Austin Eight (1946-47)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
56.77mm x 89mm |
Displacement |
901cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
30 – 40 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith D/D |
Choke |
19 |
Main |
70 |
Compensating |
60 |
Slow running |
45 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.004″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Flywheel and timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.017″ – 0.020″ |
Ignition timing indication |
¼ mark on Flywheel |
Ignition timing |
TDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Dry Spring Plate |
Clutch linings |
Borg & Beck |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling |
Brake linings |
Moulded |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
parallel or 1⁄16“ |
Camber |
1° |
Caster angle |
3° |
King pin angle |
5° |
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