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Engine
Type 4-cylinder in line overhead valve type
Bore 3.1875in (80.963mm)
Stroke 1.906in (48.412mm)
Cubic Capacity 60.84 cu.in (996.6 c.c)
Compression Raio 8.9 to 1 Standard. For Premium Grade Fuel
7.5 to 1 Optional. For Regular Grade Fuel
Cylinder Head Detachable cast-iron type. Fully machined
combustion chambers.
Valves Vertical overhead type, push rod operated.
Valve Clearance 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) inlet.
0.017 in. (0.432 mm) exhaust.
Firing Order 1, 2, 4, 3.
Max. Brake Horse Power
(nett)
39 at 5,000 R.P.M (8.9 C.R.)
37 at 5,000 R.P.M. (7.5 C.R.)
Maximum Torque 52.85 lb. ft. at 2,700 R.P.M. (8.9 C.R.)
50.43 lb. ft. at 2,700 R.P.M (7.5 C.R.)

Lubrication
Lubrication system Pressure feed by external oil pump with
combined filter head
Sump capacity
including filter
excluding filter

4.5 Imp pints (5.4 US Pints, 2.56 litres)
4 Imp pints (4.78 US Pints, 2.27 litres)
Lubricant Temperature Range SAE Viscosity No.
Summer or Winter 20W From 32 F. to -10 F 10W Below -10 F 10W+10% Kerosene
or 5W if available

Cooling System
Type Pressurised thermo-syphon, impeller assisted circulation
Thermostat Bellows type in cylinder head water outlet
Radiator Pressure Cap 7 lb./sq. in. (0.492 kg./sq. cm.)
Capacity without heater 10 1/4 Imp. pints (12.3 U.S. pints, 5.82 litres).
Capacity with heater 11 1/4 Imp. pints (13.5 U.S. pints, 6.39 litres).
Fan 2-Blade 9in. diam. (22.82cm).
Driven by single "V" belt at crankshaft speed.

Fuel System
Petrol tank Location Under luggage boot floor at rear
Fuel Premium Grade (Standard Cylinder Head)
Regular Grade (Low Compression Cylinder Head).
Capacity 7 Imp. gallons (8.4 U.S. gallons, 31.82 litres)
Carburettor Downdraught type.
Jet Sizes Prior to
Jan. 60
After
Jan 60
Main Jet 115 115
Main Air Correction Jet 175 175
Economiser Jet 140 140
Economiser Air Correction Jet 195 195
Idling Jet 50 40
Idling Air Correction Jet 120 150
Starter Jet 125 125
Choke Tube 22mm 22mm

Ignition System
Type Coil and distributor. Automatic control by distributor governor weight mechanism combined with vacuum control from induction manifold
Initial Advance 10 (crankshaft) High and Low Compression.
Spark Plugs 14mm. Champion N. 5
Gap 0.023 in. to 0.028 in. (0.59 to 0.71 mm.)
Contact Breaker Gap 0.014 in. to 0.016 in. (0.356 to 0.406 mm.)

Clutch
Type Dry single plate, hydraulic release
Friction Area 43.28 sq.in. (279 sq. cm)
Diameter 7 1/4 in. (184.15mm)

Gearbox
Type Four-speed, constant mesh, helical gears on all speeds except first and reverse. Manual remote control central gear lever.
Oil Capacity 1 3/4 pints (2.1 U.S. pints, 0.99 litres).
Lubricant S.A.E. 80 E.P. gear oil.

Gearbox
Gearbox Overall
First 4.118:1 16.987:1
Second 2.396:1 9.884:1
Third 1.412:1 5.826:1
Top 1.000:1 4.125:1
Reverse 5.404:1 22.292:1

Rear Axle
Type Semi-floating, hypoid
Track 45.80 in (116.3cm)
Oil Capacity 2 Imp. pints (2.4 U.S. pints, 1.13 litres).
Lubricant Use an approved brand of S.A.E. 90 hypoid oil in Summer, and in Winter temperatures above -10 F.
In Winter temperatures below -10 F., use an approved brand of S.A.E. 80 hypoid oil.
Ratio 4.125 to 1

Steering Gear
Type Worm and Nut Re-circulatory Ball
Ratio 14 to 1
Steering Wheel Diameter 16 in. (40.6 cm).
Turning Circle 32 ft. 0 in. (9.75m.).
Oil Capacity 1/3 Imp. pint (0.19 litres).
Lubricant Use an approved brand of S.A.E. 90 E.P. gear oil in Summer and Winter

Brakes
Type Hydraulic two-leading shoe on front.
Handbrake, cable and rod operates through indpendant linkage to rear wheels only.
Drums 8 in. (20.32 cm.) diameter.
Linings-Front and Rear 7.68 in. (19.51 cm.) * 1.25 in. (3.18 cm.).
Total Area 76.80 sq. in. (495 sq. cm.).

Wheels and Tyres
Type of Wheel Pressed disc with wide base rims
Tyres Tubeless -
Size: 5.20 * 13.4 ply
Pressures-Front and Rear 22 lb./sq. in. (1.54 kg./sq. cm.).

Front Suspension
Type Independant, coil spring suspnsion, embodying built-in, double acting hydraulic shock absorbers.
Deflection Rate 80 lb./in. (0.855 kg./m.)
Castor 1 30' to 3 0' (Car
Unladen)
Camber 0 30' to 2 0'
Toe-in 1/8 in. to 3/16 in. (3.175 to 4.76 mm.)
Toe-out on 20 turns 1 36' to 3 6'
King-pin Inclination 4 45' to 6 15'
Track 46 in. (116.8 cm.).

Rear Suspension
Type Logitudinal, assymetrical semi-elliptic.
Length Loaded 45 in. (114.3 cm.).
Width 2 in. (50.8 mm.).
Number of Leaves 5
Deflection Rate 80 lb./in.

Shock Absorbers
Front Telescopic type, incorporated within the front suspension units
Rear Double acting, hydraulic, lever type.

Electrical System
Battery Lead acid 12-volt, 9 plates per cell, 38 ampere hour (51 A. H. Special Equipment) capacity at 20 hour rate. Positive terminal earthed
Generator Two-brush type with separate compensated voltage control regulator
Starter Motor Ratio 12.2 to 1

Bulbs -

Quantity and Description

Voltage

Wattage
2 Headlight Bulbs 12 50 / 40
2 Side Light and Front Direction Indicator Bulbs 12 21 / 6
2 Rear and Stop Light Bulbs 12 21 / 6
2 Rear Directional Indicator Bulbs 12 21
1 Interior Lamp Bulb 12 3
1 Number Plate Bulb 12 6
1 Instrument Panel Bulb 12 2.2
2 Directional Indicator Warning Bulbs 12 2.2
1 Generator Warning Light Bulb 12 2.2
1 Oil Pressure Warning Light Bulb 12 2.2
1 eadlight Beam Warning Light Bulb 12 2.2

Engine Number
Location Stamped on the top face of the right-hand engine mounting pad.

Chassis Number
Location Stamped around the front suspension unit upper mounting on the right-hand mudguard.

Weights and Dimension
Wheel Base 7 ft. 6 1/2 in. (230 cm.).
Overall Length 12 ft. 9 1/2 in. (390 cm.).
Overall Width 4 ft. 9 1/8 in. (145 cm.).
Overall Height (unladen) 4 ft. 8 5/8 in. (144 cm.).
Kerb Weight 1634 lb. (741.1 kg.).
Ground Clearance 6.40 in. (16.3 cm.).