Lycoming O-145-B2 Specifications

TYPE  
Four Cylinder, Direct Drive

Horizontally Opposed, Air Cooled

Type Certificate No.

210

PERFORMANCE

 
Rated Horsepower 65
Rated R.P.M. 2550
Cruising R.P.M.:  
Economy 2200
Performance 2300

CYLINDERS

 
Bore 3-5/8 in.
Stroke 3-1/2 in.
Compression Ratio 6.5:1
Piston Displacement - Cubic inches 144.5
Head Temperature, Max. °F. 525°
Barrel Temperature, Max. °F 325°

FUEL & OIL

 
Fuel Octane 80
Oil Grade:  
Summer - Temp. above 40°F SAE-40
Winter - Temp. below 40°F SAE-30
Oil Sump Capacity - Quarts 4 to 5
Oil Sump - Safe Min. Qty - Quarts 2 1/2
Oil Pressure:  

Minimum Idling - (Lbs. Per Sq. In.)

15

Normal Operating - (Lbs. Per Sq. In.)

55 to 80

CRANKSHAFT

 
Crankshaft Rotation -
Anti-Propeller End:
Clockwise

VALVES

 
Valve Rocker Clearance (cold) 0.015
Valve Timing - Hot:

Intake Opens 20° B.T.C.

 

Intake Closes 65° A.B.C.

 

Exhaust Opens 65° B.B.C.

Exhaust Closes 20° A.T.C.

IGNITION

 
Spark Occurs - Degrees B.T.C. 25° B.T.C.

Spark Plug Gap - Shielded

.015 in.

Spark Plug Gap - Unshielded

.025 in.
Firing Order 1-3-2-4

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

 
Standard Engine Dry Weight 165.5 lbs.

Propeller Attaching Parts and Baffles

5.33 lbs.
Engine Total Weight 170.83 lbs.
Engine Height 20.59 in.
Engine Width 29.56 in.
Engine Length 24.62 in.

ACCESSORY DRIVE RATIOS

Gear Ratio Direction of Rotation*
Magnetos 1.00 to 1 Clockwise
Fuel Pump .5 to 1 (Plunger Operated)
Tachometer .5 to 1 Counter Clockwise

* Viewed from rear of engine

     

See a  photograph of an engine.

05/03/08