Continental Engines Specifications

Continental Engine Specifications for A65 Series 8, 8J, 8F, 8FJ (.pdf file)

Type A65 A75 C75 C85
Type Certificate No. 205 213 233 252
Cylinders        
Bore (inches) 3-7/8 3-7/8 4-1/16 4-1/16
Stroke (inches) 3-5/8 3-5/8 3-5/8 3-5/8
Compression Ratio 6.3:1 6.3:1 6.3:1 6.3:1
Piston Displacement (cu.in.) 171 171 188 188
Performance        
Rated Power (Sea Level) 65 75 75 85
Rated R.P.M. 2300 2600 2275 2575
Max. Allowed Pressure (in. Hg.) at rated R.P.M. at Sea Level 29.4 29.3 29.2 29
Recommended Cruising R.P.M. 2150 2350 2275 2400
Max. Recommended Manifold Pressure (in. Hg.) for cruising at Sea Level 26.8 26 24 24.5
Fuel & Oil        
Minimum Fuel Grade 80/87 80/87 80/87 80/87
Oil Pressure at Cruising (p.s.i.) 30-35 30-35 30-35 30-35
Min. Idling Oil Pressure (p.s.i.) 10 10 10 10
Min. Oil Temperature °F 75 75 75 75
Maximum Oil Temperature °F 220 220 225 225
Maximum Cylinder Head Temp. °F 550 525 550 540
Approx. Fuel Consumption in g.p.h. Cruising 4.4 4.8 4.8 5.4
Approx. max. Oil Consumption in Qts per Hour 0.37 0.4 0.37 0.4
Oil Sump Capacity in Quarts 4 4 4-1/2 4-1/2
Tappet Clearance in inches        
Operating 0 0 0 0
Lifters deflated .030-.110 030-.110 .030-.110 .030-.110
Ignition Timing B.T.C.        
Right 30° 29° 28° 28°
Left 30° 32° 30° 30°
         

June 12, 2000