correct Oil Type & Quantity All connections secure
Propeller Secure Check ignitions L/R (check during run)
Idle Set
Oil Oil
Time Duration Condition RPM RPM CHT 4/6
Temp Pressure
3 Start and Idle 1400

10 Hot Idle Check 1 Idle

30 sec / 1 Take-Off Power Full / 2000

1/2 75% Power 2800 / 2000

1/2 Take-Off Full / 2000

15 sec / 2 Full Full / 2000

2 75% Power 2800

1 Cooling Run 2000

2 75% Power 2800

3 Cooling Run 2000

2/1/2 2800 / 2000 / 2800

2/2 2500 / 2800

2/3 2500 / 3000

2/3 2500 / Full

3 Cooling Run 1200

10 Hot Idle Check 2 Idle

O.A.T. °C
Use:
Alternator: V at 2800 RPM Aero Shell 100/Exxon 100/BP Aviation Oil 100
Idle Comments: 2200 2.2 Litres or 2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter
3300 3.4 Litres or 3.2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter

Top End (RPM) Comments: Overall Comments:

Any Changes / Adjustments Made During Run:

Post Run-In Checks: Check for Oil Leaks Re-Torque Cylinder Heads
Adjust Valves (solid Lifter) Check Induction / Exhaust

Post-Run Leak-Down: Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4 Cyl 5 Cyl 6

80 80 80 80 80 80
Drain Oil & Inhibit
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9.5 3300 Overhaul Booklet

9.5.1 Job Traveller
Table 38 – Job Traveller

Jabiru Engine – Job Traveller Form: JABENGJT-1

CASA VH Registration No. …………………… RA-Aus or Other Registration No. ……………….....
Job Number: Order / Invoice No:

Engine Model: -2200 -3300 -5100 Engine Serial Number:

Date Received: Owner:

TSO:
Work to be done (iaw Jabiru Approved Data & certified for in the applicable section of the engine overhaul booklet):
- Trade-In (Full Overhaul) - Full overhaul & return to owner
- Top End Inspection - Bulk Strip
- Maintenance (RA-Aus only) - Other:
Records to be filed:
- Copy of ARC - Jabiru Engine Job Traveller
- Copy of all job sheets - Copy of specialist inspection reports - MPI etc.
- Report to owner - Copy of log book entry
- Job book, completed.
Parts Shipped To Jabiru With Engine:
- Exhaust extractors - Muffler
- Starter Motor - Oil Cooler
Use:
- School – mainly circuits - School – mainly cross-country
- School – even mix of circuits and cross-country - Private
- Unknown
Reason for Overhaul:
-Time Expired -Update Spec
-Other:
Since manufacture or its last overhaul has the engine had any of the following::
A prop strike or other accident? -Yes -No Poor cylinder leak-downs? -Yes -No
High, low or fluctuating oil pressure? -Yes -No Major work (i.e. top end overhaul) -Yes -No
High oil temperature? -Yes -No Been hard to start when hot? -Yes -No
High cylinder head temperatures? -Yes -No Been hard to start when cold? -Yes -No
Been using a Jabiru or Sensenich Prop? -Yes -No
If the engine has had major work, please give a quick
description of what was done and who carried it out:

Shipping Details:
Parts to be shipped to customer with engine: -Exhaust extractors -Muffler
-Starter Motor -Oil Cooler
Overhauled by: - -Jabiru;

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9.5.2 Engine Details

Engine Serial #: 33 Date:

9.5.3 Subassembly A Build Sheet – Crankshaft, Propeller Mount Flange and Conrods
Table 39 – Build Sheet A

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Inspect for Burrs, Oil Holes, Chamfers; Clean Crankshaft,
A1
Conrods and Propeller Mount Plate
A2 Inspect Oil Holes and insert Welch Plugs
Measure Crankshaft (refer to Goods Inwards Inspection
A3
Sheet)
A4 Inspect and measure Propeller Mount Flange
Inspect and measure Conrods (refer to Goods Inwards
A5
Inspection Sheet)
Temporarily Mount Propeller Mount Flange to Crankshaft
A6
and bolt to stand
Fit the Conrods to the Crankshaft; Use Loctite 620 on the
A7
bolts and torque to 18 ft.lbs
A8 Stage A - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.4 Subassembly B Build Sheet – Crankcase and Camshaft Assembly
Table 40 – Build Sheet B

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

B1 Inspect case, deburr, clean, check oil holes
B2 Fit inner stud “O” rings
B3 Fit all studs
B4 Fit outer oil suction welch plugs
B5 Fit oil relief valve, oil pressure sender and pressure switch
B6 Fit bearing shells (16)
B7 Blue surfaces; Assemble and torque
B8 Measure main tunnel and camshaft bearings
B9 Disassemble; Measure Cam Follower Bores
B10 Fit Lifters
B11 Check Camshaft End Float
B12 Check Crankshaft End Float
B13 Stage B - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.5 Subassembly C Build Sheet – Pistons, Cylinders and Cylinder Heads
Table 41 – Build Sheet C

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

C1 Clean and deburr all parts
C2 Record all measurements
Install pushrod tube ‘O’ Rings, springs, washers and
C3
circlips
C4 Check valve seats, fit spring retainers, install valves
C5 Complete rocker shafts, posts and rocker assemblies
C6 Fit cylinder base ‘O’ rings
C7 Measure and fit front circlip
C8 Check ring end gaps, fit rings to pistons
C9 Fit cylinders to heads. Torque: 12 ft/lbs / 24 ft.lbs
C10 Install piston assembly to cylinder just clear of the oil ring
C11 Stage C - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.6 Subassembly D Build Sheet – Sump
Table 42 – Build Sheet D

