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General Data - Discovery II: Engine

GENERAL DATA - ENGINE

Application Description
Lubrication
Type Wet sump, pressure fed
Pump Type Eccentric rotor, crankshaft driven integral with stiffener plate
Filter Type
Primary Centrifuge filter
Secondary Disposable canister with full flow by-pass
Pressure At Idle (Cold) 3.0 Bar (43.5 psi)
Pressure At 3500 Rev/Min (Hot) 1.5-3.0 Bar (21.75-43.5 psi)
Relief Valve Opening Pressure 4.0 Bar (58 psi)
Low Oil Pressure Switch Opening Pressure 0.2-0.6 Bar (3.0-8.8 psi)
Crankshaft
Main Journal Diameter 61.9875-62.0125 mm (2.4404-2.4414 in)
Crankpin Journal Diameter 53.99-54.01 mm (2.125-2.131 in)
End Float 0.020 - 0.250 mm (0.0008 - 0.0098 in)
Main Bearings
Quantity 6 (5 Main, 1 Thrust)
Pistons Type
Graphite Compound skirt with combustion chamber in crown
Clearance In Cylinder Bore. Measured At Bottom Of Skirt, 90° To Gudgeon Pin 0.172-0.206 mm (0.007-0.008 in)
Diameter (Measured At Right Angles To Gudgeon Pin And 40.0 Mm (1.5 In) From Bottom Of Skirt) 84.270-85.254 mm (3.321-3.361 in)
Gudgeon Pins Fully floating, offset towards piston thrust side
Piston Rings
Type 2 compression, 1 oil control
Upper Compression Ring Barrel edge, chrome plated
Lower Compression Ring Taper faced
Oil Control Ring Bevelled ring with spring
New Ring To Groove Clearance
Upper Compression Not measured
Lower Compression 0.050-0.082 Mm (0.002-0.003 In)
Oil Control 0.050-0.082 Mm (0.002-0.003 In)
Piston Ring Fitted Gap In Cylinder Bore
Upper Compression 0.30-0.45 Mm (0.0118-0.0177 In)
Lower Compression 0.40-0.60 Mm (0.0157-0.0236 In)
Oil Control 0.25-0.40 Mm (0.0098-0.0157 In)
Camshaft
Bearings 6
Drive Duplex chain
End Float 0.06-0.16 Mm (0.002-0.006 In)
Tappets
Type Hydraulic lash adjusters With followers