Lanchester Sprite (1956)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
76.2mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
1622cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 60 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith |
Choke |
28 mm |
Main |
90 |
Compensating |
80 |
Economy |
1.2 – 4.0 |
Slow Running |
4.0 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on Chainwheels |
Intake valve opens |
13° BTDC (tappets at 0.010″) |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.020″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Calibration on crankshaft pullley (Leading edge, TDC; Trailing edge, 10° BTDC) |
Ignition timing |
10° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Hobbs Automatic Transmission with Overriding Manual Control |
Clutch linings |
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Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Girling Hydraulic |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄8“ |
Camber |
1½° |
Caster angle |
1½° |
King pin angle |
7°
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