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

D1 Clean and inspect the sump.
D2 Clean out blind threads using a suitable sized tap
Ensure all seals and gaskets on plugs and terminals are
D3
serviceable.
D4 Stage D - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.7 Subassembly E Build Sheet – Flywheel, Ignition Coils, Starter Motor And Alternator
Table 43 – Build Sheet E

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

E1 Clean and de-burr starter ring gear & bendix gears.
Assemble magnets, pole plates, tacho tags and alternator
E2
rotor to flywheel
E3 Verify magnet strength and polarity correct
Fit new bushes and bearings to starter motor & bendix
E4 gear assembly. Fit new brushes to motor & re-assemble
with Loctite 243 (if needed)
E5 Stage E - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.8 Subassembly F Build Sheet – Gear Case
Table 44 – Build Sheet F

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

F1 Deburr, clean and inspect all of the gears
Measure the shaft post internal diameters and the
F2
distributor shaft diameters
F3 Using loctite 515 fit the shaft posts to the gear housing
F4 Fit the distributor shaft seals and rear crankshaft seal
F5 Fit shafts to gears
F6 Fit the distributor shafts and gears to the gear housing
F7 Check End Clearance of Distributor Shaft to Case Flange
F8 Stage F - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.9 Subassembly G – Fuel Pump and Carburettor

Table 45 – Build Sheet G

No. Check Size Initials Checked By Date

G1 Main Jet
G2 Needle Jet
G3 Idle Jet
G4 Needle 4A138A0D-1
G5 Float seat___ mm dia
G6 Gravity Feed Valve 47-969
G7 Air Bleed 1.6mm
G8 Idle Mixture Screw Out 1 Turn
G9 Choke Jet 1.2mm
G10 Stage G - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.10 Subassembly H – Final Assembly
Table 46 – Build Sheet H

No. Details Initials Checked By Date

Apply Loctite 515 to crankcase halves; lubricate where
H1
necessary
H2 Locate camshaft in crankcase half
H3 Locate 2 crankcase halves over crankshaft
H4 Stage H1 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H5 Tension front (2) and rear (2)
H6 Place all through bolts in crankcase for cylinder bases
H7 Fit piston and cylinder Assemblies. Check circlips
H8 Stage H2 - Stage Inspection of Assembly
H9 Tension the cylinder base studs/bolts
H10 Fit pushrods and valve gear. Set gap to 0.10”
H11 Fit sump and induction tubes
H12 Check camshaft timing
H13 Fit engine mount plate and gearbox housing
H14 Fit flywheel, alternator mount plate and ignition coils
H15 Fit Carburettor assembly
H16 Fit fuel pump
H17 Fit oil pump assembly
Fit front seal and propeller flange Torque 30 ft.lbs/Lockwire
H18
then std flange lockwire not required
H19 Fit exhaust system
H20 Stage H3 - Stage Inspection of Assembly

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9.5.11 Jabiru 3300 – Engine Post Run Procedure – Stage J
Table 47 – Post Run Inspection

Checked
No. Details Initials Date
By
J1 Heads re-torqued to 24 ft.lbs. Valves adjusted
J2 Check induction/exhaust bolts
J3 Any changes to be made
Rerun, check for oil leaks and/or any modifications made (oil
J4
pressure/leaks etc)
Check charging rate of alternator
J5
Volts:
Leak Down Test Results:
J6 1 2 3 4 5 6
80 80 80 80 80 80
J7 Check all paper work
J8 Drain fuel/oil. Prepare for shipment, inhibited and sealed
J9 Stage J - Post Engine Run Procedure Completed

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9.5.12 Jabiru 3300 Parts Measure and Clearance Record Sheet
Table 48 – Measure & Clearance Record Sheet
Engine No. Date:
Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crank Mains: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Crankcase Left P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crankcase Right P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Crankcase Assy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Main Tunnels
Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Crankshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Crank Big Ends 1 2 3 4 5 6
Conrod Big Ends 1 2 3 4 5 6

Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Camshaft P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Camshaft Journals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Camshaft Tunnel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Head 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Head 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 5 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Head 6 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
In. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ex. Valve Guides 1 2 3 4 5 6
In. Valves 1 2 3 4 5 6
Ex. Valves 1 2 3 4 5 6

In. Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ex. Clearances 1 2 3 4 5 6

Cylinder Barrel 1 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments

Cylinder Barrel 2 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 3 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 4 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 5 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Cylinder Barrel 6 P/No. Batch: Item: Comments
Barrel 1 Bore: Length: Barrel 4 Bore: Length:
Barrel 2 Bore: Length: Barrel 5 Bore: Length:
Barrel 3 Bore: Length: Barrel 6 Bore: Length:
Piston Diameters: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Clearance 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ring Gap Top 1 2 3 4 5 6

Ring Gap Bottom 1 2 3 4

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________

I hereby certify that the above parts have been measured, engraved & installed as recorded.

