Rover 3-litre (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 |
77.8mm x 105mm |
Displacement |
2995cc |
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
55-65 lb./sq. in.
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Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Single SU HD8 horizontal |
Needle |
UF |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.006″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.006″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
E.P. mark on flywheel |
Intake valve opens |
17½° BTDC |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.029″ – 0.032″ |
Ignition timing indication |
3° mark on flywheel |
Ignition timing |
3° BTDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
10″ Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Ferodo |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Hyd. vac.-servo assisted |
Brake linings |
Ferodo |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0″ to 1⁄8“ |
Camber |
2° |
Caster angle |
1° neg. |
King pin angle |
4° |
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