Hillman Minx Series Ii, Deluxe Saloon (1958)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
Displacement | 1390cc |
Firing order | 1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
30 – 50 lb./sq. in. at 50 mph |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor | Zenith 30 VM8 |
Choke | 25mm |
Main | 90 |
Compensating | 90 |
Slow running | 50 |
Valving
Valve Seat | 1.5mm |
Intake tappet clearance | 0.012″ – 0.014″ (hot or cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.012 – 0.014″ (hot or cold) |
Valve-timing indication | Marks on timing sprockets |
Intake valve opens | 10° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication | Mark on crankshaft fan pullley and pointer on timing cover |
Ignition timing |
4° – 6° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type | Borg & Beck Hydraulically operated |
Clutch linings |
Brakes
Brake type | Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings | Ferodo DM53 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 3⁄16” laden At periphery of tires |
Camber | 0° 45′ ± 15′ |
Caster angle | +3° 33′ ± ½° laden (Saloon and coupe to chassis No. A.1815599. Special model to chassis No. A.1867144) (From chassis No. A.1867144 = +1° 45′ ± ½° |
King pin angle |
5° 15′ ± 15′ |
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