Humber Super Snipe Series I (1958-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
82.55mm x 82.55mm |
Displacement |
2651cc |
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
45 – 50 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Stromberg DIV42 |
Choke |
15⁄16“ |
Main |
L2080 |
Metering |
0.068 |
By-pass |
0.062 |
Idle tube |
64 x 75 |
H/S bleed |
52 |
Idle bleed |
75 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on timing gears |
Intake valve opens |
20° BTDC at 0.0195″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.015″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Fan pulley and timing cover |
Ignition timing |
5° – 7° BTDC (premium)
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Hydraulic Operation |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Servo-Assist |
Brake linings |
Ferodo DM8 (front); DMI (rear) |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄8” (Note: Toe-in and steering angles with car laden to gap gauges) |
Camber |
+0° 45′ |
Caster angle |
-½° (neg.) |
King pin angle |
8° 15′ ± 15′
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