Mg Mga 1600 (1959-60)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
75.416mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
1588cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
50 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Twin SU H4 |
Standard |
No. 6 |
Richer |
CC |
Weaker |
4 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Pulley and longest pointer, timing wheels |
Intake valve opens |
16° BTDC (TDC at 0.060″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.024″ – 0.026″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer |
Ignition timing |
6° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck 8″ dia. hydraulically operated |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed disc brakes (front); drums (rear) |
Brake linings |
Pads Capex 4; drum lining Don 24 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
Nil |
Camber |
1° pos. to ½° neg on full bump |
Caster angle |
4° |
King pin angle |
9° to 10½° on full bump |
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