Signed: Date: for Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd

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9.5.13 Summary of Parts Used
 Note: Refer to lists in Sections 5.1 and 5.2 for parts which MUST be replaced at overhaul.
Table 49 – Summary of Parts Used
ENGINE NO: DATE:
Bulk Strip Overhaul Hydraulic
Maintenance Top End Overhaul Solid Lifter
NEW ORIGINAL NEW ORIGINAL
CRANKCASE HEADS
Main Bearings Rockers
Through Bolts Shafts
Engine Mount Plate O Rings
Pick Up Stainer Collets
Oil Pressure Switch Valve
Oil Pressure Sender Springs
Oil Cooler Fitting Adjustors
Valve Lifters Solid Pushrods
Tacho Pick-up Pushrod Tubes
Oil Feed To Heads Rocker Covers
Oil Pick-up Valve Guides
O Rings Rubber T’s
CRANKSHAFT Lifter
Conrods CYLINDERS
Conrod Bearings O Rings
Prop Drive SUMP
Front Seal Long Temp Sender
Crank Gear Swept Plenum Chamber
CAM Induction Pipes
CAM Gear Outer O Rings
CAM Gear Inner Induction Gaskets
FLYWHEEL Heat Shield
Magnets (ignition) Induction Hose Joiners
Vac Drive Plate EXHAUST PIPES
Ring Gear Ex-Gaskets Type
ALTERNATOR Bevel Type
Magnet Ring OIL COOLER
Stator Oil Cooler Adaptor
PISTONS Oil Hoses
Rings FUEL PUMP
Gudgeons / Circlips Push Rod
IGNITION HARNESS Gaskets / Spacer
Plugs STARTER MOTOR
Rotors Clutch Assy
Dizzy Caps OIL PUMP
Dizzy Shafts Housing
Dizzy Gears Spacer Plate
Seals Dizzy Gears
Rear Seals CARBY
Dizzy Case Fuel Line
Dizzy Posts Mount
Coils

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9.5.14 Ground Run-In Procedure
Table 50 – Ground Run-In Procedure

Pre Run-In Checks: Correct Oil Type & Quantity All connections secure
Propeller Secure Check ignitions L/R (check during run)
Idle Set
Oil Oil
Time Duration Condition RPM RPM CHT 4/6
Temp Pressure
3 Start and Idle 1400

10 Hot Idle Check 1 Idle

30 sec / 1 Take-Off Power Full / 2000

1/2 75% Power 2800 / 2000

1/2 Take-Off Full / 2000

15 sec / 2 Full Full / 2000

2 75% Power 2800

1 Cooling Run 2000

2 75% Power 2800

3 Cooling Run 2000

2/1/2 2800 / 2000 / 2800

2/2 2500 / 2800

2/3 2500 / 3000

2/3 2500 / Full

3 Cooling Run 1200

10 Hot Idle Check 2 Idle

O.A.T. °C
Use:
Alternator: V at 2800 RPM Aero Shell 100/Exxon 100/BP Aviation Oil 100
Idle Comments: 2200 2.2 Litres or 2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter
3300 3.4 Litres or 3.2 Litres + Fill Oil Filter

Top End (RPM) Comments: Overall Comments:

Any Changes / Adjustments Made During Run:

Post Run-In Checks: Check for Oil Leaks Re-Torque Cylinder Heads
Adjust Valves (solid Lifter) Check Induction / Exhaust

Post-Run Leak-Down: Cyl 1 Cyl 2 Cyl 3 Cyl 4 Cyl 5 Cyl 6

80 80 80 80 80 80
Drain Oil & Inhibit
I hereby certify that this engine has been run in accordance with Jabiru requirements and is fit for use.

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10 Appendix B - Specifications & Limits.

10.1 Engine Serial Number Decode
 All engines are allocated a master serial number at manufacture that is referred to as the “A number”:
2200 engines = 22A-XXXX, 3300 engines = 33A-XXXX, where “XXXX” is a sequential number.
 Certified engines are then allocated an additional sequential number that is referred to as the “B
number”, “C number” (or in older engines the “J number”): 2200 engines = 22B-XXX, 3300 engines =
33B-XXX, where “XXX” is a sequential number.
 All engine records require reference to the “A number”.
 The master list of A numbers and the cross-reference to B (C or J) numbers is kept in the Jabiru
Engines department, and all enquiries should be directed there: engines@Jabiru.net.au
10.2 Electrical System Specifications: All Engines
Table 51 – Electrical Specifications

Ignition
Primary resistance 0.8 Ω to 1.0 Ω
Secondary resistance 5.9 KΩ to 7.1 KΩ
Coil to flywheel gap 0.27mm to 0.30mm
Spark plug gap 0.55mm to 0.60mm
Ignition harness resistance 6.7 KΩ per 300mm length
Alternator
Coil resistance: early 2200 0.5 Ω to 1.1 Ω
Coil resistance: all others 0.2 Ω to 0.3 Ω
Coil earth resistance Infinite
A.C. output: early 2200 30.0 VAC at 3000 RPM
A.C. output: all others 40.0 VAC at 3000 RPM
D.C. output 14.2 VDC at 3000 RPM
Tachometer
Coil resistance 160 Ω to 170 Ω
Gap, flywheel tags to sender 0.40mm

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10.3 Table of Limits

10.3.1.1 Torque Specifications For Bolts, Studs And Nuts
Table 52 – Torque Specifications

Part Nom. Dia Torque: nm Torque ft.lbs

Alternator & coil mount bolts 1/4" 14 (10)
Camshaft gear bolts (lock wired) 1/4" 11 (8)
Carburettor flange cap screws 1/4" 11 (8)
Connecting rod cap screws 5/16” 24 (18)
3/8" 40 (30)
Crankcase main studs / through bolts
7/16” 47 (35)
Propeller flange cap screws 3/8" 40 (30)
Cylinder head cap screws 5/16" 34 (24)
Engine mount plate bolts 1/4" 14 (10)
Engine mount plate bolts 5/16" 15 (11)
5/16” 34 (24)
Flywheel and gear cap screws
3/8” 40 (30)
Gearbox cover cap screws 1/4" 14 (10)
Oil Pump cap screws 5/16" 20 (15)
Propeller bolts 1/4" 9.5 (7)
Starter motor bolts 5/16" 20 (15)
Spark plugs 12mm 11 (8)
Sump cap screws 1/4" 14 (10)
Tappet cover cap screws 1/4" 7 (5)
34 Initial (24) Initial
Cylinder Head Screws 5/16”
27 after 25 hours (20) after 25 hours
Jabiru Propeller Bolts (using multiple
1/4" 8 6
Belleville washers)

