Johnson Iron Horse Specifications

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- The specifications for the X100, X200 and X300 series of engines are as follows.
- Type - 4 cycle single cylinder set at 30-degree angle.
- Power - 5/8 H.P.
- Bore - 2 1/8 inches.
- Stroke - 1¾ inches.
- Speed - 1750 to 1800 rpm.
- Ignition - High tension built in flywheel magneto.
- Spark Plug - 18 mm Champion #7.
- Carburetor - Vacuum fuel lift.
- Crankcase - Crankcase breather vacuum seal.
- Governor - Mechanical fly ball type to control speed of engine.
- Crankshaft - Precision balanced chrome nickel.
- Valves - Cast iron head electrically fused to carbon steel stem.
- Connecting Rod - Aluminum alloy.
- Piston - Aluminum alloy.
- Finish - Baked black lacquer wrinkle finish.
- Weight - 34 pounds.
- The specification for the X400 and X500 series are as follows.
- Type -
- 4 cycle single cylinder set at 30-degree angle.
- Power -
- X400 series suction carburetor 5/8 hp. 1800 r.p.m.
- X400 series down draft carburetor ¾ hp. 1900 r.p.m.
- X500 series down draft carburetor 1 hp. 2000 r.p.m
- Canadian Engines
- X400 series suction carburetor 5/8 hp. 1725 r.p.m.
- X500 series suction carburetor 1 hp.
- X500 series down draft carburetor 1.34 hp. 2400 r.p.m.
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Specification differences existed between US & Canadian engines. )
- Bore, Stroke -
- X400 series 2 1/8 X 1 ¾
- X500 series 2 ¼ X 1 ¾
- Starting -
- Optional, foot pedal, hand lever, rope, & recoil (only in Canada
)
- Ignition -
- Johnson built flywheel magneto, enclosed, moisture proof, high-tension type.
- Spark Plug -
- 14 mm Champion J-8.
- Carburetors -
- Adjustable, efficient suction feed built by Johnson.
- Down draft float-feed with high and low speed jets and adjustment.
- Cooling -
- Radial fan blades on flywheel force B air current over cylinder and head directed by shroud.
- Crankcase -
- Cast separately. Improved check valve breather. Oil capacity ¾ pint.
- Governor -
- Mechanical fly ball type mounted on crankshaft inside crankcase.
- Close speed control. Speed adjustment.
- Cylinder -
- Nickel iron. Separate from crankcase. Ground and honed to mirror finish, closed dimensions.
- Valve guide inserts.
- Bearings -
- Main journals, steel backed Babbitt. Protected by oil and dust seals.
- Crankshaft -
- Drop forged steel, ground to smooth close limits.
- Valves -
- Exhaust valve silchrome, intake valve nickel steel.
- Connecting rods -
- Pressure die-cast aluminum alloy.
- Piston -
- Pressure die-cast aluminum alloy. Anodic treated for hardness and long life.
- Two compression rings, one oil control ring.
- Lubrication -
- Exclusive Johnson design metered splash to all internal parts.
- Finish -
- Sprayed black enamel.
- Weight -
- Depending on model and equipment from 37 to 42 pounds.
- Gasoline tank -
- Regular with suction feed carburetor one quart, overhead for gravity feed 3 quarts,
base tank available one gallon.
- Air Cleaner -
- Approved oil bath type regular on down draft carburetor.
- Special dry type for suction feed carburetor.
- Pulleys -
- V-belt type (several sizes) both ends of crankshaft.
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