| Engine |
|
| Bore |
62.93
mm |
| Stroke |
76.2
mm |
| Capacity |
948
c.c. |
| Compression
ratio |
8.3:1
(7.2:1 for use with low-grade fuel) |
| Maximum
brake-horsepower (gross) |
37
(34 with lower compression ratio) |
| Valve
clearance |
0.012"
cold; 0.011" hot |
| Sump
oil capacity |
7
pints (including filter) |
| Lubricant |
Summer,
engine oil, grade SAE 30.
Winter,
SAE 20. Alternatively multi-grade oil
(see page
20) |
Cooling
System |
|
| Water
capacity |
9.75
pints |
| Anti-freeze |
Quantity
to use: 2 pints (see page 39) |
Fuel
System |
|
| Carburettor |
S.U.,
type H2, 1.25" |
| Standard
jet needle |
BX1 |
| Fuel
pump |
S.U.
electric |
| Petrol
tank capacity |
6.5
gallons (early models, 5 gallons) |
Ignition
System |
|
| Distributor |
Lucas,
type DM2P4 |
| Firing
order |
1,3,4,2 |
| Ignition
timing |
Top-dead-centre
(see page 62) |
| Contact-breaker
gap |
0.014
- 0.016 in. |
| Sparking
plug - normal type |
Lodge
HLN; K.L.G.FE70; Champion N5 (see page
66) |
| Sparking
plug gap |
0.025" |
Clutch |
|
| Free
movement at pedal |
1" |
Gearbox |
|
| Oil
capacity |
2.25
pints |
| Lubricant |
SAE
30 oil |
Rear
Axle |
|
| Oil
capacity |
1.5
pints |
| Lubricant |
Hypoid
gear oil, SAE 90 EP |
Steering |
|
| Toe-in |
3/32" |
| Turning
circle |
33
ft approx. |
Lubricants
- Steering gearbox
Lubricants
- Steering linkage and front hubs |
Hypoid
gear oil, SAE 90 EP
Multi-purpose
lithium-base grease |
Shock
Absorbers |
|
| Hydraulic
fluid |
Armstrong
Super Shock Absorber Oil |
Brakes |
|
| Hydraulic
fluid |
Lockheed,
or alternative conforming to SAE spec.
70R1 |
Tyres |
|
| Size |
5.00-14 |
| Pressures
- Normal |
Front,
22 lb/sq. in.
Rear,
22 lb/sq. in. |
| Pressures
- Heavily loaded |
Front,
22 lb/sq. in.
Rear,
24 lb/sq. in. |