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10.4 New build tolerances

 All dimensions are given in millimetres
Table 53 – New Build Tolerances
Part Min Max
Crankshaft Main journals 47.918 47.938
Crankshaft Big end journals 44.988 45.000
Crankshaft Thrust face 56.950 57.050
Crankcase Main bearing bores (no bearing) 51.976 52.000
Crankcase Main bearings fitted in case 47.975 48.005
Crankcase Crank thrust 56.650 56.850
Crankcase Cam bearing bores 20.000 20.020
Crankcase Cam thrust face 14.950 15.100
Crankcase Lifter stems: solid lifter 8.965 8.990
Crankcase Lifter bores: solid lifter 9.000 9.050
Crankcase Lifter bores: hydraulic lifter 21.490 21.470
Connecting Rods Big ends 45.028 45.070
Connecting Rods Small ends 23.005 23.015
Connecting Rods Length between bore centres 74.485 74.498
Camshaft Journals 19.960 19.970
Camshaft Valve lift 6.900 7.100
Camshaft Fuel pump lift 2.450 2.550
Camshaft Thrust faces 15.180 15.250
Camshaft Lifter OD 8.965 8.990
Pistons Diameter 97.500 97.530
Pistons Height 64.000 65.500
Pistons Ring end gap 0.400 1.000
Pistons Side ring clearance 0.010 0.020
Pistons Pin diameter 22.990 23.000
Cylinder Bore diameter 97.590 97.610
Cylinder Length over flanges 106.950 107.000
Valves Stem diameter Inlet 6.970 6.990
Valves Guide ID Inlet 7.040 7.050
Valves Stem diameter Exhaust 6.970 6.990
Valves Guide ID Exhaust 7.040 7.050
Valves Spring free length – solid lifter engine 39.500 40.000
Valves Spring free length – hydraulic lifter engine 38.000 40.000
Distributor Shaft diameter 14.940 14.970
Distributor Shaft post ID 15.000 15.030
Distributor Shaft end float 1.000

10.5 Maximum Allowable Clearances (Wear Limits)

 All dimensions are given in millimetres
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Table 54 – Wear Limits

Part Top End Inspection Full Overhaul

Crankshaft end float - 0.80
Main bearings - 0.04 – 0.09
Big end bearings - 0.04 – 0.07
Camshaft bearings - 0.08
Camshaft end float - 0.50
Solid Lifter to crankcase - 0.15
Hydraulic Lifter to Case - 0.19
Piston to cylinder 0.10 0.15
Cylinder diameter at half stroke 97.63 97.66
Piston ring end gap - 1.20
0.05 – Early model
Piston ring side clearance -
0.10 – Late model
Gudgeon pin to piston 0.02 0.04
Inlet valve stem to valve guide 0.06 0.10
Exhaust valve stem to valve guide 0.06 0.12
Minimum valve spring length 39.5 (Solid lifter) 39.5 (Solid lifter)
Distributor shaft/post - 0.15
Distributor shaft end float - 1.20
Rocker shaft to rocker arm 0.08 0.18
Oil pump gears 0.10 0.15

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11 Appendix C - Wear Factors

11.1 Wear Factors
 The following table shows typical wear amounts per 1,000 hours of operation, and is intended to all the
reader to assess the possibility of components achieving 1 or more cycles.
 Note that these values are given as a guide only. Operation of engines with poor quality “dirty” oil/and
or corrosion mixed in with oil has elevated wear on contact surfaces. Many other environment-specific
factors will also vary the engine wear rates.
 When carrying out a top end inspection, the overhauler must keep these factors in mind – for example a
cylinder measuring 97.65mm may be within the wear limits for the part but it will not survive another full
cycle. Parts which are unlikely to survive in service for another full cycle must be replaced.
Table 55 – Wear Factors

Part Typical Wear for 1 Cycle (1000 hours)

Crankshaft end thrust 0.02
Crankshaft Main Bearings 0.005 - 0.010
Crankshaft Mains 0 - 0.005
Crankshaft Big Ends 0.005 - 0.01
Camshaft End Thrust 0.06
Camshaft Bearing Areas (5) 0.01
Camshaft Followers on Stem (Solid) 0.0 - 0.005
Camshaft Fuel Lobe 0.01
Connecting Rod Bearing 0.025 - 0.06
Crankcase Cam Tunnel 0.015
Crankcase Cam Follower Bores 0.02 - 0.03 (Solid Lifter)
Gudgeon Pin Diameter 0.000 - 0.005
Pump Push Rod Length 0.01 - 0.03
Distributor Posts 0.01 Typical
Distributor Shafts 0.00 - 0.01
Valve Rocker Shafts 0.015
Rocker Bushes (Hydraulic) 0.012 - 0.020
Rocker Bushes (Hydraulic – Pushrod Oil Feed) Approx ½ of above Hydraulic
Rocker Bushes (Solid) 0.06 - 0.10
Valve Stems Inlet 0.00
Valve Stems Exhaust 0.00 - 0.01
Valve Spring Length Shortened by 1.60 - 1.80
Cylinder Head Inlet Valve Seat Visual
Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Seats Visual
Cylinder Head Inlet Valve Guides 0.01 - 0.02
Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Guides 0.01 - 0.02
Oil Pump - Inner to Outer Gear 0.025 - 0.08
Cylinder Bore Wear 0.01 - 0.03 (width and taper)
Piston Diameter 0.0 - 0.01
Piston Ring Sliding Clearances <0.01
Ring Gaps 1.50 Typical
Ring Gaps - On Oil Additive Engines 3.00 - 4.50

