Lea-francis 2½ Sports (1953-54)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
85mm x 110mm |
Displacement |
2496cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
SU Twin H4 1½” dia. |
Needle |
AQ |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.006″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.008″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
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Intake valve opens |
20° BTDC; Exhaust closes 25° ATDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
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Ignition timing |
TDC
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck 9″ Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
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Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Full Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Ferodo or Mintex |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
1⁄16“ |
Camber |
1½° |
Caster angle |
2½° |
King pin angle |
9°
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