Vire is Finnish engine that was founded 1948 and produced from 1950 to Beginning of 2002. Engine was designed for marine use
MP27 is designed with this beautiful peace of history. Engine was very small but 7HP. Engine is 2 stroke gasoline engine and have its unique sound when it is running. Engine was not the most reliable engine, but it was light and powerful and easy to maintain.
Specifications
- Number of cylinders 1
- Engine type 2 stroke
- Bore 69,85 mm
- Stroke 70,00 mm
- Swept volume 268 c.c.
- Compression ratio 6:1
- Power 7Hp at 3200rpm
- Cooling Sea water through a impellor type pump
- Fuel pump Diaphragm type, integral with carburetor.
- Carburettor Tillottson 286A Floatless
- Fuel Miksture 3% oil with gasoline
- Lubrication 2 stroke gasoline
- BVR marine gear SAE 140 in new engine. SAE 90 use
- Fuel consumption 2,5 – 3l/h
- Spark plug Bosh W145 TI, Champion L86C
- Spark plug cap 0.5 mm
- Magneto flywheel Bosh 6V 16W
- Magneto breaker gap 0.45 mm
- Ignition timing 30° b. t. d. c.
- Starter Generator Bosh 12/90W
- Engine rotation Anti-clockwise viewing from rear
- Propeller rotation Clockwise viewing from rear
Engine is still supported and parts with help can be found from vireengines.com
Manuals for Vire
Manual for vire 6Hp engine
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