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12 Appendix D - Mandatory Replacement Parts

12.1 Crankcase
12.1.1 Maximum Surfacing / Decking Limit
 A maximum of 0.15mm may be taken from each case half over its life.
12.1.2 Fretting General Information

Raised ridge “Pulled up” metal

Figure 192 – Crankcase Fretting

 Cases which have suffered fretting can be identified as shown in Figure 192. There will be
characteristic markings on the crankcase joining face near the main bearing journals which can be felt
by scratching with a fingernail – the raised portions will be clearly evident.
 Suspect cases can also be checked in the field by checking the torque of the bottom crankcase
through-bolts with the torque wrench set at 28lb.ft. These bolts are set at 30lb.ft during assembly so if
the nuts move at 28lb.ft it is a good indicator that the cases have fretted and are no longer seating
together securely.
 An engine which operates for an extended period with fretting can lead to unrepairable crankcase
damage, through bolt failure and engine stoppage.
 The main causes of crankcase fretting in the Jabiru Engines are:
a. Pre-ignition or detonation due to lean running, incorrect fuel, low octane fuel, contaminated fuels or
combinations.
b. Incorrect through-bolt torque or uneven bolt tensioning.
c. Reduced through-bolt tension due to cylinder base cracking
d. Cracked or broken through-bolts
e. Poorly matched case halves
f. An inadvertent lean run – for example due to a incorrectly set float level or partially blocked fuel
filter.
g. Running engines with high valve stem-to-guide clearances, promoting oil residue in the intake
system. This has the effect of reducing the octane number (or AKI) of the fuel and can lead to
detonation or pre-ignition.
12.1.3 Fretted Crankcase Repair
 Fretting can be repaired by surfacing (or “decking”) the crankcase, then line-boring the crankshaft and
camshaft tunnels. Surfacing should always take the bare minimum material to remain within the limits
set. Excess surfacing will lead to the sump and backing plate not fitting the cases, rendering them
unserviceable.
WARNING
This process requires specialist equipment, tools and training to be successful. Overhaulers must
not attempt this job without access to these items.
 First the crankcases need to be completely stripped. All bolts, studs, dowels, fittings and plugs must be
removed. Heat may be required to extract some items.

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Figure 193 – Stripping Crankcases

 Cases must be surfaced using a special machine. Care must be taken to not exceed the maximum
allowable amount. Operators must take the minimum material required to remove the fretting damage –
usually removing less than 0.1mm of material is sufficient.
 New crankcase through-bolts and studs must be fitted. The original parts must be discarded.
 The original crankcase dowels can be re-used, however after the case has been surfaced they need to
be shortened slightly – 0.5mm – and radiused / de-burred on the modified end.
 After surfacing the cases must be bolted together and line bored along the crankshaft and camshaft
tunnels.
 After line boring the tunnels must be within the newly manufactured tolerance range – main bearing
tunnel is 51.976 to 52.000mm and 20.00 to 20.01mm for the cam tunnel.
 During line boring all crankcase dowels, studs and through-bolts must be fitted and correctly tensioned.
WARNING
ALL through bolts and crankcase studs must be replaced in a fretted case.
The same process which damages the cases also damages the bolts and studs and bolt failures are
likely if they are re-used.
 After surfacing and line boring the case need to be thoroughly de-burred and cleaned. Studs must be
re-installed permanently using Loctite 620. Remember to fit the O-rings to the studs as required on
permanent assembly. Refer to the main body of the manual above for detailed instructions on how to
carry out this work.

Figure 194 – De-Burring Crankcase After Surfacing & Line Boring

12.2 Crankshaft
12.2.1 Maximum Time In Service
 Jabiru Aircraft apply a maximum Time In Service of 4000 hours (nominally 4 cycles) to a crankshaft.
 Once a crankshaft reaches this Time In Service it must be discarded and replaced with a new item.

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12.2.2 Dowel Pins
 Section 5.8.1.1 describes the difference between “old” and “new” crankshafts. “Old” type crankshafts
must be replaced with “new” type or re-worked to the “new” configuration.
 Most old crankshafts can be re-worked to new specifications. Any crank which has not exceeded its
maximum Time In Service and which uses 5/16” flywheel mounting cap screws may be re-worked as
detailed in Jabiru Procedure AVDALSR038.
 Details of this procedure are reproduced below for ease of reference.
12.2.2.1 General
 This procedure is for the installation of crankshaft to flywheel dowels on the 2200 and 3300 Jabiru
engines.
12.2.2.2 Applicability
 To be carried out at major overhaul (2000hs TSO) of Jabiru 2200 & 3300 engines.
2200A Engines - up to S/No. 20571
3300A Engines - up to S/No. 836.
 See service bulletin JSB 012 for details.
12.2.2.3 Special Tools
 The following special tools are required for this procedure.
a. Dowel Hole Drilling Fixture (P/No. 8A021B0D) - Figure 195.
b. 15/64” drill bit - Figure 196.
c. Spiral ream Diameter 6 Tolerance H7 - Figure 196
d. 4 x 1 1/2” x 5/16”UNF cap screws - Figure 196
e. 4 x 5/16” UNF nuts.

