MG 1½ Litre Series Va (1937-39)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
69.5mm x 102mm |
Displacement |
1548cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
40 – 80 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Twin SU |
Standard |
CO |
Richer |
BK |
Weaker |
CP |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Timing chain and wheels |
Intake valve opens |
11° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.010″ – 0.012″ |
Plug gap |
0.018″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Belt pulley and timing chaincase |
Ignition timing |
TDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Single Plate (Oil), later, dry |
Clutch linings |
Cork inserts; later, fabric |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Ferodo MR |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
3⁄16“ |
Camber |
2° |
Caster angle |
4° 30 |
King pin angle |
8° |
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