BREAK-IN

Set the carb slightly rich (about 3/4H and 1-3/4L). The engine should be broken in with starting with 2-second bursts of full throttle followed by about 5 seconds of cool down part throttle. Gradually increase the length of the full throttle bursts until full throttle is applied for the whole longest straight after about 15 minutes of run time. The 15-minute break-in should be broken into three 5-minute sessions with a 2 minute cool down period between each session.

CARB ADJUSTMENT

In warm weather the engine should be run with the carb set to about 1-3/4 on the low speed needle and about 5/8 turn on the high-speed needle. In cool weather both needles may need to be run about ¼ turn richer.  EGT normally peaks at above 1000 degrees F during a race. These settings and temperatures are guidelines and will vary with temperature and track conditions. Tune the carb needles to run the fastest lap times.

For more information see Racing Diaphragm Carb Operation.

CARB REBUILD

The diaphragms in the carb gradually become stiff when exposed to fuel. The stiffness affects the carb’s ability to meter correctly. If your carb starts to require a lean setting to keep from flooding and then is too lean at hi speeds, installing new diaphragms will usually cure the problem. The diaphragms will be best when new and will usually work correctly for about two weeks of fuel exposure. If there is any doubt, replace the diaphragms.

TCI MODULE

The TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) module controls the ignition system and is mounted external to the engine. It can be mounted to the chain guard or remote from the engine. The remote mount is preferred because then the TCI module is isolated from engine vibration and heat. If it is mounted remotely be sure to connect the ground lead from the engine to the body of the TCI module. The small lead that comes from inside the TCI module connects to the double female connector attached to the engine.

SPARKPLUG

The Autolite AR51Autolite AR51 spark plugs are in stock at SRS Engines
gapped at .035” - .040” is an excellent plug for a restricted engine. Use the plug with no washer and no CHT sensor for max power.

RACE OIL

Maxima 927Maxima 927 oil is in stock at SRS Engines
castor oil mixed @ 7 oz per gallon of fuel gives excellent lubrication, low deposit formation, and eliminates ring sticking. Other quality oils are Redline Kart racing oil and Amsoil Dominator oil. A name brand 93 octane super unleaded fuel runs well in these engines. Race fuel is recommended and is more consistent and will pass tech.

CLEAN CARBON

The engine is set with combustion chamber volume at 11.25cc. The legal limit is 11.00cc. Just .002” of carbon buildup on the piston top is 0.1cc. Be sure to remove the head and clean any deposits from the combustion chamber and piston top before any race after which the head cc’s will be tech’ed.

When you remove the head from your KT100, you can maintain its performance by re-torquing it in the same sequence used to torque plate hone it. Looking at the head from the top with the exhaust facing you, number the studs 1 thru 6 in a clockwise direction starting with the one on the pto side of the engine. The torquing sequence is 142536 in two stages to 145 in-lbs.

CLUTCH

Set clutch engagement/lock up to about 7700rpm or slightly below maximum torque rpm.

The rpm of maximum torque will vary a few hundred rpm with ambient temp and engine temperature. Max torque tends to occur at a lower rpm on a cool day than on a hot day and a cool engine tends to produce more low rpm torque than a hot engine. So for qualification (3 laps) you may find that the kart qualifies faster with a lower rpm clutch setting than the rpm setting for the race.

In general peak rpm will be about 12500. These are just guidelines. Set the clutch engagement and gear ratio to that which gives the best lap times.

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