Workshop data for the 0.6-litre petrol (engine code N600E). Covers engine, fluids, service and torques: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.
Summary
Match the engine code (N600E) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.
The firing order for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) is 1-2.
Firing order
1-2
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) are 0,10 mm inlet and 0,10 mm exhaust, measured cold.
Valve clearance - INLETmm
0,10 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUSTmm
0,10 cold
02
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) takes 3.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE
15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SF
Engine with filter(s) litres
3.0
03
Service & electrical
Ignition timing
Basic ignition timing for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) is 30° BTDC at 4000 rpm.
Ignition timing
Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
30/4000
Spark plugs
The Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) uses NGK B8ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.
Spark plugsOriginal equipment
NGK
Spark plugType
B8ES
Electrode gapmm
0,8
Spark plugsMake
NGK
Spark plugType
B8ES
Electrode gapmm
0,8
Tuning and emissions
Static timing
10
Ignition advance
Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
15-25/3000
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
20-26/3500
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
28-32/4000
Vacuum check
Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range°Engine
17-23
Vacuum startsmbar
80
Vacuum endsmbar
237
Idle speedrpm
1100-1300
Oil temperature°C
60
Starting and charging
BatteryV/RC(Ah)
12/44 (26-32)
Starter motorMake
Hitachi
Maximum cranking ampsA
86-106
AlternatorMake
Hitachi
Regulated voltageV
13,5-14,4
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressurebar
10,5-11,5
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/ACmm
15-20
Fuel system
Fuel pump delivery pressurebar
0,14
04
Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions
—
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearingsStage 1
17-20 Nm
Main bearingsStage 2
35-40 Nm
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Honda N600 0.6?
The firing order for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) is 1-2.
What spark plugs does the Honda N600 0.6 use?
The Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) uses NGK B8ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Honda N600 0.6 take?
The Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) takes 3.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification SF.
What are the valve clearances for the Honda N600 0.6?
Valve clearances for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) are 0,10 mm inlet and 0,10 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the ignition timing for the Honda N600 0.6?
Basic ignition timing for the Honda N600 0.6 (1967–1974) is 30° BTDC at 4000 rpm.