Cylinder Block
The cylinder block consists of 3 sections.
- Cylinder block
- Intermediate section
- Gear housing
All three sections are made of die cast aluminum, molded under high pressure.
The mating flange between the cylinder block and intermediate section is in the center line of the crankshaft. The gear housing for the camshaft drive is secured on top of the cylinder block.
The cylinder block houses six cast iron cylinder sleeves. These cylinder sleeves cannot be replaced. The stroke length of the cylinders is greater than the cylinder diameter. This produces good torque and competitive power.
The intermediate section's seven main bearing caps have cast iron reinforcements.
On the top of the intermediate section there are cast oil channels which distribute the oil to the main bearings and on via the crankshaft to the big ends.