Figure 195 – Drilling Fixture – Crankshaft Side on Left, Flywheel Side On Right

Figure 196 – 15/64” Drill (Left), 6mm Ream (Centre), UNF Cap Screws (Right)
12.2.2.4 Procedure
12.2.2.4.1 Preparation

1
Note that some early engines use ¼” bolts to attach the flywheel. These crankshafts cannot be drilled to accept
dowels. The crank must be replaced with a new part.
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 This procedure is normally scheduled to happen during the engine’s major overhaul – that is, when the
engine cases have been split and the crank removed.
 If required, it is possible to drill the crank while it is still in the cases. To do this the timing gearbox must
be removed to allow removal of the cam gear and to expose the crank. Care must be taken to ensure
no swarf is allowed to enter the engine, and the engine must be restrained & supported as noted below.
 The photographs used in this procedure were taken on a bench to give an idea of the procedure
involved. In practice, a good quality drill-press must be used. The engine/crankshaft or flywheel must
be carefully aligned with the drill axis and restrained to ensure it does not move.
12.2.2.5 Crankshaft.
 The crankshaft should be drilled first. The drilling guide is a close fit on the end of the crankshaft and
should be placed gently by hand or pulled in squarely using the cap screws. Care must be taken, as
attempting to force the fixture onto the shaft may damage the crank. Line up the small hole in the
fixture with the corresponding hole on the crankshaft.

Dowel hole – there are 3 of these on the fixture.

Bolt hole – there are 6 of these on the fixture

Positioning hole in fixture – align with

timing hole in crankshaft.

Figure 197 – Guide positioned on crankshaft.

 The 4 cap screws will need to be arranged as shown above so that they don’t foul the drill. As each
hole is drilled move two of the screws around so the next dowel hole can be accessed. Always keep
two of the bolts tight so the guide can’t move.

Figure 198 – Drilling & Reaming Crankshaft – ILLUSTRATION ONLY.

 Use of a suitable lubricant when drilling the crankshaft is recommended as it is a high grade steel. It
will also prolong the life of the drilling jig. Drill the crankshaft dowel holes 10 deep (i.e. 10mm of full-
diameter hole – the tip length of the drill is not counted in this length). When reaming, the guide is used
to ensure a straight entry for the ream. The first time the jig is used the ream will be quite tight in the
holes. Minimum ream depth into the crankshaft is 6.5mm – but due to the use of hand tools reaming to
7-8mm depth is recommended.
12.2.2.5.1 Flywheel.
 Like the crankshaft, the flywheel needs matching dowel holes. When fitting the drilling guide to the
flywheel use the positioning hole to align it correctly. Use the 4 x 5/16” UNF screws used in the
crankshaft section above to hold the fixture to the flywheel – use nuts and washers on the rear side

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(alternator side) of the flywheel. Move the bolts around so that there is a clear space around the hole
being drilled. Make sure two bolts always stay tight so that the guide can’t move.
 Once the guide is in place, drill all the way through the flywheel for each of the dowel holes. Then ream
the holes using the guide to align the ream. Being aluminium it is very easy to ruin the fit of the hole if
the guide is not used.

Figure 199 – Aligning Guide & Fitting To Flywheel.

Figure 200 – Drilling & Reaming Flywheel – ILLUSTRATION ONLY.

12.2.2.6 Assembly.
 Once the dowel holes have been drilled and before the engine is assembled, dowels and a new
vacuum pump drive (P/No. 4646084) and timing gear (P/No. 4643084) are required. The timing gear
cannot be drilled as it is hardened and Nitrided. Insert dowels once flywheel, vacuum pump drive and
timing gear are installed on crankshaft and loosely bolted up. Knock dowels through flywheel until their
tips are approximately 2mm recessed into the flywheel. Tighten flywheel bolts to specifications.

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Figure 201 – Flywheel to crankshaft assembly drawing

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12.3 Camshaft
 Solid lifter engines do not require camshaft mandatory updates beyond those listed in Table 56 below.
 Hydraulic lifter engines require updating as detailed below and in Section 5.9.3
12.4 General
 Note that while a reasonable stock of spare parts is kept, some older parts may no longer be produced.
Table 56 – Mandatory Updates

Item Notes
- Overall length of barrel and any shims used must be 107.5mm.
Cylinders
- Spigot type must be used (no head gaskets)
- Only steel “solid” cams must be used. Hollow cast items must be
replaced.
- 2200 Solid lifter engines must use cam P/No. 4738092
Camshafts
- 2200 Hydraulic lifter engines must use cam P/No. 4A432A0D
- 3300 Solid lifter engines must use cam P/No. 4625072
- 3300 Solid lifter engines must use cam P/No. 4A433A0D
- 2200 – P/No. 493702N / 4936023 OR
- 2200 – P/No. 4A225A0D / 4A226A0N
Cylinder Heads - 3300 – P/No. 4938023 OR
- 3300 P/No. 4A225A0D
- Heads with “WELLTITE” valve seats only may be used.
- Crank to be upgraded or replaced to use 5/16” flywheel screws & 6mm
Crankshafts
dowels.
- New port plate must be fitted or existing part modified to match current
Oil Pumps
porting specs. Details in body of this manual.
- Mandatory upgrade to use 5/16” screws and 6mm dowels.
Flywheel
- Recommended update to use “Starfish” steel attach adaptor system.
- Solid lifter engines – P/No. 4642084
Pushrods - Hydraulic lifter engines, external oil pipe feed – P/No. 4A089A0D
- Hydraulic lifter engines, hollow pushrod oil feed – P/No. 4A421A0D
- Either type may be used (99 tooth or 101 tooth).
Rear Engine Mount Plate
- MUST match flywheel ring gear fitted to engine.
- Solid lifter P/No. PG92324
Valve Lifters
- Hydraulic P/No. PG4A019
- 2200 solid lifter may use 4A298A0D or 4823002
Sump - 2200 Hydraulic lifter must use 4A298A0D.
- 3300 engine uses P/No. 960409X
Induction System - Bolt-on induction to be used (sumps with manifold cast in to be replaced)
Carburettor - 40mm type to be used, settings as detailed above.
- Mandatory upgrade to systems without gasket between head and exhaust
Exhaust System
– both engines.
Propeller Drive Flange - “Standard”, “2-inch” or “3-inch” extensions may be used.
- Solid lifter, coarse fin head – 4769094 / 477009N
Solid Lifter Valve Rockers
- Solid lifter, fine fin head – 4A268A0D / 4A268B0N

