MANUFACTURED BY:
CLINTON MACHINE COMPANY
CLINTON, MICHIGAN, U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
323, 323A
YEAR INTRODUCED:
1953
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1959
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
4.48 cu. in. (73.4 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:
1
CYLINDER BORE:
1.875 in. (47.6 mm)
PISTON STROKE:
1.625 in. (41.27 mm)
CYLINDER TYPE:
Aluminum with cast iron sleeve
INTAKE METHOD:
Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
3.5
WEIGHT :
28 lbs. powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:
One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:
Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:
none
CLUTCH:
Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:
Gilmer belt reduction, ratio 3:1
CONSTRUCTION:
Die cast aluminum
MAGNETO TYPE:
Phelon or Clinton
CARBURETOR:
Carter float type
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
MINOR REPAIR KIT:
nla
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:
Skinner ribbon element
STARTER TYPE:
Schnacke automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:
Manual
OPERATING RPM:
4,500 to 4,800
IGNITION TIMING:
35 degrees before TDC.
BREAKER POINT SETTING:
0.020 in. (0.51 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:
0.007 in. to 0.017 in.
SPARK PLUG TYPE:
Champion F8
SPARK PLUG GAP:
0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:
Ball and caged needle roller
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
1 U.S. Quart = 32 oz.
FUEL OIL RATIO:
1/2 pint to 1 gallon
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:
Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:
SAE 30
CHAIN PITCH:
1/2 in.
CHAIN TYPE:
Oregon 9C
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
20 in.
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:
30 in.
COLOUR SCHEME:
Clinton Yellow and Black enamel