Austin A40 Cambridge (1955)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
(2.578″) 65.48mm x (3.5″) 89mm |
Displacement |
1200cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
55 – 60 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith 30VIG-10 |
Choke |
25 |
Main |
67 |
Compensating |
95 |
Slow running |
50 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot or cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot or cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Mark on flywheel |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC (TDC at 0.020″ clearance) |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.020″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Mark on Flywheel |
Ignition timing |
6° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Spring Plate hyd. operated |
Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling 2LS Hydraulic (Front) |
Brake linings |
Ferodo MS1 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0″ to 1⁄8“ |
Camber |
½° |
Caster angle |
1½° |
King pin angle |
7°
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