Valve Rockers - Hydraulic lifter, coarse fin head – 4A087A0D / 4A088A0N

- Hydraulic lifter, fine fin head - 4A268A0D / 4A268B0N

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- Hydraulic lifter, fine fin head, pushrod oil feed - 4A520A0D / 4A520C0N
OR 4A422A0D / 4A423A0N
- Hollow pushrod rocker bushes P/No. SAPG121415F
Valve Rocker Bushes
- All other rockers – P/No. PG121414F
Valve Springs -
Alternators - 10 or 12 pole single phase – 3-phase alternators must be replaced.
- 2200 engine, sump P/No. 4823002 requires P/No. 4533064
Dipsticks - 2200 engine, sump P/No. 4A298A0D requires P/No. 4A400A0D
- 3300 engine uses P/No. 4533064
Conrods - Alloy rods must be replaced with steel items.
- Solid lifter engine must use external oil feed pipe.
Oil Feed To Rockers - Hydraulic lifter engines - external oil feed pipe may be retained.
Upgrading to hollow pushrod oil feed system is recommended.
Tachometer Pick Up - Upgrade to read 2 tags fitted to flywheel is mandatory.
- Very early 2200 cases must be replaced.
Crankcases - All 3300 cases may be used if serviceable.
- Solid lifter parts are available.
- Very early 2200 engines did not have a “Strainer” on the pickup pipe
Oil Pick Up
intake. Upgrading to fitting a strainer is mandatory.
- Confirm piston part number on order to ensure a proper match to the
Pistons
rod/barrel/head combination used.
Ignition Coils - Shiny black coils marked “LEADING X” must be replaced.
- Bosch or Denso types may be used if serviceable.
Starter Motor
- Denso types have more power and give better starting.

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13 Appendix E – History Of Updates

Component 2200 S/No. 3300 S/No. Details
01 – 106 Head gasket type.
107 – 127 Spigot type, 105.5mm long
Cylinders 128 – 831 01 – 153 Spigot type, 106.5mm long
832 – 3442 154 – 2289 Spigot type, 107mm long
3443 - Current 2290 – Current Spigot type, 107.5mm long
3498 – Current 2391 - Current Base holes sized to suit 7/16” bolts
01 – 436 Suits alloy rods.

Pistons 437 – 1003 01 – 223 Suits steel rod. Crown height 64.0mm

1003 - Current 224 – Current Suits steel rod. Crown height 65.5mm
01 – 106 Head gasket type
107 – 224 Spigot type
225 – 644 01 – 47 Symmetric spigot type
645 – 657 48 – 52 Fin area enlarged
Fin area enlarged more, valve seats
659 – 709 53 – 118
widened
Cylinder Heads 710 – 1003 119 – 223 Fin area enlarged more
Combustion chamber geometry changed,
1004 - Current 224 – Current
more fins added beside exhaust port.
2068 – 2439 - Rocker cavity venting required
Fine finned heads. Altered oil feed tube
2553 - Current 961 - Current
shape to heads.
3358 – Current 2210 – Current Oil feed moved to hollow pushrods
01 – 188 10/12mm wide, 7mm lift, 5/16” adjusters
189 – 307 12mm wide, 3/8” adjusters, 9mm lift
308 – 658 01 – 52 15mm wide, 3/8” adjusters 9mm lift
Valve Rockers 659 – 2552 53 – 960
15mm wide, 3/8 adjusters, 9mm lift offset
tips.
Increased offset to suit narrow finned
2553 - Current 961 - Current
heads, Hollow.
01 – 188 5/16” allen key adjuster
Valve Adjusters 189 – 502 01 – 33 3/8” allen key
503 - Current 34 – Current 3/8 slotted
01 – 153 Small type
Valve Springs 154 - Current 01 – Current Heavier type
01 – 188 Std block, small valves, 1:1 ratio
Rocker Blocks 189 – 224 Std block, large valves
225 - Current 01 – Current Block machined as part of head
01 – 042 Part of crank case
43 – 307 Pick up from oil pump face
Same geometry but fitted to sump with a
308 – 325
Oil Pick Ups pin
326 – 793 01 - 150 Pick up part of oil pump face

