The Subaru-Robin SP170 is a 169 cc (10.31 cu-in) single-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke internal combustion small gasoline engine manufactured by Industrial Products division of Subaru Corporation for general-purpose applications.
The Subaru-Robin SP170 engine has an OHС (overhead camshaft) design; high compression ratio for better fuel efficiency; horizontal draft, float type carburetor; recoil starter and transistorized magneto ignition system.
Bore and stroke are 67.0 mm (2.64 in) and 48.0 mm (1.89 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.5:1. The engine produced 5.7 PS (4.2 kW; 5.6 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum horsepower and 3.5 PS (2.6 kW; 3.5 HP) at 3,000 rpm or 3.9 PS (2.9 kW; 3.9 HP) at 3,600 rpm of continuous output power. Maximum torque is 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg·m, 8.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm.
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Model | SP170 |
Type | 4-stroke, OHC, single cylinder |
Displacement | 169 cm 3 (10.31 cu-in) |
Max. horsepower | 5.7 PS (4.2 kW; 5.6 HP) at 4,000 rpm |
Max. torque (crank PTO) | 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg·m, 8.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Carburetor | Horizontal draft, float type carburetor |
Cooling system | Forced-air |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Lubricating system | Splash |
Starting system | Recoil starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Fuel tank capacity | 3.6 L (0.95 US. gal. 0.79 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel consumption | 367 g/kWH |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Cylinder Block and Head
The SP170 has cast iron cylinder sleeve, ball bearing supported forged steel crankshaft, improved piston design. The piston has two compression rings and one oil ring.
Cylinder block | ||
Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 | |
Bore x Stroke | 67.0 X 48.0 mm (2.64 x 1.89 in) | |
Sleeve internal diameter | 67.000-67.019 mm (2.6378-2.6385 in) | |
Piston skirt outer diameter | 66.960-67.000 mm (2.6362-2.6378 in) | |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
Ring side clearance | Top | 0.035-0.080 mm (0.0014-0.0031 in)) |
Second | 0.035-0.080 mm (0.0014-0.0031 in) | |
Oil | 0.010-0.065 mm (0.0004-0.0026 in) | |
Ring end gap | Top | 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in) |
Second | 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in) | |
Oil | 0.05-0.25 mm (0.002-0.0098 in) | |
Connecting rod small end ID | 16.010-16.021 mm (0.6303-0.6307 in) | |
Connecting rod big end ID | 30.000-30.016 mm (1.1811-1.1817 in) | |
Piston pin outer diameter | 15.992-16.000 mm (0.6296-0.6299 in) | |
Crankshaft crankpin outer diameter | 29.967-29.980 mm (1.1798-1.1803 in) | |
Crankshaft crankpin outer diameter | №1 | 27.988-24.997 mm (1.1019-0.9841 in) |
№2 | 24.988-24.997 mm (0.9838-0.9841 in) | |
Cylinder Head | ||
Warpage (limit) | 0.10 mm (0.004 in) | |
Valve Arrangement: | OHC | |
Valves: | 2 | |
Stem outer diameter (standard): | INTAKE | 5.440-5.455 mm (0.2142-0.2148 in) |
EXHAUST | 5.425-5.445 mm (0.2136-0.2144 in) | |
Valve spring free length: | 27.4 mm (1.0787 in) | |
Camshaft lobe height: | INTAKE | 29.028-29.128 mm (1.1428-1.1468 in) |
EXHAUST | 29.028-29.128 mm (1.1428-1.1468 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Cylinder head M8 × 68 flange bolt (Re-use) | 25-27 Nm; 2.5-2.7 kg·m; 18.1-19.5 ft·lb |
Cylinder head M8 × 68 flange bolt (New) | 28-30 Nm; 2.8-3.0 kg·m; 20.3-21.7 ft·lb |
Cylinder head M8 × 35 flange bolt | 17-19 Nm; 1.7-1.9 kg·m; 12.3-13.7 ft·lb |
Connecting rod bolt | 13-15 Nm; 1.3-1.5 kg·m; 9.4-10.8 ft·lb |
Main bearing cover bolts | 22-24 Nm; 2.2-2.4 kg·m; 16.2-17.7 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 59-64 Nm; 5.9-6.4 kg·m; 42.7-46.3 ft·lb |
Service Information
Engine | |
Cylinder compression | 3.5 kg/cm2 |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.12-0.15 mm (0.0047-0.0059 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.12-0.15 mm (0.0047-0.0059 in) |
Oil system | |
Oil type | 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
Recommended oil | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity | 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.) |
Ignition system | |
Spark plug |
NGK: BR-6HS; TORCH: E6RC |
Spark plug gap | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.0236-0.0276 in) |
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I have a SP 170 engine. what is the recommended compression for this engine? I get a reading of 50, is that acceptable?
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should install in my 6hp Robin pressure washer when I change my oil. What the heck is the mystery, and where should I look?
Oh yeah, what is .63 of a U.S. Qt in real numbersm as I do not have a beakeer that show that typ/kind of amts.
Hello , good day gentlemen –
I sell spraying equipment and use for my customer a SUBARU SP 170 6.0 engine, P/N: 170DT01041, horizontal shaft. Can you give me a price offer for the engine including shipping to Europe – Czech Republic. Thank you very much
Mojmir Udatny ( Mr)
GRATEC Liberec s.r.o.
Czechia
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My SP170 is hooked up to a leaf blower. After running for about an hour, it slowly died on me. PLENTY OF GAS LEFT. could THE ON/OFF SWITCH HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM?