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4-134 L Engine Specs - M38

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4-134 L Head Engine

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Engine Specs:
TypeL-Head
Number of Cylinders4
Bore3 1/8"
Stroke4 3/8"
Piston Displacement134.2 cu. In.
Bore Spacing (center to center): 
1 and 2, 3 and 43.437"
2 and 34.938"
Firing Order1-3-4-2
Compression Ratio7.00:1
Compression Pressure90 to 110 psi.
Number of Mountain Points:
Front2
Rear1
Horsepower (SAE)15.63
Horsepower (Max. Brake)60@4000 rpm.
Maximum Torque @ 2000 rpm105 lb-ft.
Idle Speed600 rpm.
Piston Specs:
MaterialAluminum Alloy
DescriptionCam Ground, T-Slot, Tin or Brass Plated
Length3 3/4"
Diameter (near bottom of skirt; right angle to pin)3.1225: - 3.1245"
Weight13.5 oz.
Clearance Limits: 
Piston-To-Cylinder BoreSelective Feeler Fit
Ring Groove Depth:
No. 1 and 2 Ring.1593" to .1655"
No. 3 Ring.1693" to .1755"
No. 1 Ring.0955" to .0965"
No. 2 Ring.095" to .096"
No. 3 Ring.1875" to .1885"
Piston Pin Hole Bore.8120" to .8122"
Cylinder Bore: 
Standard3.125" to 3.127"
max. out of round.005"
max. taper.005"
max. rebore.040"
Piston Ring Specs:
Function: 
No. 1 and 2Compression
No. 3Oil
Material: 
No. 1Cast Iron, Chrome-plated Face
No. 2 and 3Cast Iron
Width: 
No. 1 and 23/32"
No. 33/16"
Side Clearance in Groove: 
No. 1 Ring.002" to .004"
No. 2 Ring.0015" to .0035"
No. 3 Ring.001" to .0025"
Connecting Rod Specs:
MaterialSAE 1141 Forged Steel
Length (center to center)9.187"
Bearing: 
TypeRemovable
MaterialSteel-backed Babbitt
Length Over All1.089" to 1.099"
Clearance Limits.001" to .0019"
Undersize Bearings Available:.001"
.002"
.010"
.012"
.020"
.030"
End Play.004" to .010"
Out-of-round and out-of-taper limits.001"
InstallationFrom Above
Bore:
Upper.8115" to .8125"
Lower2.0432" to 2.0440"
Crankshaft Specs:
MaterialSAE 1040 Forged Steel
End ThrustFront Bearing
End Play.004" to .006"
Main Bearings 
TypeRemoveable
MaterialSteel-backed Babbitt
Clearance.0003" to .0029"
Journal Diameter2.3331" to 2.3341"
Undersize Bearings Available:.001"
.002"
.010"
.012"
.020"
.030"
Bearing Length: 
Front1.64"
No. 21.72"
No. 31.66"
Out-of-round and out-of-taper limits.001"
Direction of Cylinder OffsetRight
Amount of Cylinder Offset.125"
Crankpin Journal Diameter1.9375" to 1.9383"
Flywheel Run Out (max.).005"
Camshaft Specs:
MaterialSteel-backed Babbitt
Number4
Clearance.001" - .0025"
Journal Diameter: 
Front2.1860" to 2.1855"
Front Intermediate2.1225" to 2.1215"
Rear Intermediate2.0600" to 2.0590"
Rear1.6230" to 1.6225"
Bearing Diameter:
Front2.1870" to 2.1890"
Front Intermediate2.125" to 2.126"
Rear Intermediate2.0625" to 2.0635"
Rear1.625" to 1.626"
End Play.004" to .007"
Drive Type Gear
Crankshaft GearCast Iron
Camshaft GearPressed Fiber-Steel Hub
Valve System Specs:
Clearane-Cold: 
Intake.016"
Exhaust.016"
Clearance for Timing (intake).020"
Over All Length:
Intake2 7/8"
Exhaust2 7/8"
Stem Diameter.6245" to .6240"
Clearance in Block.0005" to .002"
Timing:
Intake
Opens9° BTC
Closes50° ABC
Duration239°
Exhaust 
Opens47° BBC
Closes12° ATC
Duration239°
Valve Opening Overlap21°
Valves:
Intake
MaterialSAE 5150
Length Over All5.797"
Head Diameter1.531"
Angle of Seat45°
Stem Diameter.373"
Stem-to-Guide Clearance.0007" to .0022"
Lift.351"
Exhaust
MaterialUniloy 21-12
Length Over All5.797"
Head Diameter1.47"
Angle of Seat45°
Seat Insert MaterialEatonite EMS 58
Stem Diameter.371" to .372"
Stem-to-Guide Clearance.0025" to .0045"
Lift.351"
Springs: 
Free Length2 1/2"
Pressure @ Length: Standard: 
Valve Closed53 lb. @ 2.109"
Valve Open120 lb. @ 1.750"
Service Minimum 
Valve Closed47 lb. @ 2 7/64"
Valve Open110 lb. @ 1 3/4"
Lubrication Specs:
Type of Lubrication: 
Main BearingsPressure
Connecting RodsPressure
Piston PinsSplash
Camshaft BearingsPressure
TappetsSplash
Timing GearsNozzle
Cylinder WallsNozzle
Oil Pump: 
To Engine S/N 44417: 
TypePlanetary Gear
DriveCamshaft Gear
Minimum Save Oil Pressure @ Idle10 psi.
Relief Valve Opens25 psi.
Normal Gauge Reading50 @ 30 mph.
Engine S/N 44417 and On: 
TypeInternal Rotor
DriveCamshaft Gear
Minimum Save Oil Pressure @ Idle6 psi.
At 2000 rpm. (35 mph.)20 psi.
Relief Valve Opens40 psi.
Normal Oil Pressure35 psi. @ 2000 rpm.
Oil Pressure Sending UnitElectric
Oil IntakeFloating
Oil Filter SystemPartial Flow

* Learn more about the 4-134 L engine from the Master Parts List Manual for 50-52 M38

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