Singer Gazelle Iii (Rootes Engine) (1959)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
79mm x 76.2mm |
Displacement |
1494cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
55 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Solex PB10 |
Choke |
24 |
Main |
115 |
Air Correction |
150 |
Pilot |
50 |
Pilot Air Bleed |
120 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.014″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Marks on timing sprockets |
Intake valve opens |
10° BTDC at 0.012″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.015″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Fan pulley and timing cover |
Ignition timing |
12° – 14° BTDC
|
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Ferodo DM53A |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0.125″ to 0.250″ |
Camber |
0° 45′ ± 15′ laden |
Caster angle |
1° 45′ laden (car); 2° 58′ laden (Estate) |
King pin angle |
5° 15′ ± 15′ laden |
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