Austin A40 Somerset (1952-54)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
65.48mm x 89mm |
Displacement |
1200cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 45 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith D/D 30VIG-8 |
Choke |
25 |
Main |
90 |
Compensating |
65 |
Slow running |
50 |
Pump |
50 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
On gears |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC at 0.021″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.017″ – 0.019″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel |
Ignition timing |
TDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Spring Plate |
Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling 2LS Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Chekko or Ferodo |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄16” to 1⁄8“ |
Camber |
1° |
Caster angle |
2¼° |
King pin angle |
6¼°
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