794 - Current 151 – Current Same as above but with strainer added

Feed rockers from the top of the case at

01 – 053
each side
053 – 069 1 line from oil gallery with above
Oil feed from oil gallery both sides with
070 – 261
Oil Feed to Cylinder Heads restrictor fitting
Oil feed by machined restrictor (requires
262 – 473 01 – 38
oil feeds connected to the heads)
541 – 3357 38 – 2209 Rubber “T” piece used in feed line.
3358 – Current 2210 – Current Pushrod oil feed used.
01 – 436 Alloy rods
Connecting Rod 437 - Current 01 – Current Steel rods
Crankshaft 01 – 042 Short crank, ¼” flywheel screws

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Component 2200 S/No. 3300 S/No. Details

043 – 436 Long crank, ¼” flywheel screws
437 – 2057 01 – 836 Long crank, 5/16” flywheel screws
2058 – 2731 837 – 1521 Dowels added between flywheel & crank
2732 – 3533 1522 – 2465 “Starfish” attachment
3534 – Current 2466 – Current 3/8” flywheel screws
01 – 377 Cast cam, 21mm between profiles
378 – 603 Cast cam, 23mm between profiles
Camshaft 604 – 2849 01 – 1683 Machined billet steel cam, hardened
2850 – 3049 1684 – 1900 285 Single Ring Cam
3050 – Current 1901 – Current 260 Two-Ring Cam
0 – 3467 0 – 2370 3/8” MS21042-type nuts
Through-Bolts & Studs 3468 – 3498 2371 – 2390 3/8” 12-Point nuts, extended studs
3498 – Current 2391 - Current 7/16” nuts
01 – 1003 01 – 219 Long post, senses starter ring gear teeth
Tacho Pick Up Short post, senses 2 tags on rear of
1003 - Current 220 – Current
flywheel
01 – 340 Resin keyed magnets, ¼ screws to crank
341 – 436 Steel keyed magnets, ¼ screws to crank
Steel keyed magnets, 5/16 screws to
437 - 2102 01 – 856
crank
Flywheel screws torque to 24 instead of
Flywheel 2103 - Current 857 -
18 lb.ft
0 – 2731 0 – 1521 Aluminium flywheel centre
2732 – 3498 1522 – 2445 “Starfish” flywheel centre, 20mm dowels.
3499 - Current 2446 – Current “Starfish” flywheel centre, 24mm dowels.
2436 – Current 20° BTDC Ignition timing
01 – 238 01 – 794 – All 12mm wide rotors
239 – 1957 20mm wide 14mm wide rotors
Oil Pump Oil port plate adjusted to reduce pressure
1958 - Current 795 - Current
spikes
01 – 352 198 / 200mm hollow type
Push Rods 353 – 3357 01 – 960 Machined from solid.
3358 – Current 2210 – Current Hollow type
01 – 728 01 – 58 Reworked gold end type
Starter Motors 729 – 1467 59 – 509 Bosch type
1468 - Current 510 - Current Nippon Denso type
01 – 728 01 – 67 Plenum chamber integral with sump
Induction Passage 729 - Current 68 – 2330 Separate “Swept” plenum
2331 - Current Series III Induction Body
01 – 698 Bin 32mm
699 – 1883 01 – 722 Bing 40mm
1884 – 2849 723 – 913 Bing 40mm with economy tuning
2850 – 2919 914 – Current Tuning per JSB018 (richer economy kit)
Carburettors
Modified carby needle fitted, tuning
2920 - Current 914 – 1419
unchanged
Fuel float needle seat port increased to
- 1420 - Current
2.4mm
01 – 2661
10-pole alternator 01 – 163 3-phase type
Alternators Low output
2662 - Current 164 - Current 12 pole Single phase high output
01 – 47 Std mount plate (common with 2200)

Engine Mount Plate 48 – 856 Top mount holes raised 15mm

01 – 2086 48 - 856 Plates suit 99 tooth ring gear
2087 - Current 857 - Current Plates suit 101 tooth ring gear
01 – 139 Red rotors
Distributor Rotors 140 - Current Black rotors (GB73)
01 – 208 Std type posts
Distributor Plates 209 - Current Shortened posts
01 – 117 Std exhaust system
Exhaust Manifold 118 – 561 Manifolds lengthened by 15mm
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Component 2200 S/No. 3300 S/No. Details

1597 – Current 562 – 756 Gasket-less exhaust introduced
757 – Current Extractor type exhaust introduced
0 – 2067 0 – 960 Solid lifters
2068 – 2849 961 – 1683 Hydraulic high-leak lifters, 0-ring cam
Valve Lifters 2850 – 3094 1684 – 1900 Hydraulic slow-leak lifters, 1-ring cam
3095 - Current 1901 - Current Hydraulic slow-leak lifters, 2-ring cam
01 – 1399 Original finned sump
Extra cap screws under gearbox cover
1400 – 792 -
Sump holding sump to engine mount plate
Deep sump fitted. Rocker chamber
2553 - Current -
venting not needed with this sump
01 – 2086 01 – 856 99 Tooth
Starter Ring Gear 2087 - Current 857 - Current 101 Tooth
Ignition Leads 2552 - Current 1206 - Current Black, spiral wound type

Slimline Bridging Washer 1669 - Current 572 - Current New washer for cylinder head screws
01 – 2146 01 – 876 3 hole type
Intake Gaskets 2147 - Current 877 - Current 2 hole type
01 – 2731 01 – 1521 Inbuilt
Vacuum Pump Drive 2732 - Current 1522 - Current Push-in type

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CASA Approved Section Airworthiness Limitations

14 Airworthiness Limitations Section

The Airworthiness Limitations Section is CASA Approved.

There are no Airworthiness Limitations pertaining to the Jabiru 2200C engine

Signed: .........................................................

Date:.............................................................

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